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The Crisp

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A floral hop aroma leaps from the glass of this pilsner, courtesy of Tettnang and Hallertau hops sourced directly from farmers in Tettnang, Germany. Cargill Pilsner Malt forms the backbone, and the finish stays snappy and clean. The idea took shape in ancient beer caves near the foot of the Alps. 5.4% ABV, 44 IBU, brewed year-round.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter44 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralnoble hopclean
floral
noble hop
clean
malty
hoppy
Aroma
A distinctly floral and herbal nose leaps from the glass, driven by the Tettnang and Hallertau noble hops sourced directly from German farmers.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The Crisp

◎ Appearance

The Crisp presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine, persistent white head forms quickly and holds firm on the surface, leaving distinct lacing trails down the glass as it recedes. Carbonation is lively and visible, with steady streams of small bubbles rising through the body.

pale goldenclear and brightpersistent white headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

A distinctly floral and herbal nose leaps from the glass, driven by the Tettnang and Hallertau noble hops sourced directly from German farmers. The aroma carries soft spice and delicate floral notes alongside a subtle, clean malt undertone. No yeast-derived esters or phenolics intrude; the profile remains crisp and garden-forward.

floral and herbalnoble hop charactersoft spiceclean malted grain

◐ Taste

The entry is clean and malty, with a gentle sweetness from the Cargill Pilsner Malz that builds across the mid-palate. Noble hops deliver restrained, elegant bitterness and a fine herbal note rather than resinous punch. The body remains light and refreshing, allowing the interplay between soft malt and refined hop bitterness to remain in balance throughout.

balanced malt and hoprefined herbal bitternessclean palatelight body

◑ Finish

The finish stays snappy and dry, with a lingering but graceful hop bitterness that fades cleanly without harshness. The aftertaste is crisp and mineral-toned, inviting another sip.

dry and snappyclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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

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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