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Graceland

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A cold-fermented pilsner made with noble German hops, Mittelfrüh and Tango, and Heidelberg pilsner malt. The aroma is that of a fresh lager: subtle bready yeast character with light floral and citrus hop notes. On the palate it is clean and crisp with a satisfying body, and a touch of bitterness leads into an equally clean finish. Drinkers single out its freshness. In the core range it is the second lager, a little stronger than the Helles.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus 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
noble hopcleanbready
noble hop
clean
bready
floral
citrusy
yeasty
Aroma
The nose presents the hallmark freshness of a cold-fermented pilsner.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Graceland

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine, persistent white head forms with good retention and delicate lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, typical of a properly conditioned lager.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose presents the hallmark freshness of a cold-fermented pilsner. Subtle bready and yeasty notes form the foundation, layered with restrained floral character from the noble Mittelfrüh hops and gentle citrus undertones from Tango. The overall impression is clean and inviting, without excessive hop intensity.

fresh lager characterbready yeastlight floralsubtle citrus

◐ Taste

The palate is notably clean and crisp, with a well-balanced malt foundation from the Heidelberg pilsner malt providing a satisfying, medium body. A moderate bittering presence emerges mid-palate without dominating, leading seamlessly into a dry, lingering finish that maintains the beer's inherent freshness throughout.

clean, crisp palatesatisfying bodymoderate bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and persistent, with the bittering character fading gracefully to leave a dry, refreshing aftertaste. The lager's signature freshness carries through to the very end.

clean faderefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

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