St. Pauli Brauerei – St. Pauli NA

St. Pauli Brauerei – St. Pauli NA

German Pilsener
Brewed in: Bremen, Germany
2015 BJCP Style: 5D. German Pils
ABV: < 0.5%
Bottle
Best By Date: 10/1/16
Tasting on: 1/8/16
Glass: Pilsner

Aroma: Overtones of noble hops with a German water profile. Undertones of minor soy sauce and citrus. 7.5/10

Appearance: Pale gold with excellent clarity. White head with excellent retention. 8.5/10

Flavor: Minor hop bitterness in the beginning followed by a clean, dry middle. Hints of chalk, dry bubblegum, and dry berry join a bit of citrus and hop bitterness in the end.  Chalk and bubblegum linger in the aftertaste. 15.5/20

Mouthfeel: Chalky. Medium body with moderate carbonation. 7/10

Overall Impression: Chalky, but otherwise clean and dry, with no other significant flaws. 39/50

Final Score: 78% = C-