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Sicilian Pils

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Brewed with ancient Sicilian grains — Tumminia (Timilia), Perciasacchi, and Russello — three varieties protected as Slow Food presidia. Bright, light, and crisp with a distinctive cereal aftertaste. Excellent with traditional Sicilian dishes.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold2
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanwheatbready
clean
wheat
bready
malty
mineral
toasty
Aroma
Crisp and cereal-forward, with wheat and bready notes from the Sicilian grain blend—Tumminia, Perciasacchi, and Russello contribute a gentle, grain-focused character.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sicilian Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale straw-yellow with brilliant clarity and fine white head that leaves delicate lacing down the glass. Carbonation is visible and steady, creating a lively bead that sustains throughout the pour. The color reflects the light grain character typical of German Pilsners brewed with heritage grains.

pale strawbrilliant clarityfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

Crisp and cereal-forward, with wheat and bready notes from the Sicilian grain blend—Tumminia, Perciasacchi, and Russello contribute a gentle, grain-focused character. Noble hops provide a restrained spice and herbal presence without overwhelming the delicate malt profile. A faint mineral tone complements the clean, dry impression on the nose.

cereal grainwheat breadnoble hop spicemineral dryness

◐ Taste

The palate opens light and crisp, with grain and wheat flavors leading into a soft, clean mid-palate. Subtle toasted malt undertones emerge briefly before the beer's natural dryness takes hold. Moderate bitterness from Edelhopfen varieties arrives without aggression, finishing dry and refreshing rather than bitter.

crisp palateclean maltmoderate bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with a distinctive cereal aftertaste that echoes the distinctive Sicilian grain varieties. The beer fades dry and clean, leaving a light, refreshing sensation rather than residual sweetness or heaviness.

cereal aftertastedry and cleanrefreshing fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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Food Pairing

What to eat with Sicilian Pils

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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.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

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