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Pitchside Pils

NoDa Brewing Company
United States·German Pilsner
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NoDa's lawnmower German Pilsner — 4.1% ABV, 25 IBU, extra-crisp finish, gentle noble-hop lift, session-first design. Lower-alcohol than the standard German Pils template on purpose — pitchside means sideline, not couch. The lager slot in a brewery that made its name on hop-forward beers, executed cleanly.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
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
cleanhoppyherbal
clean
hoppy
herbal
malty
Aroma
Noble hops present a gentle herbal and slightly floral character without dominating the nose.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pitchside Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation visible as fine streams. The head forms quickly and maintains steady, tight adhesion to the glass walls. A model of visual restraint and traditional pilsner presentation.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Noble hops present a gentle herbal and slightly floral character without dominating the nose. Beneath lies a soft, clean malt foundation with a whisper of grain sweetness. No yeast esters or sulfur; the overall impression is restrained and inviting rather than assertive.

noble hopsherbal liftgrain sweetnessclean profile

◐ Taste

Clean, crisp entry with a light malt backbone that allows the delicate noble-hop character to emerge mid-palate. Bitterness arrives measured and refined at 25 IBU, providing balance without harshness. The palate remains dry and refreshing throughout, with no residual sweetness.

dry maltbalanced bitternessnoble-hop presencelight body

◑ Finish

Bright, quick finish with lingering herbal notes from the noble hops. The aftertaste remains clean and crisp, encouraging another sip without fatigue.

crisp exitherbal drynessquick recovery
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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 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

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