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Stef

Garage Beer Co.
Spain·West Coast Pilsner
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Clean, aromatic, dank and fruity, bright and refreshing, with a soft, drinkable bitterness, a dry finish and plenty of hops. Diamond yeast fermented at free rise develops aromatic esters, and a dry hop of Simcoe, Centennial and Ekuanot finishes it. Brewed for the 10th anniversary of Capitano, a legend at Garage Universidad.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanfruityhoppy
clean
fruity
hoppy
dank
yeasty
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and pine from Simcoe and Centennial hops, layered with subtle dank herbal notes from Ekuanot.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stef

◎ Appearance

Stef presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, luminous transparency. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass in fine, persistent lacing that marks each sip. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, lending the beer a vibrant, appetizing presence.

pale goldencrystal-clearfine lacingeffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and pine from Simcoe and Centennial hops, layered with subtle dank herbal notes from Ekuanot. Diamond yeast fermentation contributes clean, delicate fruity esters—stone fruit and light tropical notes—without any yeast-derived cloudiness. The malt foundation remains soft and recessive, allowing the hop character to dominate.

citrus, pineherbal dankstone fruit estersclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with a soft, approachable bitterness that unfolds gradually rather than assertively. Mid-palate showcases the fruity, hoppy complexity: a blend of citrus zest, subtle tropical notes, and dry herbal bite. The malt provides a light, barely-sweet foundation that never overwhelms, maintaining excellent drinkability throughout.

soft bitternesscitrus-forwarddry palatesmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with lingering hoppy bitterness that fades to a pleasant herbal dryness. No harsh edges or excessive astringency—instead, a refined bitterness that invites the next sip.

dry finishlingering hop bite
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

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What is a West Coast Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

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