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Palomino Pilsner

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Palomino Pilsner is a pilsner at 5.5% ABV with a clean lager character and a measured hop bite that keeps it lively. It comes from the family brewery that has stayed on its original site in St. Marys, Pennsylvania since 1872 and is still owned entirely by the founding family.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanhoppymalty
clean
hoppy
malty
Aroma
A restrained, elegant nose of noble hops presents gentle floral and herbal notes with a whisper of spice.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Palomino Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that settles to a thin collar. The carbonation is crisp and steady, evident in a fine bead that maintains its structure throughout the glass. Light catches the beer cleanly, typical of a well-executed German Pilsner.

pale goldenclearwhite headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

A restrained, elegant nose of noble hops presents gentle floral and herbal notes with a whisper of spice. Soft malt underneath provides a light, slightly bready foundation without dominating. The overall impression is clean and balanced, with no yeast-driven character.

noble hopsfloral, herballight maltclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp, clean malt that carries subtle sweetness before a measured, measured hop bitterness arrives mid-palate. The 38 IBUs deliver enough bite to keep the beer lively without becoming aggressive. The finish is dry and mineral-driven, with the hop character fading smoothly into a subtle malty frame.

crisp maltmeasured bitternessdry finishmineral

◑ Finish

Medium-short finish with a lingering dryness that invites another sip. The aftertaste is clean, with fading hop bitterness and a whisper of malt sweetness.

dryclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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