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Ol' Factory Pils

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A dry-hopped pilsner — an early entry into the craft lager renaissance, blending classic German hop and malt varieties with American innovation for a crisp, clean, refreshing taste with an extra aromatic punch. A punny nod to the brewery's former factory home.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycleancitrusy
hoppy
clean
citrusy
malty
mineral
floral
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent dry-hopped character, showing citrus and floral notes that lift above the malt foundation.
also:herbal
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ol' Factory Pils

◎ Appearance

Ol' Factory presents a bright, pale golden hue characteristic of a well-executed pilsner. The beer displays excellent clarity with a firm white head that clings to the glass with good retention. Fine carbonation generates a persistent mousse and steady bead.

pale goldenbright and clearpersistent white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent dry-hopped character, showing citrus and floral notes that lift above the malt foundation. Classic noble hop aromatics blend with subtle herbal undertones, while the Malz base contributes a clean, slightly sweet mineral backdrop without overwhelming the composition.

citrus-forwardfloral and herbalnoble hop aromatics

◐ Taste

The palate is crisp and clean on entry, with the dry-hopped character immediately asserting itself across the mid-palate. A balanced bitterness emerges at around 38 IBU, neither aggressive nor subdued, while the Malz backbone provides subtle sweetness and mineral structure that anchors the hoppy expression.

crisp and dryhoppy biteclean mineral backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately long, with lingering hop bitterness and a faint citrus echo. The aftertaste remains clean without roughness, inviting another sip.

dry and lingeringhoppy aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
83
Finish
79
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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