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Overall similarity
hopIQ take
PILS if you want sharper mineral bite and snappier finish,
Three Taverns Prince of Pilsen if you want rounder, softer malt foundation.
Both nail the German pilsner formula at nearly identical specs—same IBUs, virtually same ABV—so the difference lives in brewing philosophy, not paper numbers. Alvarado Street leans into that classic Bohemian water-forward crispness; Three Taverns gives you a touch more grain sweetness underneath. Neither is "better," just tilted differently.
At a glance
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Structurally near-identical
Structurally these two are the same beer. The difference is in the aromatics. Sweetness and bitterness match within Δ 1. PILS runs a touch fuller in body (Δ 4). PILS brings a distinct floral note that Three Taverns Prince of Pilsen doesn't.
Beer DNA
Body
Δ 4
Sweetness
Δ 1
Situations
In words
PILS
PILS hits you with immediate mineral sharpness—there's a chalky, almost briny quality that cuts clean across your palate. The noble hop character is restrained but pointed, landing more on white pepper and herbal tea than citrus. The finish snaps dry and lingers without heaviness, which is exactly what you want at 5.2% when you're planning a longer session.
Three Taverns Prince of Pilsen
Prince of Pilsen feels rounder from the first sip—the malt backbone is more present, with a subtle honeyed sweetness that keeps the beer from getting too austere. The bitterness is there (same 38 IBUs as PILS), but it's integrated, not leading the charge. It's a pilsner that wants to be friendly rather than austere, which some find more approachable.
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