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Citrus zest and pine meet a bitter snap in this dry, crisp West Coast-style pilsner. Dadcore is a clean-cut lager, dry-hopped and brewed in collaboration with Good Line Beer Co. of Lubbock, Texas, longtime friends of Jester King. The brewery built it for backyard hangs and post-mow reflections, a lager made to be followed by a second one.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop 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
pineycitrusyhoppy
piney
citrusy
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
Crisp citrus zest and herbal pine dominate the nose, characteristic of dry-hopping with noble-style hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dadcore

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with exceptional clarity and bright transparency. A fine, white head forms quickly and holds with steady lacing around the glass. Carbonation appears lively and consistent throughout the body.

pale strawcrystal clearfine white headtight lacing

◌ Aroma

Crisp citrus zest and herbal pine dominate the nose, characteristic of dry-hopping with noble-style hops. A clean malt base sits beneath, offering light grain notes without sweetness. The aromatic profile is bright and straightforward, inviting immediate sipping.

citrus zestherbal pineclean grainnoble hop character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a lean, dry entry and builds toward a pronounced bitter snap in the mid-palate. Pine resin and grapefruit zest provide sustained hop character without heavy residue. The finish is notably crisp and mineral-driven, with minimal malt sweetness to soften the bitterness.

dry attackbitter hop snappine and citruslean body

◑ Finish

Short to medium-length dry finish with lingering herbal bitterness and a clean, mineral aftertaste. The lack of residual sweetness leaves the palate ready for the next sip.

dry aftertasteherbal lingeringbracing finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
88
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 West Coast Pilsner

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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.

Finding a similar West Coast Pilsner

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