Sierra Nevada PILS
Launched in 2025 as the brewery's take on the European pilsner, brewed with pilsner malt, lager yeast, Saphir hops and Crystal in lupulin form. The nose leads with citrus and tangerine over a little sweet malt. The body starts smooth and slightly sweet, turns grainy and cracker-like in the middle, and a light herbal, peppery hop note with a trace of citrus peel carries into a soft, dry finish with modest bitterness.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Sierra Nevada PILS
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.
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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