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Vivo Pils

Big Island Brewhaus
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🌍 United States · Italian Pilsner · One of 5 Italian Pilsners in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Italian Pilsner.
Hop character
floral
hoppy
herbal
Malt character
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Vivo Pils

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Vivo Pils

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.

Finding a similar Italian Pilsner

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same floral, hoppy, dry character as Vivo Pils will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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