PILS
From Alvarado Street Brewery in Salinas, California, PILS is a textbook German-style Pilsner brewed with an impressive commitment to Bavarian tradition. Floor-malted German Pilsner malt lends a clean, biscuity backbone, while Tettnang and Mittelfrüh whole cone hops deliver the crisp, floral, and subtly spicy bitterness characteristic of the finest Hallertau-region varieties. Fermented with authentic Augustiner yeast, it pours a brilliant pale gold with a fine, persistent white head. The aroma is delicate and inviting — fresh grain, meadow herbs, and soft noble-hop florals. On the palate it is refreshingly light yet structured, with a dry, satisfying finish that lingers with elegant bitterness. A West Coast interpretation that honors its Teutonic roots impeccably.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for PILS
Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.
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 German Pilsner
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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.
Finding a similar German Pilsner
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