GRAPE ESCAPE

That grape aroma hits you right as you pour it, and the 6.9% ABV is hidden under that smooth malt sweetness—dangerously easy to sip for a pilsner this bold.

That 6.9% Imperial Pilsner is a sneaky one—the grape comes in bright and wine-like up front, then settles into that soft malt sweetness on the finish. I wasn’t sure about the pairing at first, but it’s balanced enough that I finished the bottle way too fast.

The grape flavor really pops against that clean pilsner backbone, and the malt sweetness keeps it from feeling too sharp. Wasn’t expecting such a smooth finish from something this strong, but it’s dangerously easy to sip.