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Tall pilsner pint of O.G. Pils on the von C Brewing Co. bar in Norristown, condensation beading on the glass, full fermenter line and Schmidt heritage signage visible in the background
2023 World Beer Cup® Gold · American-Style Pilsener

O.G. Pils

Pre-Prohibition American Pilsener on the classic Schmidt's-era grain bill. Four weeks cold. Still $6 on a Wednesday.

ABV
5.4%
IBU
N/A
SRM
2.5

Saaz Hops · Pilsner Malt · Crisp · Long Dry Finish

Gold
2023
WBC®

2023 World Beer Cup® Gold

American-Style Pilsener

The biggest professional brewing competition in the world. Gold means O.G. Pils was judged the best example of the style in 2023.

Tasting Notes

Old-school American Pilsener. World Beer Cup® Gold.

Old-school American Pilsener on the classic Schmidt's-era grain bill. Pale 2-row and 6-row barley plus flaked maize for a thirst-quenching, neutral profile. Light-bodied, drinkable. 2023 World Beer Cup® Gold winner, American-Style Pilsener category.

Appearance
Crystal-clear pale straw. Dense white foam.
Aroma
Clean grain, faint floral hop, dry cracker malt.
Flavor
Light-bodied, soft, dry. Gentle malt sweetness, restrained bitterness, long quenching finish.
Mouthfeel
Light body, high carbonation, very long dry finish. Built for the second pint.
Pairings
  • Charcuterie
  • Light cheeses
  • Grilled white fish
  • Pretzels and mustard
  • Spicy food
Stainless-steel fermentation tanks lined along the back wall of the von C Brewing Co. brewhouse in Norristown PA — bar stools at the foot of the tanks, polished concrete floor reflecting the warm overhead work lights, the place every batch of every beer on the tap list passes through
Process

How it gets to the glass.

  1. 01

    The grain bill — 2-row, 6-row, flaked maize — is the classic Pre-Prohibition American Pilsener formula, built to dry out the finish without losing body.

  2. 02

    Cold-lagered four weeks. Patience is the point.

The Brewlog

Brewed to spec.

Every batch passes through the same sequence. Nothing leaves the tank early.

Style
American Pilsener
ABV
4.9%
IBU
18
SRM
2.5
Grain
2-row · 6-row · flaked maize
Conditioning
4 weeks cold lager
Faucet
Czech side-pull
Glassware
von C branded pint
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