Pinthouse Brewing Twisted Nuance American Pils
What the brewers say
“A subtly complex weave of honey pear, floral notes, and a touch of sweet malt with a balanced bitterness.”
What our panel thought
“Perfume and floral hop notes are supported by some subtle hints of pine, lemongrass, and grapefruit in the nose. The sip starts light and clean, but slowly the bitterness builds. As it builds, notes of pine, grapefruit, lemon, green tea, and cedar emerge, creating a wildly complex yet balanced bitterness that lingers nicely into the clean, crisp finish.”
What our editors thought
“Light American hop aroma with a strong herbal punch softened by brighter citrus edges and a bready malt underneath. The body leans a bit Czech in its fullness, but that’s what it needs to support the significant hop character. The hops are worked and refined, smoothed despite their strong flavors, for a beautifully expressive but eminently drinkable American take on pils.”
