Live Oak Brewing Co. 'Gold' is a shining example of traditional German craftsmanship interpreted through Texas terroir. This North German-style Pilsner delivers a refreshing, clean lager experience rooted in old-world brewing techniques. With its bright body, subtle malt sweetness, and crisp noble hop character, Gold is a vibrant, refined lager built for everyday enjoyment.
Product Details:
- Style: North German-style Pilsner
- ABV: 4.8%
- IBU: 34
- Hops: Hallertau noble hops
- Yeast: German lager yeast
- Fermentation: Long cold fermentation and secondary lagering
- Format: Draft and packaged formats available
- Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Sensory Description:
Pouring a clear, straw-gold hue with a lasting white head, Gold offers an aromatic bouquet of fresh grain, light honey, and grassy hop spice. The palate is crisp and linear with delicate malt character followed by herbal bitterness and a bone-dry finish. Every element—from its bright carbonation to its restrained sweetness—is precision-tuned for drinkability and balance. It’s the kind of beer that tastes better with each sip.
Brewer's Background:
Founded in 1997, Live Oak Brewing Company has been a pillar of the Texas craft beer scene, specializing in central European beer styles made with painstaking attention to detail. Using old-world methods like decoction mashing and open fermentation, Live Oak delivers beers with character, authenticity, and consistency. Their brewery in Austin stands as a temple to classic brewing, anchored in tradition but driven by a passion for quality.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve Gold chilled at 38–42°F in a tall pilsner glass to showcase its brilliant clarity and effervescence. Ideal for warm afternoons, casual gatherings, or pairing with pretzels, grilled sausages, schnitzel, or a crisp Caesar salad. Light enough to refresh, but flavorful enough to satisfy, Gold is the beer that proves simple can be spectacular.
Live Oak Gold is not just a well-made lager—it's a standard-bearer for fans of traditional pilsners who want Texas-brewed authenticity with every pour.
