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Pink Pilsner Club

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Citrus and floral notes lead this hibiscus lemon pilsner, which carries a hint of salt and is made with Sorachi Ace hops. At 4.5 % ABV, Pink Pilsner Club is a creamy, crisp take on the pilsner style. Widmer Brothers was founded in 1984 by Kurt and Rob Widmer and belongs to Tilray's craft beer portfolio.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfloralhoppy
citrusy
floral
hoppy
salty
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and floral notes, with hibiscus and lemon contributing a distinctive aromatic profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pink Pilsner Club

◎ Appearance

Pink Pilsner Club presents a pale straw color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with notable retention. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles that sustains the foam structure throughout the tasting.

pale strawbright clarityfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and floral notes, with hibiscus and lemon contributing a distinctive aromatic profile. Sorachi Ace hops deliver subtle herbal complexity alongside the citrus, while a delicate mineral salinity threads through the overall bouquet without overwhelming the more delicate fruit and flower elements.

citrus forwardhibiscus, lemonherbal mineral

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with citrus acidity meeting a creamy malt base that provides gentle sweetness and body. Mid-palate develops hoppy bitterness balanced by the floral and fruity character, while the hint of salt enhances the overall refresh and prevents cloying. The bitterness is moderate and well-integrated, supporting rather than dominating the palate.

crisp, clean palatecitrus-floral balancemoderate hop bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with citrus lingering pleasantly on the palate. A subtle mineral and herbal note persists in the aftertaste, maintaining the beer's characteristic brightness without astringency.

dry, refreshingcitrus persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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 German Pilsner

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What is a German 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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