Hand of Josh
Hand of Josh is a West Coast Pilsner that trades the Mosaic and Citra of Timbo Pils for New Zealand hops, NZ Cascade and Nelson Sauvin. It pours a bright golden yellow with a pungent nose of fresh mango, Riesling grape and finger lime, and the Nelson Sauvin adds a white-wine and gooseberry edge. The pilsner base keeps the body light and the finish crisp and dry at 5.8 percent, leaving the hop fruit in the lead from the first sip to the last.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Hand of Josh
Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.
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 West Coast Pilsner
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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.
Finding a similar West Coast Pilsner
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