Pilsner
Sudwerk Brewing Company

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From:
Sudwerk Brewing Company
 
California, United States
Style:
German Pilsner
Ranked #298
ABV:
5%
Score:
85
Ranked #21,191
Avg:
3.76 | pDev: 10.9%
Reviews:
52
Ratings:
114
Status:
Active
Rated:
Sep 04, 2022
Added:
Jan 29, 2002
Wants:
  6
Gots:
  11
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Ratings by Kurmaraja:
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Rated by Kurmaraja from California

3.81/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Jun 19, 2016
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Rated: 3.33 by ronniebruner from Arizona

Sep 04, 2022
 
Rated: 3.85 by Curt3 from Ohio

Dec 08, 2021
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Rated by davidward from Florida

3/5  rDev -20.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
A decent pilsner.
Dec 25, 2020
 
Rated: 4.21 by BrookGale from California

Jun 24, 2020
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

3.52/5  rDev -6.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
I love when I find a beer I haven't reviewed yet, but have been drinking for over two decades.

Pale straw color, massive clarity to it. Super pretty, practically the opposite of neipa. Full on 3/4" white head, good retention. Has all the expected European noble hop aroma. Tad bit of sulphur in the aroma, but not nearly as much as my weird ass appreciates.

Taste is a crisp, light, noble hop experience with a surprisingly thick malt quotient given the style and lighter appearance. Had that feel of wood, caramel and toffee that is usually found in stronger, maltier styles. Solid bitterness to it. Carbonation comes off prickly but the beer still has a breadiness that is bigger than most in this style.

Its been around forever, Gold @ 1995 GABF. I dunno though, might have only been 11 entries back then or some other low number. I think it falls into the decent but not great category.
Dec 11, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by goopy from California

Jul 22, 2017
 
Rated: 3.68 by mklmcgrew from California

Jul 10, 2017
 
Rated: 3.54 by Toynk from Illinois

Jun 17, 2017
 
Rated: 4.17 by jrpapajcik from Illinois

Jan 21, 2017
 
Rated: 3.4 by Branlott42 from Missouri

Mar 22, 2016
 
Rated: 3.52 by IRONRakkasan from California

Mar 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.69 by tomb_ride from California

Dec 04, 2015
 
Rated: 4.41 by Ry-Dog from California

Nov 21, 2015
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Reviewed by Phil-Fresh from California

3.88/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
A: Light grain malts and moderate noble hops with a slight sulfury aroma.

A: Light golden color, very clear with a fairly thick white head. The white head wasn’t all that long lasting***
***said beer was poured into a shaker pint, rather than a Pilsner glass.

T: Moderately crisp with a semi-dry finish. No noticeable sweetness, moderate hop bitterness flavor.

M: Light bodied with moderate carbonation.

O: Pretty solid effort; the beer exhibited pretty classic German Pilsner aroma. However, the beer could be a bit crisper, finish drier, and be a slightly more refreshing.
Nov 07, 2015
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Reviewed by Tone from Missouri

3.92/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a hazy, straw color. 5/4 inch head of a white color. Great retention and great lacing. Smells of sweet malt, pale malt, hint of caramel malt, yeast, slight hop, and a hint of yeast. Fits the style of a German Pilsner. Mouth feel is smooth and crisp, with an average carbonation level . Tastes of sweet malt, pale malt, hops, hint of wheat, and strong yeast. A good pilsner; nice body, aroma, and blend.
Oct 31, 2015
 
Rated: 3.91 by BeerGainz from California

Oct 06, 2015
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Reviewed by zeff80 from Missouri

3.76/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
12oz bottle. Poured out a clear, straw yellow color with a small, thin, white head of foam. It smelled of caramel, toffee and spicy hops. Sweet caramel and toffee with a sharp bitterness.
Sep 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by atlbravsrno1 from Maine

Aug 18, 2015
 
Rated: 3.94 by ronricorossi from California

Jul 12, 2015
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