Cali Pils
Cali Pils is a West Coast pilsner and a nod to the sun-soaked lagers of California. Noble hops go into the boil, and a generous dry hop of Mosaic, Strata and Nelson Sauvin follows. A base of ultra pale Heidelberg malt with a touch of spelt and a cool fermentation give a clean, snappy backbone. Juicy berries come first, then a firm, resinous bitterness and a bone-dry finish; blueberry, wild strawberry and pine resin, at 4.5%.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Cali Pils
Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.
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.
About West Coast Pilsner
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a West Coast 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.
Finding a similar West Coast Pilsner
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same dry, juicy, berry character as Cali Pils will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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