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75BEER Pilsner

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Australian hops add a citrus aroma the brewers liken to shikuwasa, together with a soft mouthfeel and a richness that comes forward as time passes. Brewers add them by hand at a moment they choose themselves. Malt, hops and barley only, 5% ABV, part of Orion's 75BEER craft line, pitched as a new Okinawa favourite.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusytropicalhoppy
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright Australian hop character—citrus notes evoke shikuwasa with its distinctive lime and yuzu-like aromatics.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 75BEER Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is crisp and visible, lending the beer a lively, refined presence in the glass.

pale goldenclearfine head lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright Australian hop character—citrus notes evoke shikuwasa with its distinctive lime and yuzu-like aromatics. Beneath lies a soft, clean malt base that remains understated, allowing the hops' tropical and herbal notes to remain prominent without sharpness.

citrus-forwardshikuwasa-liketropical hopclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with citrus and light tropical fruit notes carried through the mid-palate. A subtle richness unfolds as the beer develops, balanced by measured bitterness and a soft, clean hop finish that avoids harshness. The malt provides a light, bready foundation without overwhelming sweetness.

smooth palatecitrus through finishsoft bitternessdeveloping richness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and refreshing, with lingering citrus notes fading gently into a crisp, dry conclusion. The finish invites another sip without any cloying residue.

crisp, drylingering citrusrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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What is a Pale Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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