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Rivertown Pilsner

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Lemon zest and cut grass on the nose from Cascade, Crystal, Dana and Perle hops, then bitter and full-bodied, with bitterness at 3.5 out of 5, sweetness at 2.5 and a well-balanced body. A golden-straw, hop-forward 4.7% Pilsner that reads as a modern take on a European classic. Kegged and bottled, vegan-friendly.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
hoppygrassycitrusy
hoppy
grassy
citrusy
clean
malty
Aroma
Lemon zest and fresh-cut grass leap from the glass, characteristic of the Cascade, Crystal, Dana, and Perle hop blend.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rivertown Pilsner

◎ Appearance

A bright golden-straw hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation visible throughout. The head forms dense and white, settling to a persistent collar with strong schaumhaftung that clings to the glass as you drink.

golden-strawbrilliant clarityfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Lemon zest and fresh-cut grass leap from the glass, characteristic of the Cascade, Crystal, Dana, and Perle hop blend. The aroma is crisp and inviting, with clean hop aromatics dominating and a subtle Malz undertone that grounds the profile without overwhelming the Edelhopfen character.

lemon zestcut grassEdelhopfen-forwardclean hop aromatics

◐ Taste

The palate enters dry and fully structured, with grassy and citrus notes unfolding across the mid-palate. Bitterness builds steadily and articulates clearly at 3.5 out of 5 intensity, creating a harmonious tension between the pronounced hop bite and gentle Malz sweetness at 2.5 out of 5, resulting in a well-balanced, full-bodied character.

hop-forwardgrassy bitternesscitrus notesfull-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the bitterness lingering pleasantly without becoming harsh. A subtle grassy note persists as the aftertaste fades, leaving the palate crisp and ready for the next sip.

dry finishclean aftertastelingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
88
Finish
78
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

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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.

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