Tranquil Pils
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Tranquil PilsTranquil Pils
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From:
Foam Brewers
 
Vermont, United States
Style:
German Pilsner
Ranked #67
ABV:
5%
Score:
89
Ranked #14,305
Avg:
4.02 | pDev: 13.43%
Ratings:
42 | reviews: 11
Status:
Active
Rated:
Friday at 10:30 PM
Added:
May 07, 2016
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  3
Biscuity, spicy, crisp
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Rated: 4.09 by SadMachine from New Jersey

Friday at 10:30 PM
 
Rated: 4.06 by msscott1973 from North Carolina

May 21, 2026
 
Rated: 3.87 by bschmidt_37 from Illinois

May 03, 2026
 
Rated: 3.79 by Oktoberfest from Ohio

Mar 18, 2026
 
Rated: 4.01 by daviddagesse1 from Massachusetts

Mar 01, 2026
 
Rated: 4.19 by jaxon53 from Connecticut

Feb 15, 2026
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Reviewed by woodchipper from Connecticut

3.83/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Purchased cold from a local store today and kept cold until served. Poured to a non-traditional pils glass from 16oz can stamped “12/10/25 MERRY TRANQMAS!”
The body is clear, and a very light straw color (SRM 1). A heavy rising of nucleation bubbles is visible throughout the session. The ultra-white head puts on a topography display and lacing is generous. Some foam greater than .08”/2mm thick stays on the surface to the end.
I don’t think I can give a good aroma evaluation with my current head cold, but I do sense sweet hay.
The taste is crisp yet sweet if those two can coexist. Hop character is definitely there. So is a mild black pepper effect.
The mouthfeel is medium, thick for a Pilsner really, but that's not a bad thing here. The carbonation is mild despite the large head on the pour.
Very drinkable with a more pronounced body than most Pilsners.
Jan 31, 2026
 
Rated: 3.73 by TheRatCage from Connecticut

Dec 19, 2025
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Reviewed by snaotheus from Washington

3.94/5  rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
2025-11-04
16oz can served in a curvy Monhegan pint glass. Dated 09/23/25. @Beergoot sent it to me in a trade.

Pours clear light gold, medium sized head on the pour that plenty of carbonation. Smell is lots of lemon blossom, cut grass, grain. Yeast is very noticeable.

Taste is clean and grainy, moderate grassy bitterness, definite lemon peel. Earthy bitterness on the finish.

Mouthfeel is light and smooth. Very easy to drink, enjoyable pilsner.
Nov 05, 2025
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Reviewed by beergoot from Colorado

4.18/5  rDev +4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Clear, straw yellow body; dense and lively carbonation; thick white head, frothy and long-lasting. Vibrant and aromatic nose; a bit floral with a touch of zesty spiciness. Delicate and refined taste; subtle biscuit-like malt base; subdued yet balanced hop bitterness; very clean; a hint of herbal spiciness. Light bodied; soft with a mild silkiness.

The producers of this beer have created a fine, sophisticated pilsner, emphasizing subtlety with tasty balance and complexity.

ABV: 5%; pouring temperature: 53.5 °F; canning info: 09/23/25 Do The Tranqy Legg
Source: local purchase (Coaltrain Fine Wine, Craft Beer & Spirits)
Oct 15, 2025
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Reviewed by brewme from Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -6.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Picked up a single can at Bradfords Liquors in Plymouth, Massachusetts for about four dollars. My twentieth brew reviewed from these guys. Canned on date of 9/5/25. Just ok for me.
Sep 29, 2025
 
Rated: 4.1 by swierczt from Connecticut

Sep 05, 2025
 
Rated: 4.25 by 4DAloveofSTOUT from Illinois

Aug 04, 2025
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Reviewed by smcolw from Massachusetts

3.78/5  rDev -6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Light chill haze to the light straw color--it barely has color at all. Decent two-finger head initially but it fades quickly, leaving some minor spots behind.

Pale malt aroma with a bit of sourness. The background hop is floral and subtle.

The taste is stronger than the smell with nearly no sourness on the tongue. The body is surprisingly neutral with an above average carbonation level. The hop is sharper than anticipated. There's a longer aftertaste as a result.
Jul 19, 2025
 
Rated: 4.93 by Beergod420 from Michigan

Jun 20, 2025
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Reviewed by RBorsato from Virginia

4.35/5  rDev +8.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Grainy/malty character with a nice floral hop profile. Good balance; definitely leans hoppy for a German Pilsner. Light to medium bodied, crisp and clean. 4.35.
Apr 16, 2025
 
Rated: 4.25 by paulish from New York

Apr 11, 2025
 
Rated: 4 by Taenim from Maine

Oct 24, 2024
 
Rated: 4 by Velivolus1 from Vermont

Aug 24, 2024
 
Rated: 3.93 by Ben1313 from New Hampshire

Jul 28, 2024