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Post Shift Pilsner

Jack's Abby Craft Lagers
United States·German Pilsner
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An unfiltered Bavarian-style pilsner with a fresh, crisp complement of noble hops. Light, lively, and infinitely drinkable — built for the end of a long day.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanhoppybready
clean
hoppy
bready
mineral
citrusy
Aroma
The noble hops lead with a clean, herbaceous presence tinged with subtle citrus notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Post Shift Pilsner

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with a slight turbidity from its unfiltered character. The head is fine and persistent, building a delicate lacing that clings to the glass with each sip. Bright carbonation animates the body, lending visual liveliness to the pour.

pale goldenunfilteredfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The noble hops lead with a clean, herbaceous presence tinged with subtle citrus notes. Beneath lies a soft, grainy malt foundation with a whisper of mineral minerality. The overall impression is fresh and understated, inviting without aggression.

noble hopsherbaceoussubtle citrusgrainy malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean, with a light bready character from the Malz providing gentle sweetness. The noble hops introduce a moderate, refined bitterness in the mid-palate that remains in balance with the malt backbone. A mineral dryness builds toward the finish, keeping the beer refreshingly lean.

crisp entrybready sweetnessrefined bitternessmineral dryness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and swift, leaving behind a pleasant hoppy desiccation and a faint mineral echo. Drinkability remains the dominant note—the beer invites another sip without fatigue.

dry finishhoppy aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
82
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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