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A pilsner made together with a Scottish testicular cancer charity to raise awareness of self-examination; first brewed in 2025 and repeated in 2026. The brewery's keywords are crisp and malty. On its own listing Pilot files the beer as a Czech-style pilsner and calls it a pale lager with a gentle nudge. Barley malt, hops and yeast are the only ingredients besides water. The brewery says nothing about the bitterness. 4.6%.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose offers a restrained but clean profile of noble hops and soft barley malt.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Check Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine white head forms quickly and holds with steady, delicate lacing around the glass. Carbonation is lively and persistent, delivering a crisp visual presence typical of the Czech-style pilsner tradition.

pale strawbrilliant clarityfine white headbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose offers a restrained but clean profile of noble hops and soft barley malt. Herbal and slightly spicy hop notes emerge without aggression, while the malt contributes a gentle sweetness and a faint grainy undertone. No yeast-driven esters or phenolics intrude; the overall impression is fresh and straightforward.

noble hopssoft grainherbalclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, crisp malt sweetness that transitions smoothly into a moderate, well-integrated bitterness (22 IBU). The body remains lean and refreshing, allowing the subtle hop character to speak without overwhelming the delicate malt frame. The finish is dry and uncomplicated, with no lingering astringency.

malt-forward entrybalanced bitternesslean bodydry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste recedes cleanly, leaving a faint hop resin and grain memory. A pleasant drying sensation on the palate invites another sip without demanding attention.

clean faderefreshing dryness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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