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Lost Lager

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BrewDog's take on a classic pilsner using German Pilsner malt and Czech Saaz hops. Crisp, clean and refreshing with a subtle floral hop aroma and smooth dry finish.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold2
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanfloralhoppy
clean
floral
hoppy
noble hop
mineral
wheat
Aroma
The nose leads with subtle floral notes from Czech Saaz hops, complemented by clean German Pilsner malt aromatics.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lost Lager

◎ Appearance

Lost Lager displays a bright, pale golden hue characteristic of a well-executed pilsner. Crystal clarity and lively carbonation create an inviting visual presentation, topped with a fine white head that demonstrates excellent retention.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with subtle floral notes from Czech Saaz hops, complemented by clean German Pilsner malt aromatics. A delicate balance emerges between herbal hop character and light grain sweetness, with no aggressive or off-putting notes.

floral hopsclean maltherbaldelicate

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with a light grain and bread character from quality malt. Mid-palate maintains excellent balance between subtle malt sweetness and restrained bitterness, with the 25 IBU providing enough definition without overwhelming the delicate profile.

crispmalty bread notesbalancedlight-bodied

◑ Finish

A smooth, dry finish cleanly concludes the experience with lingering floral hop notes. The aftertaste is refreshingly clean, inviting another sip without any harsh or cloying residue.

drycleansmooth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
82
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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