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Cali Pils

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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%.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop 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
juicyberryresinous
juicy
berry
resinous
hoppy
noble hop
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with bright, juicy berry notes—blueberry and wild strawberry leap forward, followed by a resinous pine quality from the dry hop blend of Mosaic, Strata, and Nelson Sauvin.
also:piney,malty
not found:floral,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cali Pils

◎ Appearance

Cali Pils presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, translucent quality. The head is fine and persistent, clinging to the glass in delicate lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is crisp and lively, evident in the steady stream of small bubbles.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent lace

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright, juicy berry notes—blueberry and wild strawberry leap forward, followed by a resinous pine quality from the dry hop blend of Mosaic, Strata, and Nelson Sauvin. Beneath this sits a clean, understated Malz foundation with a hint of floral spelt character, all supported by a cool fermentation that preserves crispness.

berry forwardresinous pineclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate enters with juicy berry sweetness and a soft malt body—the ultra pale Heidelberg Malz and spelt deliver a refined, delicate backbone without heaviness. Mid-palate brings a firm, resinous bitterness that builds cleanly, with pine and berry notes intertwining. The finish is bone-dry and snappy, leaving no sweetness behind.

juicy berriesfirm bitternessbone-dry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers with a clean, peppery resin note and a dry mineral quality that refreshes the palate. Bitterness fades gradually rather than sharply, leaving a crisp, thirst-quenching sensation.

dry resinmineral crispness
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
77
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 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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