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Bluebird Pilsner

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Thirst-quenching and full-bodied, with a delicate balance of hops that leads into a snappy finish. The brewery had Teton Valley in mind when it made this pilsner. Polaris, Hallertau Blanc and Huell Melon hops meet Idaho pilsner malt, a touch of acid malt and Carafoam, and the beer appears from January to April.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppymaltyclean
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with herbal and floral notes from the noble hop blend of Polaris, Hallertau Blanc, and Huell Melon, offering subtle citrus and melon undertones without assertiveness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bluebird Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The beer displays bright carbonation with steady bead formation, typical of a well-crafted pilsner. Light transmission reveals the clean, translucent character expected from this style.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with herbal and floral notes from the noble hop blend of Polaris, Hallertau Blanc, and Huell Melon, offering subtle citrus and melon undertones without assertiveness. Clean pilsner malt provides a gentle, grainy foundation that supports rather than dominates. The overall profile is restrained and inviting, with no yeast-derived esters or off-notes.

herbal hopsdelicate floralssubtle citrusclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and full-bodied, with the Idaho pilsner malt delivering a soft, slightly sweet malt character balanced by the restrained hop bitterness at 38 IBU. Mid-palate shows excellent structural integrity: the touch of acid malt and Carafoam provide definition without harshness, while the noble hops weave through with mineral and floral notes. The finish drives toward a snappy, clean conclusion that leaves the palate refreshed rather than fatigued.

full-bodied maltbalanced bitternessmineral finishcrisp snap

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and medium-length, with a clean, lingering bitterness that is never harsh or astringent. The aftertaste fades to a subtle mineral note and pale grain sweetness, leaving the mouth ready for the next sip.

dry finishclean mineralrefreshing
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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 German 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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