First Mate Craft Pilsner
When the first mate of a Bornholm cutter comes back to the dock, he has to manoeuvre the ship: a quick turn, full astern, then a jump across with the towline. The brewery's Craft Pilsner is a land-bound pale lager on a base of Danish barley malt, with a good load of Opal and Callista hops in the hold. It tastes of fresh grain, hop blossoms and juicy fruit and is fermented with the brewery's legendary bottom-fermenting yeast.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for First Mate Craft Pilsner
Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.
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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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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