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Silly Bio

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Bottom-fermented organic pilsner at 5% ABV, made with malt and hops from certified farming. A malty, full-bodied taste is followed by just a touch of hop bitterness. First brewed as Bio Pils in 2011, it is the house beer of the annual Esperanzah music festival.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanhoppy
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grainy malt character from certified organic sources, evoking bread crust and subtle cereal notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Silly Bio

◎ Appearance

A bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity typical of the pilsner style. The head forms with modest density and maintains a fine, persistent collar around the glass rim. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy malt character from certified organic sources, evoking bread crust and subtle cereal notes. Noble hops contribute a clean, herbal undertone with minimal floral complexity. No yeast-derived esters or phenolics intrude.

grainy maltherbal hopsbread crustclean

◐ Taste

Entry is full and malty, with a rounded, slightly sweet grain foundation that fills the palate without heaviness. The mid-palate sustains this malt-forward character, leading to a moderate, measured bitterness in the finish. Noble hop flavors remain restrained, allowing malt to dominate throughout.

malty sweetnessfull-bodiedmoderate bitternessgrain forward

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with bitterness receding to a dry, slightly mineral aftertaste. A gentle refreshing quality lingers without excessive drying.

crispmineraldry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

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