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A hop-forward pilsner from the pilot kit, brewed for Yakima Chief's FWD Programme, in which Stewart is one of just three UK breweries. The brief: HBC 1134 HyperBoost, a concentrated hop oil extract, in a lager. Expect lemon, lime and citrus with notes of pine and tropical fruit, a clean dry finish and gentle bitterness. 5.1 % ABV.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous 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
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
tropical
piney
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus—bright lemon and lime notes backed by subtle pine herbaceousness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for White Rabbit

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, effervescent carbonation. A dense, white head forms readily and clings to the glass with strong lacing, characteristic of a well-crafted pilsner.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus—bright lemon and lime notes backed by subtle pine herbaceousness. Tropical fruit character emerges in the mid-range, with hints of stone fruit and passionfruit, while the malt base remains restrained and clean, allowing the hop-derived aromatics to dominate.

citrus-forwardpine and herbtropical fruitclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and dry, with citrus and tropical notes weaving through the entry and mid-palate. A gentle, measured bitterness develops without harshness, supported by light, clean malt sweetness. The finish is bone-dry with lingering citrus and a subtle piney fade.

dry and crispcitrus and tropicalgentle noble bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

Clean and refreshing, with moderate length and a dry aftertaste. The bitterness subsides gracefully, leaving only faint citrus and herbal echoes on the palate.

dry aftertasterefreshing exit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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

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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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