This week, Matt tackles the Von Trapp Pilsner, a beer with a name that inevitably sparks Sound of Music jokes—except this time, the jokes are actually true. Yes, Von Trapp Brewing in Vermont is run by the same family that inspired the famous musical, and they’ve made a name for themselves crafting traditional German-style lagers.

Matt shares the story of how this beer’s arrival in Florida sent local craft beer fans into a frenzy and recalls his first, underwhelming experience with Von Trapp Pilsner. But after giving it a second chance, does it live up to the hype? He dives into a BJCP-style evaluation, scoring it 38 out of 50, with praise for its crispness and clarity—though lingering bitterness and an aroma-flavor mismatch kept it from scoring higher.

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Listen now on Neozaz.com, BigMonsterBrewing.com, or your favorite podcast platform. If you love traditional lagers, craft beer hype cycles, or just a good beer rant, this one’s for you!