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Oedipus Pilsner

Beer Description

Oedipus Pilsner is the result of three years of research and experiments at the Oedipus Brewery in Amsterdam Noord — documented in the brewery's internal Lager Lager Lager series before the final recipe was confirmed. A German-style pilsner brewed with traditional German and Czech hop varieties and 100% pilsner malt for a pleasant body. Bottom-fermented for a clean and crisp character, lightly dry-hopped to give it subtle grassy and citrus aromas. The pilsner represents an unexpected departure for a brewery famous for its highly experimental and flavour-forward ales — but demonstrates Oedipus's commitment to mastering every style with the same care. Heineken acquired a minority stake in Oedipus in 2019 and took full ownership in June 2023.

Oedipus Pilsner

At a glance

Style
Pilsner
Style category
craft_beer
First brewed
2018
In Heineken portfolio since
2019
Still in portfolio
Yes
Name History
  • Oedipus Lager|Oedipus Pils

Brewing & appearance

Color
Brilliant Gold
Filtered
yes
Fermentation
Bottom Fermented
ABV range
4.1–5.0%
Ingredients
  • Water
  • Malted Barley
  • Hops
  • Noble Hops
  • Yeast
Category
Craft Beer

Taste Profile

Flavor profile
  • Fresh
  • Crisp
  • Slightly Bitter
  • Herbal
  • Citrusy
Body
Light
Finish
  • Clean
  • Crisp
  • Bitter
  • Fresh Bitterness

Brewed by Tradition: The Sites 1 Currently Brewing