Style: Pilsner (WC, NZ, etc)

ABV: 5.8

91/100

Aroma:	10
Appearance:	3
Flavor:	18
Mouthfeel:	5

Great Notion Brewing Hedge Bier

What the brewers say

“Dry-hopped West Coast pilsner.”

What our panel thought

“Citrus hops with a tart, lemon-forward impression and underlying pine notes. Clean fermentation and well balanced. Crisp, bright lager character. Finish has a slightly tart edge with a restrained bitterness. A great expression of modern hops on a classic lager backbone.”

What our editors thought

“Sweaty modern American hops in the aroma, punchy and intense. Malt and hops find a pleasurable balance in the flavor, with refined modern bitterness that melds beautifully with the malt.”

Review printed in: Lager Levels Up (Fall 2024) (View All Issues)

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