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Left Hand Pilsner

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Light bready malts, like a fresh baguette, meet gentle citrus hops in balance, with a subtle spicy character, and a touch of lager sweetness rounds out this easy-drinking classic. A straw-colored beer that honors the timeless character of a traditional pilsner, 5.2 % ABV, canned all year and made for a pilsner glass.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
breadycitrusyclean
bready
citrusy
clean
spicy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with distinct bready, malty notes reminiscent of fresh baguette crust, complemented by restrained citrus from noble hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Left Hand Pilsner

◎ Appearance

A bright straw-gold body presents with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass. Carbonation is evident and steady, with a delicate bead rising through the body. The beer exemplifies the classic visual profile of a well-executed pilsner.

straw-goldbrilliant clarityfine lacingsteady carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with distinct bready, malty notes reminiscent of fresh baguette crust, complemented by restrained citrus from noble hops. A subtle spice thread runs beneath, adding complexity without dominating. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no harsh alcohol character.

bready maltinessgentle citrussubtle spicenoble hop character

◐ Taste

The palate leads with a soft, grainy-sweet maltiness that mirrors the aroma's bread-like quality. Citrus hop notes provide gentle definition across the mid-palate, balanced by a light touch of residual lager sweetness. Bitterness remains restrained at 22 IBU, allowing the beer's clean, malty foundation to shine throughout.

smooth entrybalanced bitternessmalt-forwardcrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with the bitterness fading quickly into a lingering malty sweetness. A subtle spicy aftertaste persists, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

drymalty aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

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

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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What is a Pale Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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