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Fine Italian Style Pilsner

Wellington Brewery
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🌍 Canada · Italian Pilsner · One of 6 Italian Pilsners in hopIQ

Pale gold under a fluffy white head, cold-conditioned for more than five weeks. A late dry-hopping with German aroma varieties lays a grassy, herbal note over crackery pilsner malt, with hints of lemon zest and elderflower behind it. The body stays lean and the bitterness firm and dry, and that green hop character holds all the way through the finish.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Italian Pilsner.
Hop character
grassy
herbal
hoppy
citrusy
noble hop
floral
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fine Italian Style Pilsner

Appearance

Pale gold beneath a fluffy white head with fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass. The beer displays excellent clarity, characteristic of extended cold conditioning over five weeks. Carbonation is lively but restrained, creating a refined visual presentation.

pale goldfluffy white headbrilliant clarityfine lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with grassy and herbal notes from late dry-hopping with German aroma varieties, layered over a subtle crackery pilsner malt base. Lemon zest and delicate elderflower emerge in the background, creating a complex but balanced aromatic profile. The green hop character is present throughout without overwhelming the malt foundation.

grassy, herballemon zestelderflowerGerman noble hops

Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean, with a lean body that allows the dry, firm bitterness to express itself clearly. Crackery pilsner malt provides subtle sweetness and structure, while the hoppy character—both citrusy and herbal—maintains control throughout the mid-palate. The bitterness is pronounced yet well-integrated, never harsh or aggressive.

crisp, dryfirm bitternesslean bodyhoppy finish

Finish

The finish is dry and persistent, with the green hop character extending through to the aftertaste. A clean, herbal dryness lingers, leaving no residual sweetness or heaviness.

dry, herbalpersistent finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Fine Italian Style Pilsner

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 Fine Italian Style Pilsner

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 dry, grassy, herbal character as Fine Italian Style Pilsner will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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