Style: Pilsner

ABV: 4.9 IBU: 38.0

96/100
Aroma: 11
Appearance: 3
Flavor: 20
Mouthfeel: 4

pFriem Family Brewers Pilsner

What the brewers say

“pFriem Pilsner starts in the Pacific Northwest, where it acquires the aroma of fresh grass and flowers and a touch of honey. While there are no monks involved in this Pilsner, there is still a crisp and spicy finish.”

What our panel thought

Aroma: “A sulfury matchstick note hits up front, but is nicely balanced by the Pilsner maltiness and flowery hops. A subtle but unique herbal, earthy hops character, as well as some floral hops notes.”

Flavor: “A nice delicate biscuit sweetness that gives way to a floral, herbal, and citrus hops flavor. The hops hit in the middle and provide some complexity and bitterness. Nice carbonation that ends with a clean, dry finish.”

Overall: “Clean and refreshing, a very enjoyable light Pilsner. Great hops complexity with sweet malt in the back. Impressive balance, and super quaffable.”

What our editors thought

Review printed in: Hoppy Lagers (August-September 2016) (View All Issues)


REVIEWS FOR YOU >

pFriem Family Brewers Pilsner

Gentle but distinct floral-herbal hop nose marries sweet cracker-malt and a welcome whiff of sulfur. Lightly bready malt body amply supports perfume-like hop flavor and an ambitious but refined bitterness, all the way to a dry finish. Bold bitterness lingers. Hand me a full liter.

pFriem Family Brewers Pilsner

“Brilliant hoppy nose; herbal profile shines brightly through, with subtle bready malt and flinty notes. Firm bitterness. Has a nice bite that lingers past the finish. Fermentation clean and well-done.”

Saint Arnold Brewing Company Summer Pils

**Aroma:** “The floral hops character hits in the front, and malt bread-like sweetness sits in the back of nose. The Pilsner sulfur character dominates, and it’s almost minerally in that respect. Flowery hops character is medium-low, woody, and spicy, and blends in throughout.” **Flavor:** “Light-bodied but balanced well and slightly creamy. The hops are not overly bitter but provide some nice spice to break up the malt biscuit sweetness. Very clean and dry finish.” **Overall:** “Refreshing Pilsner with a nice balance that’s very enjoyable and drinkable. With the crisp hops flavors and light citrus tartness in the background, it makes me want to take another sip.”

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