The Good, the Bad, and the Crispy: The HOME/AWAY Story
We’ve got some exciting news bubbling up at the brewery! We recently teamed up with our good friends at Xül Brewing Company to craft a collaboration that perfectly captures the spirit of both our places: The Good, the Bad, and the CrispyWest Coast Pilsner.
This isn’t just a beer; it’s the second chapter in our HOME/AWAY series—a high-five between the mountains and the metropolis. As our H.O.B.O. (Head of Brewery Operations), Chris Meadows, puts it:
“Where cold mountain air meets a gritty city’s edge, this West Coast Pilsner rolls in crisp, golden, and gunning for greatness.”
Frontier Showdown: The Malts and Hops
Brewed in the spirit of craft camaraderie with a nod to the rugged charm of the Old West, this beer asks you to forget everything you thought you knew about light lagers—this one’s got some teeth.
For the beer nerds, the HOBO laid down the technical specs that make this beer sing:
The Foundation
Built on a trio of premium malts—Weyermann Barke, Malteurop, and a custom Tennessee-grown Pilsner from Carolina Malt House—this beer lays down a clean, honey-kissed base with subtle notes of grain and straw. A touch of regional 2-row barley adds depth and a sense of place, like a saddle-worn map guiding the way.
The Hop Power Play
The hop bill is a frontier showdown.
- Bitterness: First-wort Columbus brings an assertive, clean bitterness.
- Kettle & Whirlpool: Erebus and Chinook ride in late with candied fruit and floral spice, while additions of Zeus Salvo from Hopsteiner steer the flavor toward pungent resin.
- Dry-Hop Standoff: An aggressive dry hop of Citra, Mosaic, and Alora Lupulin delivers bursts of pomelo, mango, melon, apricot, and fresh cracked black pepper.
The Pour, The Profile, The Pride
This outlaw pours pale gold with brilliant clarity and a tight white head. Aromas of grapefruit zest, tropical fruit, and pine needles lead into a crisp malt backbone. Light-bodied and effervescent, the finish is bone-dry with refreshing bitterness and a lingering hop twang.
The West Coast Pilsner is a modern hybrid style that bridges the drinkability of a traditional German Pilsner with the bold hop character of a West Coast IPA, leaning into clarity, bitterness, and intense aroma.
As Chris concludes:
“Tradition meets innovation. Mountains meet metropolis. A beer for trail riders and taproom dwellers alike—crafted with precision, brewed with passion, and poured with pride.”
The Details
Style: West Coast Pilsner
Collaboration: Xül Brewing Company
Series: HOME/AWAY
Availability
Available now at Peaceful Side Brewery and Xül Brewing Company taprooms, in cans, and through Cherokee Distributing.
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