In Episode 15 of Matt Likes Beer, Matt samples PVD Pils, an Italian Pilsner from Long Live Beer Works in Providence, Rhode Island. While there wasn’t much information to be found on the beer itself, Matt makes the most of it—digging into the brewery, the elusive Italian Pilsner style, and his love-hate relationship with beer rating standards.

Matt shares insights on:

The unique, dry-hopped character of Italian Pilsners and their unexpected origin story.

His thoughts on Long Live Beer Works’ dual locations in Providence and Boston, and their mission to never brew a flagship beer.

The pros, cons, and addictive temptation of beer delivery app Tavour, which introduced him to this beer in the first place.

Matt evaluates PVD Pils as a German Pilsner + dry hopping under BJCP’s 34B "mixed-style" category, scoring it a strong 41 out of 50. He praises its crisp balance and soft bitterness, though wishes the dry hopping came through a bit more boldly.

With no one-star reviews available, this episode skips that segment—but not before delivering a full pour of beer nerd insight, judging challenges, and personal anecdotes.

Listen now at Neozaz.com, BigMonsterBrewing.com, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you’re curious about Italian Pilsners or want a crash course in evaluating mixed-style beers, this episode’s got you covered.