King Crispy
Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon, United States 🇺🇸
Lager - Pilsener Regular|
Score
6.83
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This fine beer was crowned WINNER of Pilsner Fest-The Bitburger Challenger at North Portland German Beer Bar Prost!
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7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Reviewed from notes.
Can to becher glass.
Appearance: clear yellow color with a two finger white foamy head which dissipated nicely to leave some super subtle lace
Aroma: floral & grassy hoppiness, light clean biscuity malts
Flavor: blends the prior noted aromas into a sweet crisp malty vibe; finishes malty
Texture: light to medium bodied, very sessionable, very smooth along the tongue
Overall: a nicely done pilsener, whether it's a German one or a Czech one but part of me thinks maybe Czech, eh, no worries either way, I'd have again.
Can to becher glass.
Appearance: clear yellow color with a two finger white foamy head which dissipated nicely to leave some super subtle lace
Aroma: floral & grassy hoppiness, light clean biscuity malts
Flavor: blends the prior noted aromas into a sweet crisp malty vibe; finishes malty
Texture: light to medium bodied, very sessionable, very smooth along the tongue
Overall: a nicely done pilsener, whether it's a German one or a Czech one but part of me thinks maybe Czech, eh, no worries either way, I'd have again.
Tried
from Can
on 22 Feb 2026
at 23:31
6.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Crisp for sure. Not so sure about the king of crisp, but definitely represents. Clear golden pour. Light bitter end. Decent noble hops. Can from mixed pack.
Tried
from Can
on 10 Aug 2025
at 20:54
3.9/10
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Appearance 3
Aroma 5
Flavor 3
Texture 4
Overall 4
3$ can total wine st pete. Fairly clear pale. Clean fresh lager nose with a hint of cream corn. First taste is certainly general pilsner sharp bitter bite. Good level of carbonation. Getting some fresh cut grass. Bitterness builds towards the middle. Starting to feel like yer typical domestic attempt at a real pilsner, not quite getting there. Goes down fairly easy. In the end, the bitter bite continues to escalate to a solid long finish. Needs some manners.
Tried
from Can
from
Total Wine & More - St. Petersburg, FL
on 09 Aug 2025
at 21:21
8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 8.5
Texture 10
Overall 8
Worktrip. Part of a mixed six brought back to my San Jose hotel. 4.19.25 freshie at the time in May, but now it's July.
Clear, pale, classic lager with a soapy, slightly thin head.
Saline, light soap, sort of high acid, sharp grain.
Bittersweet, leaning off-dry. High acid, tight grain, small citrus, sweet herbal.
Extra crispy itchy but not irritating. Really slosh-able.
Exactly what you want, but done a little better.
Clear, pale, classic lager with a soapy, slightly thin head.
Saline, light soap, sort of high acid, sharp grain.
Bittersweet, leaning off-dry. High acid, tight grain, small citrus, sweet herbal.
Extra crispy itchy but not irritating. Really slosh-able.
Exactly what you want, but done a little better.
Tried
from Can
on 11 Jul 2025
at 22:25
7.5/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Bought locally from Cy Discount Liquor.
Pours a clear straw gold with an inch of foam after it settles down. Good retention and lacing.
Smells distinctly hoppy in a Bitburger way. Light spiciness, some bread notes
Taste is, again Bitburger like. Noble. Crisp, clean and dry.
Body is fine for the style. 4.8% abv makes it very drinkable and yes, I would definitely buy this if I saw 6packs.
Pours a clear straw gold with an inch of foam after it settles down. Good retention and lacing.
Smells distinctly hoppy in a Bitburger way. Light spiciness, some bread notes
Taste is, again Bitburger like. Noble. Crisp, clean and dry.
Body is fine for the style. 4.8% abv makes it very drinkable and yes, I would definitely buy this if I saw 6packs.
Tried
from Can
on 14 May 2025
at 16:11
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
12 oz. can from Total Wine. Pours a hazy light yellow color with a bright white head and very good retention. Good lacing. Sharp pilsner malt aroma. The taste follows the nose: Sharp pilsner malt flavor with a crisp finish. Clean and refreshing. Aptly named. Medium-light body. Above average carbonation. Lighter than expected bitterness.
Tried
from Can
on 19 Dec 2024
at 00:31
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
12oz can. Golden pour, foamy white head. Grainy, biscuity aroma. Taste is bready, crisp, clean with a nice tingly bitterness that lasts for a while.
Tried
from Can
on 20 Sep 2024
at 21:47
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
On tap at the Portland location. Pours clear gold. Grain, bubblegum, papaya, peach, light sulfur, lightly herbal. Medium body. Very nice.
Tried
from Draft
on 25 Jun 2024
at 00:49
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
On tap at The Gramaphone. Pours golden with medium white head leaving sticky lacing. The aroma is toasted grain and biscuit. Medium body, cereal, biscuit, cracker, light dry finish, very good.
Tried
from Draft
on 02 Oct 2023
at 02:36
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Keg at the PDX airport location, 9/15/23. Clear gold, medium white head, average retention. Aroma of bready malt, citrus, grass. Taste is grass, hay, citrus, bready malt. Well balanced, crisp.
Tried
on 23 Sep 2023
at 03:13