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Small Batch Gluten Free Pilsner

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A refined, floral perfume leads, then come the spicy, herbal notes of Czech Saaz, grounded by an earthy touch from Challenger hops grown just down the road in Kent. The gluten-free pilsner (4.4%, 17 IBU) pours a bright gold and finishes crisp. It is a Small Batch beer, brewed in Faversham and served on keg.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter17 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralherbalspicy hop
floral
herbal
spicy hop
earthy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with a refined floral character, followed by the spicy and herbal signature of Czech Saaz hops.
also:malty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Small Batch Gluten Free Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Pours a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms densely and clings to the glass with sustained lacing, leaving distinct rings as the beer is consumed.

bright goldclearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a refined floral character, followed by the spicy and herbal signature of Czech Saaz hops. An earthy undertone from Challenger hops grounds the composition, creating a balanced and inviting profile.

floralspicy herbalearthy ChallengerSaaz forward

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp with a light malt foundation. Mid-palate brings forward the herbal and spicy notes from Saaz, while Challenger adds an earthy backbone. Bitterness is restrained at 17 IBU, allowing the hop character to shine without dominating.

crisp entryherbal spiceearthy depthmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

Finish is dry and refreshing, with the hop bitterness fading cleanly. The aftertaste retains subtle earthy and herbal notes without lingering heaviness.

dry finishclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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About Pale Lager

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What is a Pale Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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