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Pikeland Pils

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A floral aroma meets a light body and a refreshingly dry finish in this light straw pilsner, hopped with Tettnang, Saaz and Hallertau Mittelfrüh. The recipe follows northern German pilsners. It was one of the first Sly Fox beers packaged in cans, in 2005, and took Gold at the Great American Beer Festival in 2007.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold
Great American Beer Festival
Gold · 2007
Great American Beer Festival
German-Style Pilsener
Bronze · 2003
Great American Beer Festival
German-Style Pilsener
★Gold — Great American Beer Festival
★Gold — Great American Beer Festival (German-Style Pilsener)
★Bronze — Great American Beer Festival (German-Style Pilsener)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanhoppyspicy
clean
hoppy
spicy
noble hop
malty
mineral
Aroma
The nose leads with classic Czech Saaz character—spicy, herbal, and slightly floral notes—complemented by subtle German hop complexity.
also:herbal
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pikeland Pils

◎ Appearance

Brilliant pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that demonstrates strong retention. The beer exhibits vibrant carbonation visible as steady streams of bubbles, presenting the classic crystal-clear appearance expected of a premium pilsner.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headbrilliant

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with classic Czech Saaz character—spicy, herbal, and slightly floral notes—complemented by subtle German hop complexity. A clean, bready malt backbone provides balance without overwhelming, while the overall aromatics remain crisp and inviting without any yeast-driven esters.

spicy hopsherbalfloralclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with delicate grainy malt sweetness that quickly transitions to firm, spicy hop bitterness. The mid-palate maintains excellent balance between the clean lager character and pronounced Saaz-driven bitterness, finishing dry with lingering hoppy complexity.

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◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and lingering, with the characteristic spicy bitterness of Saaz hops persisting pleasantly on the palate. A clean, refreshing aftertaste with no residual sweetness exemplifies the beer's elegant German-style pilsner character.

drylingeringclean
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
87
Appearance
89
Finish
86
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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