Gold in Italian Pilsener
pFriem Family Brewers, Hood River, OR
Hops
Tasting Notes
Fluffy white foam on top of light golden body with a touch of haze. Floral aromas of citrus zest, lavender, lemon balm, dandelions, white pepper, juniper, and…
| Form | Use | Farm or Lot | Source | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perle | Perle | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | pfriembeer.com |
| Saphir | Saphir | Not Found | dry hop | from Germany | pfriembeer.com |
| Tettnang | Tettnang | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | pfriembeer.com |
| Spalter Select | Spalt Select | Not Found | dry hop | from Germany | pfriembeer.com |
Aroma
Marjoram, peppermint, lime, pear
Grown by
Not Found
Aroma
Juniper, lemongrass, bergamot, strawberry, black tea
Grown by
Not Found
Aroma
Lily of the valley, cognac, chocolate, bergamot
Grown by
Not Found
Aroma
Citrus, woody, black tea, chamomile blossoms
Grown by
Not Found
Italian Pilsner is a limited release from pFriem Family Brewers of Hood River, Oregon, hopped with four European varieties.
| Category | Medal | Entries | Brewery | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52, Italian-Style Pilsener | Gold (1st place) | 77 | pFriem Family Brewers | Hood River, OR |
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Italian Pilsner | pFriem: Italian Pilsner |
| ABV | 4.8% | pFriem: Italian Pilsner |
| IBU | 35 | pFriem: Italian Pilsner |
| Hops | Perle, Saphir, Tettnang, Spalt Select | pFriem: Italian Pilsner |
| Malts and grains | Rahr To Thee Pilsner, Weyermann German Pilsner | pFriem: Italian Pilsner |
| Yeast | Lager | pFriem: Italian Pilsner |
| Adjuncts, fruit, spices | none listed | Not Found |
| Other | Limited availability; flavor notes herbaceous, citrus zest, quenching | pFriem: Italian Pilsner |
Fluffy white foam on top of light golden body with a touch of haze.
Source: pFriem: Italian Pilsner
Fluffy white foam on top of light golden body with a touch of haze. Floral aromas of citrus zest, lavender, lemon balm, dandelions, white pepper, juniper, and spring bloom. Pungent and perfumy flavors of citrus rind, herbs, menthol, black tea, dill, basil, and orange zest. Finishes round, resinous, floral, clean, hoppy, and quenching.
Source: pfriembeer.com
Everything published is in the specs table: four European hop varieties, two Pilsner malts (one from Rahr, one from Weyermann) and a lager yeast, all from the brewery's beer page.
| Hop as Published | Variety | Form | Use | Lot or Farm | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perle | Perle | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | pfriembeer.com |
| Saphir | Saphir | Not Found | dry hop | from Germany | pfriembeer.com |
| Tettnang | Tettnang | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | pfriembeer.com |
| Spalt Select | Spalter Select | Not Found | dry hop | from Germany | pfriembeer.com |
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Color (SRM) | Light golden with a touch of haze (no SRM number published) | pfriembeer.com |
| Original gravity | Not Found | Not Found |
| Final gravity | Not Found | Not Found |
| Water | Not Found | Not Found |
| Process | Classic German brewing techniques, dry hopped with Spalt Select and Saphir | pfriembeer.com |
As category context only, the Brewers Association guideline for Italian-Style Pilsener calls for assertive, crisp and aromatic hop character, 4.5 to 5.3 percent ABV, 25 to 50 IBU and 3 to 4 SRM. The published 4.8% ABV and 35 IBU fit.
| Year | Competition | Category | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Great American Beer Festival | Italian-Style Pilsener | Gold |
Generated from the loaded results for this brewery and beer name, not researched separately; years not loaded are not covered.
pFriem Family Brewers is in Hood River, OR. Brewery type in Open Brewery DB: Regional brewery.
Links checked 2026-10-14: Website, Instagram.