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Outer Range Alpen Pils

Outer Range Brewing Co.
United States·Czech/Bohemian Pilsner
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Outer Range's Czech-style Pilsner — 4.8% ABV, softer malt profile than a German Pils, Saaz-derived floral hop character, cold-conditioned crisp finish. The recent lager addition rounding out the packaged core alongside the hazy trio and Aerials WC. Alpine name for a Rocky Mountain Pilsner — the geographical wink is intentional.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward 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
cleanbreadyfloral
clean
bready
floral
malty
noble hop
mineral
Aroma
Delicate floral and herbal notes from Saaz hops lead the nose, with soft breadiness from the malt base underneath.
also:honey
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Outer Range Alpen Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation that catches the light. A dense, white head forms with strong retention and leaves distinct lacing down the glass as it settles. The presentation is bright and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted lager.

pale goldenbrilliantly clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Delicate floral and herbal notes from Saaz hops lead the nose, with soft breadiness from the malt base underneath. A light mineral quality emerges on closer inspection, with hints of honey and subtle cereal notes. The overall impression is clean and composed, without aggressive bittering compounds.

Saaz floralsoft breadinessmineral undertoneclean noble-hop

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft, malty sweetness and subtle honey character that grounds the beer's structure. Crisp, clean hop bitterness (22 IBU) arrives mid-palate without dominating, allowing the bread-like malt to maintain presence. The body is smooth and dry, with a refreshing mineral edge that keeps the profile balanced.

crisp, clean entrysoft malt sweetnessrestrained bitternessdry mineral finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and snappy, with the floral hop character lingering briefly alongside a faint bread-malt backdrop. Cold conditioning delivers a crisp, refreshing conclusion that invites another sip.

dry snaprefreshinglingering floral
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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 Czech/Bohemian Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Czech/Bohemian 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 Czech/Bohemian Pilsner

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