“This classic German-style lager is brewed with traditional European hops, delivering a refreshing dryness, with a spicy herbaceous bitterness. Paired with a nasi goreng or green chili taco, you’ll be in palate cleansing heaven. But this brew can also be enjoyed by itself, savoured with the ideal balance of hop and malt.”

Glassware: Footed flute.

Appearance: Hazy golden-yellow body with a fluffy white head capping it off. The head retains well and weaves a healthy lace down the glass.

Aroma: We recently reviewed the American amber ale, only to find out it was eight months old, so we thought we’d check this can and whaddya know…canned on the same day (12/8/24). Eight months on a pilsner isn’t as bad as an American amber but it’s still enough to take some shine off it. We get a pleasant yet tired Noble hop profile of herbal spice and earth over a grainy, cracker malt base.

Flavour: We can tell it’s a damn good pilsner at its core but the age on it unfortunately gives it a flat and lifeless character. The remnants of Noble hop spice and herbals linger while the strong malt structure holds it together. Semi-sweet honey, grains and water crackers are underlined by a discernible bitterness that runs through to the dry and spicy finish.

Mouthfeel: Smooth, slightly dry and effortless in the swallow. Perfectly carbed, mild-medium body. The 5% ABV is right on the money.

Overall: As we eluded to earlier, the BBD on a pilsner isn’t as much of a net negative as an American amber so it was still an enjoyable drop. We’ll still most likely re-review a fresher can in the near future though.