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Tasting Notes

I don't have specific tasting notes for this beer, so the following reflects the style profile. A pilsner at this ABV typically opens with a clean, grainy malt aroma backed by light floral or spicy noble hop character. The flavor is balanced toward a dry, slightly bitter finish with modest sweetness from pale malt in the middle. Body is light to medium, with a clean fermentation profile that lets the hops do quiet work. The finish is dry and relatively short, leaving the palate ready for the next sip rather than lingering.

About the Brewery

I don't have reliable information about Birra Epica in my knowledge base, so I can't confirm their location, founding date, or lineup without risking fabrication.

Food Pairings

A pilsner pairs well with roast chicken because the gentle bitterness cuts through the fat without overpowering the meat. Soft pretzels with mustard work because the malt backbone echoes the bread's character. Grilled white fish is a natural match since the dry finish doesn't compete with delicate flesh. Mild aged gouda offers a slight nuttiness that aligns with the grain character. Fried calamari benefits from the carbonation and dryness acting as a palate cleanser between pieces.

Style Guide

Pilsner is a pale lager that originated in Bohemia in the mid-19th century, specifically in the city of Plzeň, where the combination of soft water and Saaz hops produced an unusually clear, golden, and bitter beer for its time. The style generally runs between 4.5% and 5.5% ABV with a light body, pronounced noble hop bitterness, and a clean, dry finish. German and Czech interpretations differ slightly — Czech pilsners tend toward a rounder malt body and softer bitterness, while German versions lean drier and crisper. It's distinguished from other lagers primarily by that assertive hop presence and its devotion to fermentation cleanliness.