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Twisted Pilsner

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A Czech-style pilsner with one deviation: on top of the classic base of biscuity pilsner malt and noble hops comes a gentle dry hop that lifts the aroma. Light golden straw in colour with a soft haze, since it is left unfiltered in the manner of a kellerbier. Lemon and lime lead the nose, joined by tropical fruit and a delicate spicy hop note. Malt sweetness and moderate bitterness stay in balance. Clean and crisp, with a smooth body and a soft, lingering bitter finish.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter24 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
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
citrusycleannoble hop
citrusy
clean
noble hop
tropical
malty
spicy hop
Aroma
Lemon and lime dominate the nose, leading into subtle tropical fruit notes that add complexity without overwhelming.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Twisted Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Light golden straw colour with a soft, fine haze characteristic of an unfiltered kellerbier style. The head forms readily and clings to the glass with moderate persistence, leaving thin trails of lacing on the walls. Bright and inviting, the gentle cloudiness adds visual texture without obscuring the beer's pale brilliance.

light goldenunfiltered hazesoft head retention

◌ Aroma

Lemon and lime dominate the nose, leading into subtle tropical fruit notes that add complexity without overwhelming. Noble hop character emerges as a delicate spice, characteristic of the dry-hop addition lifting the profile. The backbone remains clean, with gentle pilsner malt sweetness grounding the brighter citrus and floral elements.

citrus, lemon, limetropical fruit notesdelicate spicenoble hop character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft malt sweetness from the biscuity pilsner base, offering a smooth entry that carries into a balanced mid-palate. Moderate bitterness integrates seamlessly with the malt, neither dominating the other. The body remains crisp and clean throughout, allowing the interplay of grain and hop to shine without heaviness.

biscuity maltbalanced bitternesssmooth bodycrisp finish

◑ Finish

A soft, lingering bitter note persists into the aftertaste, leaving the palate dry and refreshed. The finish holds length without becoming astringent, maintaining the beer's clean character to the very end.

soft bitternesslingering aftertasteclean, dry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
78
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 Czech Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Czech 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 Czech Pilsner

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same crisp, citrusy, clean character as Twisted Pilsner will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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