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Vivo Pils

Big Island Brewhaus
United States·Italian Pilsner
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A dry-hopped Italian-style pilsner from Big Island — extra floral hop aroma layered onto the classic snap-dry Pilsner base. Crackly Pilsner malt in the middle, aromatic noble-hop character on top, and the crisp, technical finish the style demands. Big Island proving the Hawaiian sun doesn't excuse loose brewing.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter31 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralhoppybready
floral
hoppy
bready
mineral
clean
herbal
Aroma
Floral hop character dominates the nose, layered with the herbal and mineral signatures of noble hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Vivo Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. A tight, persistent head forms and maintains fine lacing down the glass, characteristic of a well-attenuated pilsner with proper conditioning.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Floral hop character dominates the nose, layered with the herbal and mineral signatures of noble hops. The Pilsner malt base provides a subtle crackly grain foundation, clean and free from any yeast-derived esters or phenols.

floral hopsherbalnoble hop character

◐ Taste

Dry and incisive attack with bready Pilsner malt in the mid-palate, delivering a clean, mineral-driven structure. The 31 IBU sits at the upper end of the style's range, asserting hop bitterness without dominance, while maintaining the snap-dry finish the style demands.

dry-hoppedmineralcrackly malt

◑ Finish

Crisp and technical aftertaste with lingering floral and herbal hop notes. The finish remains clean and refreshing, with no residual sweetness or fullness, typical of a precision-brewed pilsner.

crisp finishfloral fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
85
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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About Italian Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Italian 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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