PDX Pils
Widmer Brothers Brewing
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German Pils
Year-Round
Oregon
United States
Judges Ratings 90
Aroma: 21 / 24
Flavor: 37 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20
Description
An ode to our hometown of Portland, PDX Pils is a bright and refreshing hoppy lager. Toasted malts and floral notes are balanced with the crisp hop bitterness and aroma the Northwest is famous for.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 4.80%
IBUs: 35
Served at: (38 – 45°)
Hops: Alchemy, Tradition, Columbia
Malts: 2-Row, Pilsner
Judges Review
By Susan Ruud
Judges Ratings 90
Aroma: 21 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 37 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20 / 20
This is a beautiful pale golden lager (Judged as BJCP Category 5D – German Pils) but was reminiscent of a Czech pilsner but hoppier with a more American twist. It has a huge thick frothy white head that lasted quite some time. The aroma showcased a floral, earthy hop blended with light DMS and a gentle crackery pilsner malt profile. The flavor was clean and crisp, well made with no esters followed by an agressive lingering earthy hop bitterness. A great drinking beer for a hot summer day while at the lake or just relaxing in your yard.
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