South Island
Side Hustle Beer Co.

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From:
Side Hustle Beer Co.
 
South Carolina, United States
Style:
German Pilsner
ABV:
5.1%
Score:
+5 ratings needed
Avg:
3.55 | pDev: 8.73%
Ratings:
5 | reviews: 4
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 24, 2026
Added:
Apr 09, 2021
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
Crisp, easy to drink pale lager generously whirlpool hopped with vibrant and intriguing varietals from New Zealand.
Recent ratings and reviews.
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Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina

3.45/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Draft pint at Brews On the Alley in Seneca, SC.

Appearance. Golden-yellow body with a weak white head. With a better head, higher clarity, and more carbonation, it could be Coors.

This is not just lightly colored, it's lightly aromatic for the style. The flavor, however, is moderately strong for a Pilsner, and has a distinctive flavor (bonus points) due to the New Zealand hops. Don't expect a typical German Pilsner.
Apr 24, 2026
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Reviewed by TheBigBoy from Pennsylvania

3.02/5  rDev -14.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Not doing much for me.. A fan of new zealsnd varieties, but this one not doing much for me. A uniqur polsners taste bug not one thst i can say i am s fan of.
Jun 27, 2024
 
Rated: 3.59 by jak from North Carolina

Sep 06, 2022
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Reviewed by scootny from New York

3.82/5  rDev +7.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Another great session beer from Side Hustle. Golden fluid a with a sizable white head. Some decent lacing and while initially quite clear, some chance bits at the bottom of the can introduced a bit of cloudiness..

Nose has light sweet malt notes with a nice hop bite

Taste is quite balanced and delicious. Bready and mild sweetness in the malt with a nice grainy edge. Hops are mildly spicy with a noble core. Finish is short, dry and quenching.

Light crisp feel is matched by excellent carbonation.

A solid overall beer that just fits the bill anytime you want refreshment.
May 19, 2021
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Reviewed by Manta200 from Kentucky

3.89/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
From the brewery in a crowler.
Clear straw color with a thin white head.
Bready malts and slightly sweet taste. Light body with good carbonation.
I like it!
Apr 15, 2021