Style: Pilsner (German-style)

ABV: 5.3 IBU: 20.0

98/100
Aroma: 12
Appearance: 3
Flavor: 20
Mouthfeel: 5

Pure Project Rain

What the brewers say

“A crushable, crisp, clean pilsner built on pilsner malt and unmalted wheat, with a generous addition of Hallertau Tradition hops.”

What our panel thought

“Fermentation character and floral hops perfectly integrated at the outset, yeast and herbal hop edge complementing each other. Medium bitterness. The hop profile moves into thyme, strawberry, and rosemary as it warms; the slightly sweet, grainy malt backbone shows itself more as well. Light on the palate. Finishes dry and quick.”

What our editors thought

“Floral and herbal nose with just a bit of spice blends a cardamom richness with an almost anise-like light edge, buffered by sourdough-crust notes and a bit of fresh oregano. Sweeter in the sip as the rich body amplifies Noble-ish citrus tones with an herbal bitterness behind. Bold yet refined, with an unapologetic verve.”

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


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“Light fruit with hints of toasted almonds in the aroma. Then a celebration of sweet Ruby Red grapefruit flavors from first taste to finish. Pleasant tropical-hop character with strawberry and lime. Nails the rounded, soft mouthfeel for the style.”

Pure Project Built to Last

“Mint, sage, and savory hop bouquet dominates the aroma. Medium-low bready and crackery malt balanced with a hint of corn sweetness on the finish. Dry and soft on the palate. Clean fermentation. So much fun in a crushable little beer.”

Pure Project Rain

“Light sulfur aroma quickly dissipates into a nice balance of sweet candy pilsner malt with a touch of cherry blossom ester and herbal hops. That initial blast of malty sweetness slowly fades into spicy floral bitterness that carries into the finish. Dry and refreshing, if a bit amorphous.”

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