Style: Pilsner

ABV: 6.0 IBU: 60.0

82/100

Aroma:	9
Appearance:	3
Flavor:	17
Mouthfeel:	4

Full Sail Pilsner

What the brewers say

“This beer has intense aromas of citrus and pine, supported by a medium body and dry malty palate. As you savor that unmistakable aroma and long, clean hops finish, tip your hat (and your glass) to the generations of hops farmers who help us live the locavore dream every day.”

What our panel thought

Aroma: “Peach-like esters with very mild hops, along with some indeterminate malt. I think this could work better as a mild saison (except for the DMS). Some malt sweetness heightens the soapy, floral character.”

Flavor: “Earthy, woody hops flavor followed by a strong bitter finish. Slightly warming alcohol. I’m still getting the peach ester and intense floral flavors, like tulip or geranium. Bitterness balanced with a biscuit malt backbone. Both flavors blend together well.”

Overall: “The color and hops are in line with style, but the rest is a bit distracting. A unique and assertive interpretation to the style that is a bit heavy-handed with the use and choice of hops. An interesting beer to drink, but not something I’d seek out if looking for a refreshing Pilsner on a hot day.”

What our editors thought

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

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**Aroma:** “Light fruitiness with a smattering of spice and pine in the hops. Warm, toasty, bready malt with a touch of caramel. Subtle lemon blends with the Continental malt sweetness. Aromas overall are subtle.” **Flavor:** “Pleasant, unique hops flavor, with a mix of fresh grape, honeysuckle, and light spices. Some bitterness allows the other flavors to shine, but the hops are muted. A hint of toasty biscuit malt on the back end, but lingers with a residual sweetness that seems out of character.” **Overall:** “This beer doesn’t break any Pilsner conventions, but it definitely tweaks them, with some fun and unique flavors that aren’t typically found in this style. A well-crafted delight, with clean maltiness and minimal hops bitterness. This session beer is easily drinkable on a summer day.”

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**Aroma:** “Light bready sweetness that mixes with some slight floral notes and hints of pepper and lemon. A bit of acetaldehyde.” **Flavor:** “Light-bodied, crisp, with some bready sweetness and a slight citrus character. Very little hops flavor, with some pepper and bitterness up front, and a hint of floral that fades almost before you swallow it. Nice creaminess.” **Overall:** “Clean freshness with pepper and lemon, supported by a balanced biscuit malt. Invites the palate to take a second and third taste, and very welcoming. Lawnmower beer, and perfect for a hot day.”

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