Little Norway
First brewed to mark Gravenhurst's seventy-year tie to Norway, where Norwegian air force recruits trained during the war. Saaz is the only hop, so the aroma stays herbal and floral with a faint pepper note. Oat flakes and wheat alongside the 2-row give a rounder, softer body than a pale lager usually carries, with light bread crust underneath. Bitterness is restrained and the finish is dry and clean.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Little Norway
Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.
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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