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International Pilsener

Classic Style · Pilsner · 79 Entrants in 2026

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Style Definition

Pale lager with subtle hop and malt character.

ABV4.6 to 5.3%
ABV 4.6 to 5.3%
IBU17 to 30
IBU 17 to 30
SRM3 to 4
SRM 3 to 4

Classic style categories are judged against one Brewers Association style description. Source: Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines (approximate ranges) (approximate)

Entrants by YearHow Crowded the Category Is
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Entries1231411197979

Medalists by Year

2026 · Category 45 · 79 Entrants

2026 · Category 45 · 79 Entrants. Select a column header to sort.
Hops
GoldTucker Lager4.7%19Not FoundTucker Brewing Co.Tucker, GA
SilverHi-Wire Lager4.6%22Not FoundHi-Wire Brewing (Big Top Production Facility)Asheville, NC
BronzeBreakside The Sublime5.2%18Hersbrucker, LorienBreakside Brewery & TaproomMilwaukie, OR

2025 · Category 42 · 79 Entrants

2025 · Category 42 · 79 Entrants. Select a column header to sort.
Hops
GoldAllagash Lager5%Not FoundNot FoundAllagash Brewing Co.Portland, ME
SilverDarlin'4.5%15Not FoundMeanwhile Brewing Co.Austin, TX
BronzeSlopes4.6%Not FoundNot FoundBlackStack BrewingSaint Paul, MN

2024 · Category 42 · 119 Entrants

2024 · Category 42 · 119 Entrants. Select a column header to sort.
Hops
GoldChillznerNot FoundNot FoundNot FoundCraft Coast (San Marcos)San Marcos, CA
Silver500 PesosNot FoundNot FoundNot FoundODD Muse Brewing Co.Dallas, TX
BronzeMunk Lager4.6%16Not FoundMunkle Brewing Co.Charleston, SC

2023 · Category 40 · 141 Entrants

2023 · Category 40 · 141 Entrants. Select a column header to sort.
Hops
GoldLittle WingNot FoundNot FoundNot FoundHorse Thief Hollow Brewing Co.Chicago, IL
SilverOfrenda5.6%15Not FoundDevice Brewing Co.Sacramento, CA
BronzeTora!Not FoundNot FoundNot FoundFall Brewing Co.San Diego, CA

2022 · Category 39 · 123 Entrants

2022 · Category 39 · 123 Entrants. Select a column header to sort.
Hops
GoldAlright, Alright, AlrightNot FoundNot FoundNot FoundRoadmap Brewing Co.San Antonio, TX
SilverDos Topas4.5%12Not FoundTopa Topa Brewing Co. (HQ)Ventura, CA
BronzeHoly GhostNot FoundNot FoundNot FoundLaughing Monk BrewingSan Francisco, CA

2026 Medal Beers

Gold in International Pilsener

Tucker Lager

Tucker Brewing Co., Tucker, GA

Category
International Pilsener
Entries
79
ABV
4.7%
IBU
19
Style
Helles Lager
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Not Found

Tasting Notes

Crisp, clean and crushable, it is the perfect balance of sweet and bitter. Refreshing light aromas of bread and honeysuckle packed in a frothy head.

Source: tuckerbrewing.com

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Silver in International Pilsener

Hi-Wire Lager

Hi-Wire Brewing, Asheville, NC

Category
International Pilsener
Entries
79
ABV
4.6%
IBU
22
Style
American lager
Malts
Pilsen malt
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Not Found

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.

Source: hiwirebrewing.com

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Bronze in International Pilsener

Breakside The Sublime

Breakside Brewery & Taproom, Milwaukie, OR

Category
International Pilsener
Entries
79
ABV
5.2%
IBU
18
Style
Bavarian-style Helles lager
Malts
German Pilsner malt
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

FLAVOR PROFILE: sweet herbs, soft, baguette

Source: breakside.com

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