Tröegs Sunshine Pils - Tröegs Brewing Company

Yabev15

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%

09-25-2012 01:57:01 | More by Yabev15

Rifugium

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -14%

05-19-2013 05:29:32 | More by Rifugium

Jimmys

Pennsylvania

3.35/5  rDev -11.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 2.75

12 oz bottled. bottled 04-01-13.

A: bright yellow hue. great clarity. bright white head has good retention and tons of lacing.

S: the yeast component is strong, probably the most in-your-face aroma going on here. reminds me more of a Helles than a German Pils at this point. a mild German hop aroma chimes in at the end, but minimal at best.

T: yeasty. similar to the nose with the strong yeast flavor. a bit of grain too. almost biscotti or licorice like. finish has a significant amount of bitterness that lingers with a grainy flavor.

M: average. moderate amount of carb. light bodied brew.

D: overall I am a little disappointed with this brew. I know this has won a gold medal at GABF which typically equates to cream of the crop brews. however, this is just not doing it for me. not only as a German Pils but even as a well-made beer. yeast component too strong, hop character not enough. maybe last years was better...

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2013 03:35:33 | More by Jimmys

shagens

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +5.8%

05-14-2013 18:48:56 | More by shagens

lsummers

California

4.38/5  rDev +15.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Pours a bright, slightly hazy yellow. Seems to be very close in color to the sun on the packaging.

Smells of some clean fresh malty caramel sweetness with a touch of cut grass.

Taste starts with crisp brown sugar, nutty, biscuit notes. There's a peppery, slightly herbal and fresh cut grass hop note that adds to the fresh bite. It's very clean and soft. The moderate carbonation adds some sharpness.

Overall, this is a great pilsner. One that I feel keeps up and surpasses many of the top German pils.

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2013 17:13:42 | More by lsummers

jbaker67

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

05-12-2013 10:35:22 | More by jbaker67

drh88

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +5.8%

05-12-2013 04:37:09 | More by drh88

mikejseal

Virginia

4.2/5  rDev +11.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Hard pour from a bottle that was given a little shake

A: very little head that faded quickly-nice lacing though. Beautiful pale straw color

S: Spicy, citrusy grassy scent

T: Nice spicy herbal twang from the hops with no bitterness

M: very dry, crisp and refreshing-low carbonation though

O: I love German pilsners so it's no surprise that I liked this- The particular spicy herbal hints in this beer was nice.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 16:57:10 | More by mikejseal

philaduffia

New York

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

05-11-2013 04:07:30 | More by philaduffia

YeastEnthusiast

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

05-10-2013 22:35:24 | More by YeastEnthusiast

mrosenfeld32

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +5.8%

05-10-2013 00:07:37 | More by mrosenfeld32

Eastside151

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

05-09-2013 03:56:50 | More by Eastside151

ThisWangsChung

Maryland

3.54/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Brief write-up regarding a fresh batch on-tap. This was everything I had hoped for - a refreshing, easy drinking pilsner with a pleasant earthy/lemony hop profile. No, it won't win awards for complexity or depth, but when you're washing down some delicious "steamed crab" chicken wings, I can't think of a better beer for the task. I also think it does an okay job of coming across bigger than it really is, both in mouthfeel and flavor, without ruining its drinkability.

Serving type: on-tap

05-09-2013 02:51:17 | More by ThisWangsChung

pcsnyder

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +5.8%

05-09-2013 02:05:05 | More by pcsnyder

griffeyb

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +5.8%

05-08-2013 17:56:59 | More by griffeyb

discharmingly

Massachusetts

3/5  rDev -20.6%

05-08-2013 13:57:40 | More by discharmingly

Holland

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%

05-08-2013 02:31:04 | More by Holland

j1knapp

Maryland

4/5  rDev +5.8%

05-08-2013 00:38:19 | More by j1knapp

blknikon

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -14%

05-07-2013 22:10:35 | More by blknikon

JakeDebus

Maryland

3.25/5  rDev -14%

05-07-2013 20:07:17 | More by JakeDebus

anvilx

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

05-07-2013 02:37:25 | More by anvilx

ItsTheLimit

Florida

3/5  rDev -20.6%

05-07-2013 00:30:58 | More by ItsTheLimit

sweenbeen

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%

05-06-2013 22:08:12 | More by sweenbeen

Holmes698

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

05-06-2013 17:09:10 | More by Holmes698

CurtFromHershey

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +5.8%

05-05-2013 12:49:18 | More by CurtFromHershey