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Designated Dale's NA Pils

United States·Alcohol-Free Pilsner
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Floral hop aromas with a hint of lemon and pear sit on the lightest Pilsner malt backbone. This NA Pils from Oskar Blues is a year-round beer, and the Brevard taproom menu lists it with the core beers. The brewery files it under Lager - Other on that menu, with the style line on its product page reading American / Pilsner.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralcitrusymalty
floral
citrusy
malty
clean
noble hop
Aroma
Pronounced floral and herbal noble-hop character dominates the nose, complemented by delicate citrus notes of lemon and pear.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Designated Dale's NA Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, active carbonation. The head forms quickly and maintains fine, tight lacing throughout the glass, characteristic of a well-crafted pilsner.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent lace

◌ Aroma

Pronounced floral and herbal noble-hop character dominates the nose, complemented by delicate citrus notes of lemon and pear. A light, clean Pilsner malt base provides subtle cereal undertones without any coarse grain character.

floral hopsnoble-hop charactercitrus notesclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing with balanced bitterness at 22 IBU. The mid-palate reveals the light malt structure with gentle pear and lemon notes, while a dry finish prevents any sense of sweetness or heaviness. The beer maintains excellent drinkability despite its alcohol-free character.

crisp bitedry finishnoble bitternessrefreshing palate

◑ Finish

Clean, dry aftertaste with lingering noble-hop bitterness that fades gracefully. No cloying residue or artificial character remains.

dry aftertastenoble-hop fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
84
Finish
74
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 Alcohol-Free Pilsner

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What is a Alcohol-Free 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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