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Little Thistle Brewing Co.

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From:
Little Thistle Brewing Co.
 
Minnesota, United States
Style:
German Pilsner
ABV:
4.8%
Score:
+9 ratings needed
Avg:
4.13 | pDev: 0%
Ratings:
1 | reviews: 1
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 04, 2025
Added:
Jun 04, 2025
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
Double Elbow Beer

Zippy, Brief, Snappy. Our first installment from the Double Elbow side project. Brewed right here at Little Thistle.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Ratings by defunksta:
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Reviewed by defunksta from Wisconsin

4.13/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Appearance: Pours a completely clear, light yellow color with a strong white head that lingers. SRM of 5. (4.00)

Aroma: Aromas of grassy, lemon citrus, pale malt, floral notes.(4.00)

Flavor: Strong flavors of lemon citrus, lemonflower, pale Munich malts. Some yeast with a crisp and lemonflower finish. (4.25)

Feel: Medium-body, strong carbonation. Finishes moderately bitter. (4.25)

Compared to Arbeiter HAHA Pils 6/25: Pours identical. Similar aromas. Slightly more lemonflower. Less zest and flower. Slightly more sweet and less bitter. Winner: Arbeiter

to Fair State Pils 7/25: Pours identical. Similar aromas. More lemon and hops. Less yeast and bitter flower. Cleaner, less body. Nearly identical. Winner: Fair State slightly

to Fair State Side Pull 7/25: Pours darker, stronger head. Similar aromas. Less salty. More lemon and sweet body. Sweeter. Winner: Side Pull

to New Glarus Pils 8/25: lighter and cleaner. Less smooth.

Overall: First try at this, but with brewing influence from Fair State, I already know it's going to be good. Crisp lemonflower, smooth, moderately sweet, but also bitter. Outstanding. (Rating:
Jun 04, 2025