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FC Pils

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A hint of lemon sits on top of a simple grist of pilsner malt and corn grits, with a blend of the brewery's favorite European aroma hops shining through. Live Oak brewed this classic continental adjunct pilsner to celebrate the World Cup in Texas. It runs on draft in spring, and cans are exclusive to the taproom.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter34 IBU
Citrus 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
noble hopcitrusymalty
noble hop
citrusy
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
Noble hops dominate the nose, offering a refined floral and herbal character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for FC Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A fine, persistent head forms and maintains good lacing down the glass. Active carbonation is evident throughout, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising to the surface.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Noble hops dominate the nose, offering a refined floral and herbal character. Bright lemon zest and citrus notes sit prominently on top, with a clean, slightly grassy undertone. The pilsner malt base provides a subtle grain sweetness, while the corn adjunct keeps the overall impression light and crisp.

noble hopslemon zestherbal floralsgrain sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens clean and grainy with a direct, uncomplicated malt framework. Citrus notes from the hops follow quickly, with a pronounced yet balanced bitterness that settles in the mid-palate. The finish is dry and snappy, driven by hop bitterness and a refreshing crispness that invites another sip.

crisp malt entrycitrus-forward hopsbalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

Short to medium in length with a lingering hop bitterness and a clean, mineral-like aftertaste. The impression remains refreshing and quenching throughout.

clean bitterrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
85
Finish
72
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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