Our Impression: We are always excited to brew a Pilsner. Specifically Bavarian and Bohemian style Pilsners. These beers exhibit a very strong hop attitude which is less commonplace throughout the lager brewing nations of Europe. The potency of European Noble hops is on a lower level than most American Hops. Noble hops are delicate, spicy, earthy and very pleasant, which creates a different type of hop character, in comparison to IPAs, when used in high quantities. In our experience, it takes a very large amount of nobles to really gain the appropriate hop expression for this style.

Style: German Pilsner

Grain: Extra Pale Pilsner

Hops: Hallertau Mittelfrüh

Yeast:  Lager Yeast originating from a Munich Lager Brewery

Adjuncts: None

Water: Reverse Osmosis Base with light additions of CaSO4, CaCl2 

Original Gravity:  12.1 Degrees Plato

ABV: 5.2%

Estimated IBU:  40 IBU

Color: 3.3 SRM

Aroma: Fresh herbal and floral noble hop aromatics with subtle spicy notes.

Appearance: Brilliant pale gold with exceptional clarity and a dense, pillowy white head.

Flavor: Crisp and refreshing with fresh bread-like malt supporting layers of spicy, herbal hop character from 100% Hallertau Mittelfrüh. Firm bitterness leads to a clean, dry finish that invites another sip.
Mouthfeel:Light-bodied with moderate carbonation and a crisp, snappy finish.