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Day Skipper

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Pale straw in colour, pouring with a fluffy white head, and floral aromas from German noble hop varieties laid over a flavour that stays clean, crisp and refreshing. The hop snap is measured rather than aggressive and is pitched to complement a bready malt character. Day Skipper follows the northern German pilsner closely, with no local twist added, and joined the core range as the first beer of that style from the house.

ABV
4.7%
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
floralcleannoble hop
floral
clean
noble hop
bready
malty
hoppy
Aroma
Floral and herbal notes from German noble hop varieties dominate the nose, with a refined and restrained character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Day Skipper

◎ Appearance

Pale straw colour with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality typical of the style. The pour produces a fluffy white head that displays good retention and fine lacing against the glass. Carbonation is lively and visible throughout, creating a composed and elegant presentation.

pale strawbright clarityfluffy white headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Floral and herbal notes from German noble hop varieties dominate the nose, with a refined and restrained character. Beneath the hop layer sits a clean malt foundation with subtle bread-like undertones. The overall bouquet is crisp and inviting without any harsh or aggressive qualities.

floral hop characterherbal nobilityclean maltbread notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a measured hop snap that complements rather than dominates the bready malt character. Bitterness is balanced at 38 IBU, providing structure without overwhelming the delicate malt sweetness. The finish remains crisp and refreshing, with the hop definition resolving cleanly into a dry conclusion.

balanced bitternessbready maltcrisp resolutionmeasured hop snap

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and clean, with hop character fading gracefully while maintaining freshness. A light, pleasant dryness lingers without astringency, inviting another sip.

dry finishrefreshing aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
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 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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