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Weld Pilsner

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Spicy Saaz hops lead over a crackery malt base. Weld Pilsner is a Czech pilsner at 5.4%, sold in cans and poured on draft at the WeldWerks taproom in Greeley, Colorado. The same draft list carries hazy IPAs such as Juicy Bits and Itsy Bits, and it sits beside the lagers Long Bones and Long Bones Dark.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicy hopnoble hopmalty
spicy hop
noble hop
malty
bready
clean
hoppy
Aroma
Saaz hops dominate the nose with characteristic spicy, herbal notes that are clean and forward.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Weld Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine, persistent white head forms and clings to the glass with good lacing. Carbonation is lively and visible, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale strawcrystal clearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Saaz hops dominate the nose with characteristic spicy, herbal notes that are clean and forward. Beneath the hop profile sits a subtle crackery malt foundation, contributing gentle grain sweetness and bread-like character. The overall impression is dry and inviting, with no yeast or adjunct notes.

spicy Saazherbal, noble hopcrackery malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, bready malt character that provides structural balance. Mid-palate brings forward the spicy, peppery quality of Saaz hops, layered over light grain sweetness. Bitterness is restrained and refined at 35 IBU, finishing clean and dry without astringency.

spicy-hoppybready, maltyclean, crisp

◑ Finish

The finish is refreshing and relatively short, with lingering noble-hop spice and dry malt notes. No harsh edges or lingering sweetness remain.

dry aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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 Czech Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Czech 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 Czech Pilsner

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