In a blind tasting by BJCP trained experts, this beer rated
90
Santa Fe Brewing Company Freestyle Pilsner
Aroma: “Floral and citrus hops characters up front, nice and fresh. Gives way to some biscuit malt sweetness and clean, sulfur Pilsner malt, with some dominant pepper character.”
Flavor: “The malt hits up front, with some pear-like juiciness. The citrus flavor has a bit of delicate lemon. Noble hops character is there to balance and has a touch of floral and apple—would’ve been nice to have a touch more bitterness to reign in the sweetness. A touch of diacetyl and a light lingering astringency in the aftertaste.”
Overall: “A classic European take on a Pilsner, though on the sweet side. Light, clean, and refreshing. It doesn’t take too many risks, but is still very enjoyable. One could drink a lot of this beer.”