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King Eddy Pilsner

Okanagan Spring Brewery
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🌍 Canada · German Pilsner · One of 242 German Pilsners in hopIQ

Named after a mountain rather than a monarch, and hopped generously with noble Saaz. That shows in the nose: spicy, herbal, a little floral, over a lean pilsner malt base with a cracker-like sweetness. At 32 IBU the bitterness is the firmest in the range and carries a dry, faintly peppery finish. Pale gold, briskly carbonated, and fermented clean enough that no fruit esters get in the way.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter32 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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AWARDS

Silver · 2020
World Beer Awards
Bronze · 2021
World Beer Awards
Classic Pilsner
Silver — World Beer Awards
Bronze — World Beer Awards (Classic Pilsner)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another German Pilsner.
Hop character
herbal
noble hop
floral
hoppy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
spicy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for King Eddy Pilsner

Appearance

Pale gold with crystalline clarity and brisk carbonation that sustains a fine, persistent head. The beer presents a bright, inviting color typical of the German Pilsner style, with excellent foam retention and delicate lacing that clings to the glass.

pale goldcrystal clearfine headbriskly carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced spicy and herbal notes from generous Saaz noble hops, accompanied by subtle floral undertones. A lean pilsner malt foundation adds cracker-like sweetness, creating a dry, clean aromatic profile with no fruity esters competing for attention.

Saaz spiceherbal, floralcracker-like sweetnessclean, noble-hop

Taste

The palate opens with a crisp malt character balanced by a firm, dry bitterness at 32 IBU that carries through cleanly. Mid-palate reveals the interplay of hoppy spice and malty backbone, while the finish resolves with a faintly peppery bite and sustained dryness.

firm bitternesscrisp malthoppy spicedry finish

Finish

The finish is dry and moderately persistent, with peppery notes from the noble hops lingering pleasantly without astringency. Clean fermentation ensures a refreshing aftertaste free of yeast character.

dry, pepperyrefreshingclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
83
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of King Eddy Pilsner

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with King Eddy Pilsner

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same herbal, spicy, noble-hop character as King Eddy Pilsner will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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