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Take Two Pils

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Light, floral noble hops with notes of bread and crackers, a light bitterness and a refreshingly effervescent body, poured in the brewery's own taproom in New Orleans. It is a German-style pilsner from NOLA Brewing, a brewery that brewed no lager at all during its first seven years. The 'NOLA' in its name stands for New Orleans Lager & Ale.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
floralnoble hopbready
floral
noble hop
bready
clean
hoppy
malty
Aroma
Noble hops deliver a refined floral character with a subtle herbal underlay, supported by a soft, bread-like malt foundation.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Take Two Pils

◎ Appearance

A pale straw-gold body gleams beneath a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The beer is brilliantly clear, with vigorous carbonation creating a steady stream of fine bubbles that sustain the foam structure throughout the pour.

pale straw-goldbright clarityfine persistent headeffervescent

◌ Aroma

Noble hops deliver a refined floral character with a subtle herbal underlay, supported by a soft, bread-like malt foundation. The nose remains crisp and clean, with a light grain sweetness that evokes fresh crackers and lightly toasted bread crust. There is no yeasty dominance, allowing the hop character to remain in focus.

floral noble hopsbready grainherbal refinementclean

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a delicate malt sweetness—bread and cracker notes—before the noble hops emerge with a restrained floral spice. A measured bitterness builds through the mid-palate without aggressiveness, maintaining balance and drinkability. The body remains light and crisp, allowing each flavor layer to remain distinct.

noble-hop spicebalanced bitternesslight bodybread and cracker

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with a lingering herbal and hop-driven aftertaste that fades gracefully. The light bitterness persists without harshness, leaving a refreshing dryness on the palate.

clean dry finishherbal persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
86
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

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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.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

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