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Shadowclock is a pilsner from Burial Beer Co., based in Asheville, North Carolina — a brewery better known for its darker, heavier offerings, making this bright lager a compelling departure. It pours a clear, pale golden straw with a fine, white head that lingers with quiet persistence. The aroma is crisp and inviting, offering delicate floral hops, fresh grain, and a subtle herbal edge characteristic of the style. On the palate, it delivers clean bready malt alongside a restrained but precise bitterness, keeping the body light and refreshing. The finish is dry, mineral, and satisfyingly brief — a pilsner that respects tradition while carrying the thoughtful craft sensibility Burial brings to everything it brews.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmineralfloral
clean
mineral
floral
hoppy
bready
herbal
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate noble hop character—floral and herbal notes that unfold without aggression.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Shadowclock

◎ Appearance

Shadowclock presents a pale golden straw color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with quiet confidence. The carbonation is evident but restrained, creating a refined visual presence characteristic of a well-executed pilsner. Light catches the beer with a luminous quality, underscoring its brightness and freshness.

pale golden strawbrilliant clarityfine white headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate noble hop character—floral and herbal notes that unfold without aggression. Fresh grain and a subtle mineral undertone support the profile, creating an inviting and balanced aromatics. There is a clean, almost austere quality that respects the pilsner tradition while avoiding any roughness or oxidative notes.

delicate floral hopsfresh grainherbal edgemineral undertone

◐ Taste

The palate delivers clean, bready malt sweetness that forms the foundation, supported by restrained and precise bitterness that never overwhelms. The body remains light and refreshing throughout, with a dry mineral character emerging in the mid-palate. The bitterness is measured and integrated, speaking to thoughtful brewing rather than assertiveness.

clean malt sweetnessprecise bitternesslight bodydry mineral

◑ Finish

The finish is dry, brief, and mineral-driven, leaving a clean slate on the palate without lingering sweetness or harsh edges. A whisper of herbal bitterness fades quickly, inviting another sip.

dry finishmineral aftertasteclean dismissal
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
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 German Pilsner

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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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