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Tudno Pils

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Tudno Pils is a West Coast pilsner introduced in 2023 and named in honour of Llandudno, the brewery's home town. The brewery describes a pale lager brewed with vibrant modern hops for a bright pineapple, citrus and stone fruit profile, finishing with a long, refreshing bitterness. The fruit comes from the hopping rather than from fermentation, and it sits on a lean lager base that lets the bitter close run on. The beer is unfiltered and unpasteurised.

ABV
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
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
peach
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant hop aromatics—bright pineapple and citrus notes lead, with undertones of stone fruit adding complexity.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tudno Pils

◎ Appearance

Tudno Pils presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity, revealing fine particulate suspension characteristic of its unfiltered nature. The head is bright white and persistent, with delicate lacing that clings to the glass throughout the tasting. Carbonation is crisp and visible, supporting a lively visual presentation.

pale goldenunfiltered, hazypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant hop aromatics—bright pineapple and citrus notes lead, with undertones of stone fruit adding complexity. The modern hop profile sits cleanly atop a lean Malz foundation, with no significant fermentation esters or sulfury notes. The bouquet is fresh and inviting, with excellent hop definition.

tropical pineapplebright citrusstone fruitclean, hop-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a lean, crisp entry that allows hop bitterness to develop immediately. Mid-palate maintains bright fruit character—pineapple and citrus persist without sweetness—while the bitter arc builds steadily. The lean lager base provides minimal malt sweetness, serving as a dry framework for the extended hoppy finish.

crisp, dry palatepersistent bitternesshop-drivenminimal malt sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and refreshing, with the bitter character extending well into the aftertaste. Drying mineral notes emerge as the beer fades, leaving a clean, hop-inflected sensation that invites the next sip.

long, bitter finishmineral drynessrefreshing fade
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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 West Coast Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a West Coast 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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