Buffalo Creek 360 Pils 4Pk

Buffalo Creek 360 Pils 4-Pack is a German-style pilsner brewed in Long Grove, Illinois, at 4.5% ABV, sold in a four-pack format. Named after Buffalo Creek Brewing's address at 360 Historical Lane, this sessionable lager reflects the brewery's dedication to authentic European brewing traditions.

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.5%  |  Origin: Long Grove, Illinois  |  Style: German-Style Pilsner  |  Brewery: Buffalo Creek Brewing

Production & Heritage

Buffalo Creek Brewing operates out of a location on 360 Historical Lane in Long Grove, Illinois — the very address that gives this pilsner its name. The brewery focuses on German and Belgian-style recipes, and the 360 Pils represents their take on a traditional German pilsner. At 4.5% ABV, it sits squarely in the sessionable range, built around clean fermentation and balanced malt-to-hop character consistent with the style's European roots.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh bread crust and light grain open the nose, followed by a gentle grassy hop presence. The overall impression is clean and inviting without heavy perfume.

Taste: The entry is crisp and grain-forward, with rich bready malt flavors taking center stage on the mid-palate. Subtle hop bitterness emerges to balance the malt sweetness, keeping the profile lean and drinkable. The overall impression stays true to German pilsner conventions — restrained, balanced, and refreshing.

Finish: The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering bread crust and a faint hoppy snap. It wraps up quickly, encouraging another sip without residual heaviness.

How to Drink 360 Pils

Pour into a pilsner glass or flute at around 38–42°F to showcase the bright golden color and maintain carbonation. Drinking straight from the can works for casual settings, but a proper pour reveals the full aromatic profile.

For cocktail-adjacent serves: a Shandy with fresh lemonade plays well against the bready malt; a Radler with grapefruit soda amplifies the hop character with citrus; and a Michelada turns the crisp base into a savory, spiced refresher.

Best For

• Backyard grilling sessions where a light, easy-drinking lager keeps pace with the heat
• Introducing craft beer drinkers to authentic German-style pilsner
• Pairing with a casual weeknight dinner that calls for something clean and undemanding
• Supporting a local Illinois brewery with a well-executed classic style

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 360 Pils taste like? Buffalo Creek 360 Pils delivers rich bready malt flavors balanced by a subtle hop bitterness, with a bright golden appearance and a clean, dry finish typical of German-style pilsners.

How does 360 Pils compare to other craft pilsners? At 4.5% ABV, 360 Pils leans into the traditional German pilsner template with restrained bitterness and prominent malt character, making it slightly more bread-forward than many American craft pilsners that emphasize hop aroma.

Is 360 Pils good for session drinking? At 4.5% ABV, it is firmly in session territory, designed for extended drinking without palate fatigue or excessive alcohol impact.

Where is 360 Pils made? 360 Pils is brewed by Buffalo Creek Brewing at their facility on 360 Historical Lane in Long Grove, Illinois, a suburb northwest of Chicago.

What foods pair well with 360 Pils? Grilled bratwurst complements the bready malt; a classic Caesar salad matches the crisp, dry finish; soft pretzels with mustard echo the grain character; fish tacos work against the light body; and mild white cheeses like Havarti align with the pilsner's clean profile.

What sizes does 360 Pils come in? The 360 Pils is available in a four-pack format from Buffalo Creek Brewing.

Is 360 Pils worth the price? As a locally brewed German-style pilsner from a small Illinois brewery, 360 Pils positions in the craft beer value tier — approachable pricing for a style-faithful, sessionable lager.

Why 360 Pils?

Buffalo Creek Brewing's 360 Pils stands on a straightforward premise: brew a German-style pilsner with discipline and let the style speak for itself. The 4.5% ABV keeps it light enough for repeat pours without sacrificing the bready malt backbone that defines the category. Coming from a brewery rooted in German and Belgian traditions, this is not a trend-chasing release — it is a foundational style executed with care by a local Illinois operation. For drinkers who value clean lager brewing over flashy adjuncts, the 360 Pils delivers exactly what the style promises.