Silver in International Pilsener
Hi-Wire Brewing, Asheville, NC
Hops
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Tasting Notes
Pouring a crisp, bright gold, it strikes a perfect balance of light Pilsen malt and German hops after being extensively lagered to peak maturity.
No hop profile is on record for this beer.
Hi-Wire Lager is a bright gold American lager of light Pilsen malt and German hops from Hi-Wire Brewing of Asheville, North Carolina, entered from its Big Top production facility.
| Category | Medal | Entries | Brewery | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45, International-Style Pilsener | Silver (2nd place) | 79 | Hi-Wire Brewing (Big Top Production Facility) | Asheville, NC |
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Style | American lager | Hi-Wire: 2026 GABF silver |
| ABV | 4.6% | Untappd (hand-read citation): Hi-Wire Lager |
| IBU | 22 | Untappd (hand-read citation): Hi-Wire Lager |
| Hops | German hops, varieties not named | Hi-Wire: 2026 GABF silver |
| Malts and grains | Light Pilsen malt | Hi-Wire: 2026 GABF silver |
| Yeast | Not Found | Not Found |
| Adjuncts, fruit, spices | Not Found | Not Found |
| Other | Crisp, bright gold; extensively lagered | Hi-Wire: 2026 GABF silver |
Light, crisp, and brewed to perfection. This American lager balances Pilsen malt and German hops for a clean, refreshing sip every time.
Source: Untappd (hand-read citation): Hi-Wire Lager
The brewery's medal post calls it "a true American lager that is as approachable as it is delicious" (Hi-Wire: 2026 GABF silver).
Pouring a crisp, bright gold, it strikes a perfect balance of light Pilsen malt and German hops after being extensively lagered to peak maturity.
Source: hiwirebrewing.com
The brewery's medal post and the Untappd listing both name only light Pilsen malt and German hops, without hop varieties. No yeast is named.
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| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Color (SRM) | Crisp, bright gold (no SRM number published) | hiwirebrewing.com |
| Original gravity | Not Found | Not Found |
| Final gravity | Not Found | Not Found |
| Water | Not Found | Not Found |
| Process | Extensively lagered to peak maturity | hiwirebrewing.com |
As category context only, the Brewers Association guideline for International-Style Pilsener describes a low to medium malt and hop lager that may show corn, rice or wheat adjunct character, at 4.6 to 5.3 percent ABV and 15 to 40 IBU. The listed 4.6% ABV and 22 IBU both fit.
| Year | Competition | Category | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Great American Beer Festival | International-Style Pilsener | Silver |
Generated from the loaded results for this brewery and beer name, not researched separately; years not loaded are not covered.
Hi-Wire Brewing is in Asheville, NC. Brewery type in Open Brewery DB: Microbrewery.
Links checked 2026-10-14: Website, Instagram, Untappd.