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Party Time is a Bavarian-style pilsner hopped with Hallertau Mittelfrüh. It pours clear gold under a dense white head and carries plenty of carbonation. The aroma brings floral and herbal noble hop notes with a light touch of lemon, set against a bready pils malt base. The body is lean, the bitterness firm without turning sharp, and the finish is crisp, dry and spritzy.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
noble hopfloralherbal
noble hop
floral
herbal
bready
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with classic noble hop character—floral and herbal notes from the Hallertau Mittelfrüh dominate, supported by a subtle citrus lift of lemon zest.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Party Time

◎ Appearance

Party Time presents a clear, brilliant gold under bright light, with excellent clarity typical of a well-made pilsner. A dense, bright white head forms and persists with fine retention. The beer carries abundant fine carbonation, visible as a steady stream of tiny bubbles rising through the glass.

brilliant golddense white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with classic noble hop character—floral and herbal notes from the Hallertau Mittelfrüh dominate, supported by a subtle citrus lift of lemon zest. Beneath sits a clean, bready pils malt base that anchors the composition without overshadowing the delicate hop aromatics.

floral and herballemon zestbready Malz base

◐ Taste

The palate opens lean and crisp, with the malt providing a light, grainy sweetness that serves as a platform for noble hop bitterness. The bitterness arrives firm and structured without harshness, balancing the malt's subtle bread-like character. Mid-palate remains dry and snappy, with good attenuation showing through.

lean bodyfirm bitternessdry attenuation

◑ Finish

The finish is brisk and spritzy, with the carbonation amplifying a clean, dry departure. Noble hop bitterness lingers pleasantly without becoming astringent, fading into a refreshingly crisp aftertaste.

crisp and dryspritzy finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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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.

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