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Troost Pilsner

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Grain and hay in the nose, then a soft, malty body with a light fruitiness and a pleasant bitterness in the finish. Barley malt with Columbus and Mittelfrüh hops keeps it balanced between gentle maltiness and a touch of bite. A fresh, easy-drinking lager of 4.8% from Amsterdam, brewed in volume at Westergas.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltygrassynoble hop
malty
grassy
noble hop
clean
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh grain and subtle hay notes, characteristic of quality barley malt.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Troost Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that clings to the glass with fine retention. The carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles that maintain the foam collar throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine lacingbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh grain and subtle hay notes, characteristic of quality barley malt. Behind this foundation sit restrained floral and herbal notes from the Edelhopfen, creating a clean and inviting bouquet without aggressive hop aromatics. There is no yeast character; the profile remains focused and malt-driven.

grain, hay notesnoble hop floralsmalt-forwardclean, dry

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and gently malty, with a light fruitiness that emerges mid-palate before giving way to a measured bitterness. The Columbus and Mittelfrüh hops provide structure and a touch of grainy, herbaceous bite, while the malt backbone maintains balance and prevents the beer from becoming thin or astringent. The overall impression is of a well-proportioned lager that drinks smoothly without demanding attention.

soft malt bodynoble-hop bitternesslight fruit esterscrisp, clean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately short, with a lingering gentle bitterness that fades gracefully. The aftertaste is predominantly malty and grainy, with a faint herbal note that reinforces the hop presence without overstaying.

dry, short finishlingering grainbalanced fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
82
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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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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