Doan’s & Russell Brewing – New Style Pacific NW Pilsner

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Overview
- Brewery: Doan's Craft Brewing Co., Russell Brewing Co.
- Beer Style: Pilsner
- Pros:
Very nice flavour that is excessive but balanced
- Cons:
Not an easily classified beer style
- Conclusion:
A big hopped, big bodied pilsner that is true to being a Northwest inspired beer
Doan’s & Russell Brewing Collaboration Brew – New Style Pacific NW Pilsner
The Doan’s Craft Brewery and Russell Brewing teams have paired up to bring out a beer that they are dubbing as a Northwest Style Pilsner. By more conventional standards we could call this an Imperial Pilsner that is heavy on the hops. From the bomber bottle this collaboration brew pours as a golden colour with two full fingers of loosely packed head. An aroma of citrus tones, grass and light pine comes from the beer like a pilsner that is turned up a few notches. There is some tradition in there but it is definitely well hopped and big bodied for a pilsner. Sipping the beer it has a smooth body and a very fresh citrus flavour. This beer is an odd but delicious combination of Pilsner character with a hit of something much bigger. The hops add a nice flavour punch and a kick of bitterness but don’t take over. The higher alcohol gives a bigger body and mouthfeel but doesn’t push it over the edge. Russell and Doan’s have done a great job of balancing excess and reasonably. The result is a delicious and refreshing, big-flavoured pilsner.
Alcohol – 6.5%
IBU – 40
Hops – Citra
Size – 650ml
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