Style: Pilsner

ABV: 5.0 IBU: 35.0

92/100

Aroma:	12
Appearance:	3
Flavor:	17
Mouthfeel:	4

KC Bier Co. Pils

What the brewers say

“Pils is a Northern German–style Pilsner with a slightly dry body, clean malt character, assertive delicate bitterness, and spicy noble hops aroma.”

What our panel thought

Aroma: “Biscuit malt sweetness with a nice blend of floral hops. Slight citrus on the back. Clean and crisp.”

Flavor: “Light bodied with a dry malt husk-like sweetness. Cracker-like. Some floral and spicy notes come from the hops and bring some bitterness to the taste, but it’s not overpowering. Well-balanced with a dry and slightly bitter finish.”

Overall: “Well-crafted version of the style with enough noble hops presence to cut through a subtle malt complexity.”

What our editors thought

Review printed in: Love Lagers (Jun-Jul 2018) (View All Issues)

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