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New Grist

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New Grist is brewed without wheat or barley, from sorghum, rice and malted millet, and was the first gluten-free beer the US government approved for production. A pale gold, light-bodied session beer with a refreshing Pilsner flavour, a light fruity aroma and hints of green apple cutting through the sorghum maltiness. 5.0% ABV, 10 IBU, hopped with Chinook and Lemondrop; brewed since 2005.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitymaltycitrusy
fruity
malty
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with light fruity notes and a crisp green apple character that cuts through subtle sorghum maltiness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for New Grist

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The white head forms with moderate density and exhibits stable lacing that clings to the glass. Fine carbonation creates persistent streams of tiny bubbles rising through the clear body.

pale goldcrystal-clearstable foambright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with light fruity notes and a crisp green apple character that cuts through subtle sorghum maltiness. The Lemondrop and Chinook hops contribute gentle citrus and herbal undertones without overwhelming the delicate grain profile. The overall impression is refreshingly clean and inviting.

green applelight fruitherbal hopcitrus notes

◐ Taste

Entry is light and refreshing with a clean malt base that carries sorghum sweetness. Mid-palate develops modest fruity complexity and citrus acidity, while the low bitterness (10 IBU) allows the grain character and hop-derived citrus to remain prominent. The finish remains dry and clean without harshness.

light-bodiedsorghum maltcrisp acidityrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, dissipating with a lingering trace of green apple and subtle malt sweetness. No astringency or harsh aftertaste remains.

short finishclean decay
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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