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Implosion

Phillips Brewing & Malting Co.
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🌍 Canada · German Pilsner · One of 224 German Pilsners in hopIQ

A pilsner given a long cold conditioning, which the brewery describes as engineered for clarity rather than character. Clean, crisp and bright, with the same four-ingredient grist as the house ale: water, barley, hops, yeast. Available in six and twelve packs and in two keg sizes, one of them the smaller 19.5 litre format.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold3
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another German Pilsner.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Implosion

Appearance

Implosion presents a pale golden hue with exceptional clarity—the result of extended cold conditioning that prioritizes transparency over visual complexity. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, creating a gently effervescent presence without aggressive bubble structure.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine lacing

Aroma

The nose is restrained and clean, reflecting the brewery's engineered approach to clarity. Noble hops contribute subtle floral and herbal notes with a whisper of grassy minerality. The four-ingredient simplicity allows the barley to speak softly—a light, grain-forward backdrop without bready richness or complexity.

noble hop floralsgrassy mineralitygrain-forwardrestrained

Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with a light, dry palate that prioritizes cleanliness over depth. The mid-palate balances gentle Malz sweetness with moderate bitterness—neither assertive nor subtle, but proportionate. Finish dries cleanly without astringency, leaving the drinker with a bright, mineral-like sensation rather than lingering flavor complexity.

dry, crisp palatebalanced bitternesslight malt structure

Finish

The finish is short to medium, fading with a clean, slightly mineral dryness. Aftertaste remains neutral and refreshing rather than memorable—appropriate to the beer's engineered clarity-first philosophy.

clean, dry finishmineral edge
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
76
Appearance
85
Finish
73
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Implosion

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Implosion

About German Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, crisp, refreshing character as Implosion will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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