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Monkish Golden

Monkish Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · American Pilsner · One of 7 American Pilsners in hopIQ

The staple pilsner from a brewery known for absolutely everything else. Monkish Golden is what a Torrance take on an American pils looks like — bright, crisp, cracker-malt clean, with a whisper of noble-hop bitterness and a snap-dry finish. The house pour when a Monkish flight needs a rest. Understated, and quietly good at it.

ABV
5.1%
IBU
30
SRM
pale golden3

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

crisp
90%
refreshing
90%
clean
80%
light
80%
dry
70%
bready
70%
floral
60%
malty
60%
smooth
60%
mineral
50%

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About American Pilsner

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What is a American 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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Monkish Golden

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass
Recommended for this style

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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