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The Satyr

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Bready malt, a delicate herbal spice and a clean bitterness lead into a snappy finish. The Satyr pairs Weyermann Pilsner malt and a touch of Carafoam with Hallertau Mittelfrüh and Tettnanger hops from Crosby Hop Farm, then lagers unfiltered and unpasteurized on Hill Country well water. The grinning satyr once sat atop Jester King's earliest tap handles and now looks out from the can.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward 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
noble hopbreadyclean
noble hop
bready
clean
herbal
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with clean, grainy Pilsner malt sweetness before noble hops emerge with restrained herbal and floral qualities.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The Satyr

◎ Appearance

The Satyr presents a pale straw-gold body with bright clarity interrupted by fine suspended yeast particles, lending an intentional haze characteristic of unfiltered lagers. A tight, persistent head forms and clings to the glass walls with notable adhesion. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale gold, unfilteredfine yeast suspensionpersistent head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, grainy Pilsner malt sweetness before noble hops emerge with restrained herbal and floral qualities. A whisper of mineral character from the well water and soft spice from the Hallertauer and Tettnanger completes the profile. No yeast-driven esters dominate; the overall impression remains dry and elegant.

noble hops, herbalbready grainmineral undertone

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and malty, with Weyermann Pilsner malt establishing a soft, biscuit-like foundation. The mid-palate remains clean and refreshing, allowing measured herbal bitterness from the hop blend to assert itself without overwhelming. A touch of Carafoam provides body without sweetness, finishing with a snappy, dry bitter edge.

bready maltherbal bitternessclean, crisp palate

◑ Finish

The finish is brisk and dry, with lingering noble-hop bitterness fading to a mineral, slightly peppery aftertaste. The beer leaves the palate pleasantly clean and inviting of another sip.

dry finishherbal bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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

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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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