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Brillante Pils 11°

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A modern 11° lager inspired by the Italian Pilsner style, more aromatic and more strongly hopped than a classic Pils. Saaz Brilliant, a modern Czech hop, lends an intense herbal aroma with light citrus tones, and cold hopping adds to the freshness and scent. A clean malt base, a pleasantly pronounced bitterness and a long, dry finish follow. Nothing but Pilsner malt goes into the grist.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
herbalhoppyclean
herbal
hoppy
clean
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with intense herbal notes from Saaz Brilliant, accompanied by subtle citrus undertones that bring lift and freshness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brillante Pils 11°

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that displays fine schaumhaftung and delicate lacing down the glass. Carbonation is present and lively, evident from the steady stream of fine bubbles. The beer presents the clean, luminous appearance typical of a well-executed Pilsner-style lager.

pale goldencrystal clearfine head retentionbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with intense herbal notes from Saaz Brilliant, accompanied by subtle citrus undertones that bring lift and freshness. Cold hopping amplifies these aromatic qualities, creating a clean, pronounced hop character without harshness. Behind the hops lies a refined malt base, neutral and unobtrusive, allowing the Edelhopfen to dominate the aromatic profile.

herbal hopslight citrusfresh and aromaticclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with the pure Pilsner malt delivering a clean, straightforward sweetness that never becomes cloying. The mid-palate develops a pleasantly pronounced bitterness from the 40 IBU, supported by the herbal and slightly spicy character of the Saaz Brilliant. The finish is decidedly dry and bitter, leaving a refreshing sensation on the palate.

dry and bitterherbal spicecrisp entrypronounced hop bitterness

◑ Finish

A long, dry finish with lingering herbal bitterness that complements the overall dryness of the beer. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, with no sweetness or warmth lingering.

long dry finishherbal aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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