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Skyline Lager

London Brewing Co.
United Kingdom·German Pilsner
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London Brewing's organic premium lager — clean, crisp, and refreshing. Brewed with organic malt and hops at the Highgate brewpub. The approachable everyday beer of North London's most sustainable brewery.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltymineral
clean
malty
mineral
hoppy
bready
Aroma
The nose is restrained and composed, leading with soft noble hop character—hints of grass and gentle spice from Edelhopfen varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Skyline Lager

◎ Appearance

Skyline Lager presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine white head forms quickly and clings to the glass with delicate lacing, indicating good carbonation and malt-derived proteins. The beer maintains its visual composure throughout the pour.

pale goldenclear and brightfine white headdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and composed, leading with soft noble hop character—hints of grass and gentle spice from Edelhopfen varieties. A subtle malt backdrop emerges, offering light bready and cereal notes without dominating. Mineral undertones suggest well-suited water chemistry, while the overall impression remains clean and inviting.

noble hop spicesoft grainmineral edgeclean and restrained

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with a light malt structure that provides welcome body without heaviness. The mid-palate balances delicate biscuit sweetness against a measured herbal bitterness (38 IBU) that remains proportional to the grain. Carbonation amplifies the refreshing quality, cutting through the palate with precision and leaving no cloying residue.

crisp and drylight biscuit maltbalanced bitternessfine carbonation

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, fading to a subtle mineral dryness that invites the next sip. No harsh phenolics or lingering sweetness detract from the overall composure.

clean, dry finishmineral aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
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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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.

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