Sunshine Pilsner
Bright citrus, flowering herbs and honeyed biscuit shape this American pilsner, with soft notes of fresh-cut straw. Pilsner malt meets Hersbrucker and Saaz hops and lager yeast, and secondary fermentation brings the natural carbonation. At 4.5% ABV and brewed year round in Hershey. Medals at the Great American Beer Festival: bronze 2009, silver 2011, gold 2012, bronze 2013.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Sunshine 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.
About American Pilsner
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a American 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 American Pilsner
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, honey, noble-hop character as Sunshine Pilsner will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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