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Russian River 110

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A drinker finds it mostly tropical and mildly citrusy. The brewery describes it as hoppy like an IPA but drinking like a Pilsner, with lower alcohol and a balanced hop profile. It is named for the 110 miles the Russian River flows from Mendocino County through Sonoma County's redwoods to the Pacific, and a portion of net proceeds goes to Russian Riverkeeper.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop 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
tropicalhoppycitrusy
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced tropical fruit notes—pineapple and stone fruit—layered with crisp citrus peel and herbal hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Russian River 110

◎ Appearance

Russian River 110 presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The head forms with moderate density and displays fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, characteristic of a properly conditioned Pilsner.

pale goldenbright, clearfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced tropical fruit notes—pineapple and stone fruit—layered with crisp citrus peel and herbal hop character. Beneath these bright aromatics lies a subtle, clean malt foundation that grounds the profile without dominating. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no yeast-derived esters or harshness.

tropical fruitcitrus peelherbal hopsclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate entry is crisp and refreshing, delivering tropical and citrus flavors upfront that align with the aromatic promise. The mid-palate maintains balance between a light, grainy malt backbone and moderate hop bitterness that builds gradually. At 38 IBUs, the bitterness is present and refined rather than aggressive, with a dry, clean character throughout.

tropical, citric entrybalanced bitternessdry, light bodyrefined hop bite

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and relatively short, with lingering citrus and herbal hop notes fading cleanly. No residual sweetness or malt warmth remains, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

crisp fadecitrus linger
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
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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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.

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