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Lakeport Pilsner

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The house pilsner of the Lakeport range, brewed in Hamilton until that plant closed and in London since. It is bright golden and clear, with a modest aroma of sweetcorn, cracker and plain grain. The palate is light bodied and smooth, sweeter than a classic pilsner and short on hop character, with a faint balanced bitterness and a quick, clean finish.

ABV
5%
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
cleanbreadyhoppy
clean
bready
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose is understated and grain-forward, presenting notes of sweetcorn and salted cracker alongside a clean cereal character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lakeport Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a pale straw tone characteristic of the pilsner style. A modest white head forms on the pour with moderate retention and delicate lacing. Carbonation is evident and lively throughout.

bright goldencrystal clearfine carbonationmodest head

◌ Aroma

The nose is understated and grain-forward, presenting notes of sweetcorn and salted cracker alongside a clean cereal character. Hop aromatics are restrained, offering only a faint herbal whisper. No yeast-derived esters or phenols are present; the overall impression is straightforward and approachable.

sweetcorncrackercereal grainfaint herbal

◐ Taste

The palate is light-bodied and smooth, with a notably sweeter profile than classical European pilsners. Malted grain flavors dominate, suggesting bread crust and mild sweetness. Bitterness arrives late and balanced rather than assertive, finishing short and clean without lingering hop harshness.

light bodysweet grainbalanced bitternessbread crust

◑ Finish

The finish is quick and clean, with minimal aftertaste. A gentle malt sweetness and faint bitter edge fade rapidly, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

clean finishshort aftertasterefreshing
72
hopIQ score
Aroma
70
Taste
70
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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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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