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A pale lager brewed after the Bohemian model, on Quebec pilsner malt with Quebec-grown Saaz and Crystal hops. The nose is grassy and herbal, the palate built on fresh grain and soft bread crumb with a faint honeyed sweetness underneath. Bitterness arrives late and stays moderate at 25 IBU, spicy rather than sharp, and the finish is dry and quiet. At 4.6 per cent it stays on the lighter side.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession

AWARDS

Country Winner · 2021
World Beer Awards
★Country Winner — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
grassyherbalspicy
grassy
herbal
spicy
noble hop
bready
honey
Aroma
Grassy and herbal character leads, with clean Saaz hop notes that remain fresh and verdant.
also:clean
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Pale golden yellow, brilliantly clear with fine white head that settles to a thin collar with steady lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a fine bead that persists throughout.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white head

◌ Aroma

Grassy and herbal character leads, with clean Saaz hop notes that remain fresh and verdant. Subtle malt backbone offers soft grain and a delicate honeyed sweetness that doesn't overpower, creating a balanced and approachable nose.

grassy, herbalfresh noble hopssoft grain

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and grain-forward with soft bread crumb notes and a faint honeyed undertone. Mid-palate remains light and refreshing, with bitterness arriving late and staying moderate; the spicy noble-hop character provides structure without harshness. Finish is dry and restrained, clean and quiet.

crisp grainspicy hoppydry, clean

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish that fades quietly and cleanly, leaving a gentle dryness on the palate. The spicy hop note lingers subtly without becoming sharp or persistent.

dry, quietgently spicy
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

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