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Lagunitas Pils

Lagunitas Brewing Company
United States·Czech Pilsner
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A Bohemian-style pilsner with Czech Saaz hops and an assertive hop bitterness. Crisp, clean and refreshing with floral and spicy Saaz aroma. More hop-forward than most Czech lagers — a craft brewer's take on a classic.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold2
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycleanfloral
hoppy
clean
floral
spicy
noble hop
mineral
Aroma
The nose is dominated by the distinctive Czech Saaz hop character, delivering floral and spicy aromatic notes that are assertive and inviting.
also:herbal,malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lagunitas Pils

◎ Appearance

Lagunitas Pils displays a brilliant pale golden color with excellent clarity and brightness. The beer presents a crisp white head with fine carbonation that dissipates at a moderate pace, leaving delicate lacing on the glass.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by the distinctive Czech Saaz hop character, delivering floral and spicy aromatic notes that are assertive and inviting. Subtle bread and grain notes provide a clean malt backbone that grounds the hop-forward bouquet without competing.

floral Saaz hopsspicyherbalclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean with a medium body that carries forward the craft brewer's hop-centric interpretation of the Bohemian style. The mid-palate reveals balanced malt sweetness with bread and grain notes, while the assertive 39 IBU bitterness builds progressively, creating a dry, hoppy finish that lingers pleasantly.

crisp palatehoppydrybitter finish

◑ Finish

The finish is notably clean and dry, with lingering spicy hop bitterness that persists without becoming harsh. The aftertaste remains refreshing and malt-supportive, encouraging another sip.

clean finishdry aftertastelingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
80
Finish
82
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 Czech Pilsner

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What is a Czech 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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