Toppling Goliath Brewing Company TG Pils

TG Pils

 

Toppling Goliath Brewing Company in Decorah, Iowa, United States 🇺🇸

  Lager - Pilsener Rotating
Score
6.62
ABV: 5.6% IBU: 30 Ticks: 21
Our Pilsner is brewed with simplicity and results in the harmonious confluence of meticulously executed old-world traditions and ingredients. Our iteration of the Hochkurz mash schedule meant we’d be executing six different temperature rests, each of which carries a specific focus in mind; and while this is significantly more labor intensive than a current-day single infusion mash, the difference in the end result speaks for itself. An egg-white foam rests atop a crisp, clear, golden beer, with just a hint of Hallertau Mittelfruh hops coming through in the finish.
 

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8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8.5 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 8

Canned 10/15/24, drunk 10/23/25.
Clear bright brass with a large, white head fading slowly to cover.
At a year old, having sat warm, this thing exhibits zero oxidation. Rich malts and showing a variety of notes from sugar cookies to sourdough, but primarily rich, sweet and comforting. Hops still lend big herbaceous qualities and the yeast helps dry with mineral and subdued fruit rind.
If the description is to be believed, then I guess this malt bomb is intentional. Pretty insane to be this malty at one year old with a warm rest. Or should I say, this sweet. It works fine since, miraculously, the hops are still ultra present. Not too sweet, at least. Very, very rich example, which is admirable. It's super clean and authentic.

Tried from Can from CBC Liquors - Westford on 23 Oct 2025 at 20:47


6.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

12oz can - picked up at package store. Solid Pils - light, crisp and easy to drink

Tried from Can on 25 May 2025 at 13:05


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8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

6 pack at home but only drank 4 to this point. Golden pour fairly clear and deep hued. Fluffy white top sits pretty. Nose is herbal and floral. Tatses peppery, herbs. Lemon, grassy, citrus pith, light sourdough. Nice zippy palate. Fun example of style

Tried on 18 Apr 2025 at 04:17


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Golden with a white head - Malt aroma - Malt body with gnetle hop bitterness to balance - Malt finish with gentle bitterness - This was nice

Tried from Draft on 01 Mar 2025 at 09:13


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3.8
Appearance - 3 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 3 | Texture - 3 | Overall - 4

Can. Clear yellow pale, decent head. Clean neutral nose. First taste however, is surprisingly excessive pointed bitter pils bitterness that grows stronger after each slug, wheee-ewe. Yes, almost a rubber inner tube taste. Difficult to enjoy. Labor intensive or not, this stuff is quite over the top in the pils bitter biting arena. Was hoping for something a little more civilized, especially since it says bavarian style. Yes I've had a few more authentic bavies that were much better than this. I bet those from bavaria may not rate this highly? Just asking. There, you have it.

Tried from Vintage Estate Wine and Beer on 15 Feb 2025 at 02:59


6

From backlog. Taster, On tap at Mikkeller & Friends, Copenhagen. Golden with white head. Malts, hops, yeast, grain, grassy, some bitterness.

Tried from Draft on 09 Jun 2024 at 14:57


7
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Tap at Mikkeller & Friends, MBCC Week 2024 TTO - 08/05/2024 Grassy bitter hoppy with notes d lemon and floral hoppy accents, medium body, bitter floral brassy hoppy close.

Tried from Draft on 09 Jun 2024 at 08:35


6.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Draught, taster. @Mikkeller & Friends, Copenhagen (Denmark). 08/05/2024 [#7.136 Global - #1.298 United States of America - #17 Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.] Pours clear yellow with a white head. Aroma: grassy hops, spiced malts and crackers. Taste: grassy and spiced hops, gentle banana. Crisp mouthfeel. Next one please!

Tried on 25 May 2024 at 07:47


6.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

A clear golden yellow beer with a white head. Aroma of grassy and gently spicy hops. Taste of spicy and gently grassy hops, pale malt, moderate bitterness. Solid Pils.

Tried on 16 May 2024 at 14:32


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Tried on 09 May 2024 at 07:16