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Italian Pilsner

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An Italian pilsner from Alabama — the dry-hopped, floral-forward style pioneered by Birrificio Italiano and now inseparable from any brewery's serious craft-lager side. Extra-crisp Pilsner malt, aromatic noble hops, snap-dry finish. Precise, quiet, technical.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralhoppyclean
floral
hoppy
clean
bready
malty
mineral
Aroma
Floral and aromatic noble hops dominate the nose, with distinct herbal and slightly spicy notes.
also:herbal
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Italian Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A dense, white head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine lacing throughout the drink. Carbonation is lively and sustained, giving the beer a refined visual presence.

pale goldencrystalline claritypersistent headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

Floral and aromatic noble hops dominate the nose, with distinct herbal and slightly spicy notes. Beneath the hop character lies a clean, delicate bready malt foundation with subtle mineral undertones. The overall impression is composed and restrained—elegant rather than assertive.

floral hopsherbal spiceclean maltmineral whisper

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp, precise pilsner malt that carries a light bready character and touches of mineral grain. Noble hop bitterness arrives mid-palate with a floral, dry quality that builds gradually but never overwhelms. The beer maintains remarkable clarity of flavor throughout, with each element in clear focus.

dry-hoppedmineral grainherbal bitternesssnap-crisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is bone-dry and very clean, with lingering floral hop notes and a subtle mineral grip on the palate. Aftertaste fades quickly, leaving only a refreshing dryness and a whisper of noble hop character.

dry finishfloral persistencerefreshing aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
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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About Italian Pilsner

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What is a Italian 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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