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United States · American Pilsner · 4.8% ABV
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Bow & Arrow Denim Tux Pilsner if you want assertive hop character and grip,
Tegernseer Hell if you want pure malt softness and ease.
Both sit at 4.8% and feel like session beers, but they're built on opposite philosophies. The Denim Tux punches with 28 IBUs—that's pilsner-forward thinking. The Tegernseer barely whispers at 18 IBUs, leaning into the Helles tradition of restraint.
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Bow & Arrow Denim Tux Pilsner
There's a sharp, almost grassy snap right up front—the Denim Tux doesn't mess around. You get clean malt backbone, but the hops cut through with a mineral, slightly herbal bite that lingers on the finish. It's crisp without being thin, and there's enough backbone that you taste structure, not just carbonation. This is a pilsner that respects the style's roots but doesn't apologize for American confidence.
Tegernseer Hell
Tegernseer Hell tastes like someone brewed comfort into a glass. Soft, almost pillowy malt sits front and center—there's honey notes, a whisper of bread crust. The bitterness is barely there, which means you're really tasting grain quality and brewing discipline. It finishes clean and dry without any harshness. This is what 'lager purity' actually means when you taste it.
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