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Fröhlich Pils

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Malty and crackery, dry, and delicately hopped with noble hops, then lagered. German malt, hops and lager yeast make a pilsner with 5.5% ABV and 33 IBU. Fröhlich stands for happy, and the brewery calls it its Happy Pils. It belongs to Red Rock's year-round line, brewed in Salt Lake City.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter33 IBU
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
noble hopmaltyclean
noble hop
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate noble hop character—floral and slightly herbal—complemented by a clean, grainy malt foundation.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fröhlich Pils

◎ Appearance

Fröhlich Pils displays a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity typical of the style. The head forms with fine, persistent bubbles that maintain good adhesion to the glass walls throughout the pour. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a fine mousse that supports sustained lacing.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate noble hop character—floral and slightly herbal—complemented by a clean, grainy malt foundation. German lager yeast contributes a neutral, refined backdrop that allows the hop and malt dialogue to flourish without any fruity or sulfurous distractions. The overall impression is restrained and elegant, inviting rather than aggressive.

noble hops, floralgrainy maltsclean lager yeastunderstated

◐ Taste

Entry reveals crisp malt sweetness with a light, biscuity character that immediately transitions to a dry palate. Mid-palate develops gentle noble hop bitterness (33 IBU) that balances rather than dominates, with subtle herbal and mineral notes. The finish is clean and bone-dry, with lingering hop resin that never becomes harsh or astringent.

malt-forward entrydry palatebalanced bitternessmineral finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately short, fading cleanly with a persistent but subtle hop dryness. No cloying sweetness or harsh bitterness remains—just a refreshing desiccation that invites the next sip.

clean finishrefreshing dryness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
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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