Style: Pilsner (American)

ABV: 4.2 IBU: 15.0

95/100

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

MadTree Brewing Legendary Lager

What the brewers say

Balances the line between a craft pilsner and macro American lager.

What our panel thought

Brilliantly clear; tight, fluffy white head. Delicate aroma—notes of bread crust, flowery hop, chamomile, pine, and light but pure malt sweetness. Firm but refreshing bitterness plays well with malty sweetness; round flavor. Elegant, spritzy, structured. Leans dry and bitter. Begs another sip.

What our editors thought

Subtle citrus and pine notes in the nose feel vaguely like PNW hops, while remaining convincingly within Euro parameters for pilsner. The sip bends a bit more sweet than crisp, but the zippy carbonation and light citrusy bitterness offer pleasant balance.

Review printed in: The Rebirth of Cool: Inside the Lager Evolution (June-July 2021) (View All Issues)

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Light sulfur note complements the classic Noble hops—lightly toasted white bread in the background—creating a familiar and enjoyable nose. Light, crisp, clean body. Hop flavor is slightly too conservative, but the bitterness provides a foundation to hold through the finish. Crazy drinkable. Before you know it, you're ordering a second, or perhaps third...

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“Light brown in color, bright; solid, lasting head. Toasted bread, chocolate, hints of coffee, caramel, and sulfur coupled with strong, floral, Noble-hop aroma. Rich yet restrained malt flavor: toast, crust, light chocolate. Bitterness almost perfectly balanced to keep the malt in check. Super-clean. Refreshing finish. Lightly sweet malt begs for another taste. Elegant, creamy carbonation brings all the flavors together in wonderful synergy. Herbal hop flavor might be a touch strong for style, but it plays so well.”

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