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TAPPY PILS '26

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Tappy Pils '26 is a Pilsner from DEYA Brewing Company, based in Cheltenham, England. Pouring a brilliant, pale straw gold with a crisp, white head, this Cotswolds-crafted lager immediately signals precision and care. The aroma is fresh and inviting — delicate floral and herbal hop notes drift above a clean, bready malt backbone, with a subtle grassy character that speaks to classic Central European inspiration. On the palate, it is refreshingly light-bodied yet satisfyingly rounded, delivering gentle cereal sweetness balanced by a firm, zesty bitterness. The finish is clean, dry, and bracingly crisp, leaving you reaching for another sip. At 4.4% ABV, it is an elegantly sessionable Pilsner that showcases DEYA's meticulous approach to lager brewing.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleangrassyfloral
clean
grassy
floral
herbal
hoppy
bready
Aroma
Fresh and inviting on the nose, with delicate floral and herbal hop character layered above a clean, bready malt foundation.
also:spicy hop,mineral
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for TAPPY PILS '26

◎ Appearance

Brilliant pale straw gold with excellent clarity and a crisp, white head that clings to the glass with fine persistence. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a fine bead that rises steadily. The overall presentation conveys precision and freshness from pour to finish.

pale straw goldbrilliant claritycrisp white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Fresh and inviting on the nose, with delicate floral and herbal hop character layered above a clean, bready malt foundation. A subtle grassy note emerges, speaking to classic Central European Pilsner heritage and careful hop selection. The overall profile is bright and approachable, with no sharp edges or solvent notes.

floral hopsherbal charactergrassy notesbready malt

◐ Taste

Light-bodied yet satisfyingly rounded on entry, delivering gentle cereal sweetness balanced by a firm, zesty hop bitterness that builds mid-palate. The malt provides a smooth, grainy sweetness that supports the herbal and spicy hop bite without overwhelming it. Hop and malt remain in deliberate equilibrium throughout.

smooth cereal sweetnessfirm bitternessherbal-spicy hopslight body

◑ Finish

Clean, dry, and bracingly crisp, with the bitterness receding into a mineral, grassy aftertaste that lingers pleasantly. The finish invites another sip without fatigue.

dry finishmineral aftertastecrisp and clean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
88
Finish
80
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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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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