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Fine Italian Style Pilsner

Canada·Italian Pilsner
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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
grassyherbalhoppy
grassy
herbal
hoppy
noble hop
citrusy
floral
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.
also:clean,malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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.

Finding a similar Italian Pilsner

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