Trumer Pils 12Pk

Trumer Pils 12Pk is a 12-pack of the award-winning Austrian-style pilsner brewed at 4.9% ABV in Berkeley, California. Winner of 21 international gold medals—including the 2025 Australian International Beer Awards Champion International Beer Trophy—Trumer stands as one of the most decorated pilsners produced in the United States, rooted in over four centuries of Austrian brewing tradition.

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.9%  |  Origin: Berkeley, California, USA  |  Style: Austrian-Style Pilsner  |  Brewery: Trumer Brauerei Berkeley

Production & Heritage

Trumer Brauerei traces its origins to Salzburg, Austria, where it has brewed pilsner for more than 400 years. In 2004, the brewery opened a dedicated facility in Berkeley, California, replicating the Austrian process on American soil. Trumer Pils is brewed strictly under the German Beer Purity Law (Reinheitsgebot), using only water, malt, hops, and yeast. A defining production step is the brewery's precision milling technique, which removes barley malt husks before brewing to eliminate astringent bitterness. Fermentation runs a full three weeks, longer than many commercial lagers, contributing to the beer's clean, refined character.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Clean floral hop notes open the nose, followed by sweet cereal grain and a peppery, herbal quality. A subtle pine-sap character emerges as the beer warms slightly in the glass.

Taste: The entry is bright and malt-forward with flavors of rye bread and biscuit, edged by a delicately caramelized, subtly toasty quality. At mid-palate, citrusy hops and firm bitterness assert themselves, keeping the underlying malt sweetness in check. The balance between sweet pilsner malt and spicy hop character is precise without leaning too far in either direction.

Finish: Decidedly crisp and dry, with tight carbonation bubbles creating a sparkling, effervescent mouthfeel that scrubs the palate clean. Lingering floral bitterness and a trace of peppery spice carry the finish for several seconds.

How to Drink Trumer Pils

Pour into a tall pilsner glass at 38–42°F to release the full aromatic complexity; this beer rewards the extra step beyond drinking straight from the bottle. Trumer Pils is a sessionable, standalone beer, but it also works in beer cocktails: a Shandy (half Trumer, half fresh lemonade) plays off its citrusy hop notes; a Michelada benefits from the dry, clean base that won't muddy the tomato-lime-hot sauce mix; and a Radler with grapefruit soda highlights the herbal, pine-like hop character.

Best For

• Stocking a backyard barbecue or summer cookout with a crowd-friendly, high-quality lager
• Introducing craft-curious drinkers to what a traditional pilsner can be
• Pairing alongside a multi-course meal as a palate-refreshing table beer
• Gifting a beer enthusiast who appreciates European brewing heritage and clean technique

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Trumer Pils taste like? Trumer Pils delivers a balanced profile of sweet pilsner malt with rye bread and biscuit flavors, countered by firm hop bitterness and floral, peppery spice. The finish is notably crisp and dry with lively carbonation.

How does Trumer Pils compare to Jever? Both are highly regarded pilsners with pronounced hop bitterness and dry finishes, and beer enthusiasts frequently rank them side by side. Trumer leans slightly more toward floral, herbal aromatics and delicate malt sweetness, while Jever is known for a sharper, more assertive bitterness characteristic of North German pilsners.

Is Trumer Pils good for beginners? Trumer Pils is an excellent entry point into traditional-style pilsner because its precision-milled brewing process eliminates harsh bitterness, making the hop character approachable without sacrificing complexity.

Where is Trumer Pils made? Trumer Pils is brewed at Trumer Brauerei in Berkeley, California, a facility opened in 2004 as the American outpost of the original Trumer Brauerei in Salzburg, Austria, which has been brewing for over 400 years.

What foods pair well with Trumer Pils? Grilled sausages and bratwurst complement the malt backbone; fresh seafood like raw oysters or ceviche match the crisp dryness; soft pretzels with mustard echo the bready malt notes; sharp aged cheeses like Gruyère balance the hop bitterness; and lighter salads with herbal vinaigrettes mirror the beer's floral aromatics.

What sizes does Trumer Pils come in? Trumer Pils is commonly available in 12-packs of 12 fl oz (355ml) bottles, as well as single bottles, six-packs, and draft.

Is Trumer Pils worth the price? Trumer Pils positions in the premium import-style pilsner tier, and its 21 gold medals, Reinheitsgebot adherence, and specialized husk-removal milling process justify its modest step up from mass-market lagers.

Why Trumer Pils?

Few American-brewed pilsners carry the pedigree of a 400-year Austrian brewing lineage backed by 21 international gold medals and a 2025 Champion International Beer Trophy from the Australian International Beer Awards. The husk-removal milling technique is genuinely uncommon in commercial brewing and produces a measurably smoother drinking experience. An 87 score on BeerAdvocate across hundreds of ratings reflects broad, consistent approval from a demanding community. For drinkers who want a pilsner that bridges Old World discipline with New World freshness, Trumer delivers substance behind the reputation.