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Propeller Pilsener

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Brewed to the Czech reading of the style rather than the German one. Noble hops give a distinctly floral, faintly spicy aroma; the malt brings a light bread-crust sweetness that carries through the middle before the bitterness reasserts itself. Clean and crisp at 4.8 percent, with a finish that stays dry and slightly bitter instead of rounding off soft.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralnoble hopclean
floral
noble hop
clean
bready
spicy hop
hoppy
Aroma
Noble hops dominate the nose with distinctly floral and faintly spicy characteristics that define the Czech interpretation of the style.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Propeller Pilsener

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, luminous character typical of the Czech pilsner tradition. A fine, white head forms readily and maintains good adhesion to the glass walls. Carbonation is evident and lively, creating a visually crisp and inviting presentation.

pale goldenclearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Noble hops dominate the nose with distinctly floral and faintly spicy characteristics that define the Czech interpretation of the style. Underneath, a delicate bread-crust sweetness emerges from the malt base, adding subtle depth without overwhelming the hop aromatics. The overall bouquet is clean and refined, with no harsh or off-notes.

floral hopsnoble hop spicebread-crust sweetnessclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp, clean malt sweetness that carries a light, bready character through the mid-palate. A restrained noble-hop bitterness reasserts itself steadily, maintaining dryness throughout rather than softening into roundness. The finish remains dry and slightly bitter, with the malt never overshadowing the hop-driven character.

drycrisp malt entrynoble-hop bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers with persistent dryness and a mild hoppy bitterness that does not fade abruptly. This restrained, slightly bitter departure is characteristic of the Czech pilsner style and encourages another sip.

dry aftertastelingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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 Czech Pilsner

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What is a Czech 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.

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