Sierra Nevada Brewing Company – Nooner Pilsner

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company – Nooner Pilsner

Pilsner
BJCP Style:  2A. German Pilsner (Pils)
ABV: 5.2%
IBU: 38
Bottled
Bottled on: 11/28/14
Tasting on: 1/21/15
Glass: Pilsner

Aroma: Overtones of pilsner malt and noble hops for a good “German” aroma. Undertones of hop spiciness.  9.5/10

Appearance: Straw to pale gold with a bright white head. Excellent head retention. Excellent clarity. 10/10

Flavor: Slightly spicy hops begin the beer followed by clean, dry malt in the middle. The malt becomes slightly warmer in the end, before hops begin to fade away in the clean aftertaste. 18.5/20

Mouthfeel: Medium body. Moderate carbonation. No alcohol. 9/10

Overall Impression: Crisp, clean and dry with a very pleasant hop profile.  47/50

Final Score: 94%