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Sly Fox Pikeland Pils

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🌍 United States · German Pilsner · One of 170 German Pilsners in hopIQ

Multiple GABF gold medals. A German-inspired pilsner named after Pikeland Township — Czech Saaz and German hops give a firm, spicy bitterness over a clean, light malt base. Crystal clear and brilliantly refreshing. Pennsylvania's finest lager.

ABV
4.9%
IBU
40
SRM
pale golden4
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Gold — Great American Beer Festival

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

clean
100%
hoppy
100%
crisp
60%
spicy
60%
refreshing
60%
light
60%
bitter
60%
malty
60%
mineral
30%
herbal
30%
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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Sly Fox Pikeland Pils

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sly Fox 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.

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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
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