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Green Bench Postcard Pils

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Florida's finest craft pilsner. German Hallertau and Saaz hops give a floral, spicy aroma over a crisp, clean malt base. Brilliantly clear and dry. The perfect antidote to the Florida heat.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanfloralhoppy
clean
floral
hoppy
spicy
noble hop
malty
Aroma
Noble Hallertau and Saaz hops deliver a restrained yet elegant floral and spicy character to the nose.
also:mineral,herbal
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Green Bench Postcard Pils

◎ Appearance

Brilliant pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. A dense white head forms on the pour and persists with crisp lacing down the glass. The beer presents as classically refined for the style.

pale straw yellowbrilliantly clearfine carbonationpersistent white head

◌ Aroma

Noble Hallertau and Saaz hops deliver a restrained yet elegant floral and spicy character to the nose. Subtle mineral notes emerge beneath, while the Malz foundation remains clean and supportive. The overall impression is refined and balanced rather than assertive.

floralnoble hopsspicy notesmineral accent

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean with a light, supportive Malz base that allows the hop character to shine. Floral and spicy notes persist across the mid-palate with dry minerality, while the 35 IBU bitterness maintains a gentle, well-integrated finish. The beer remains refreshing and approachable throughout.

crispdrynoble-hop forwardclean Malz

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately lingering, with noble hop spice fading into a clean, mineral aftertaste. No astringency or harshness remains.

dry finishspice fademineral aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
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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About German Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

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