Little King
Name: Little King
Style: American Pils.
ABV: Less than 0.5% ABV
Description from the Brewer:
A playful double-meaning pilsner. Based on fables and lore, the wren is known as the king of birds for its cleverness. Its scientific name hints at a cave-dweller that forages and nests in the dark—much like lagers maturing in underground caves.
We loved that "Little King" (a nod to Ryan) ships about 99% of our orders. With a small team, Ryan quickly took on website orders, but after years, his title—"Shipping Captain"—just didn’t fit as a beer name (plus, we already have one boat-themed name, haha).
Self Care has crafted a fun mix of seasonal pilsners. I wouldn’t call this a permanent rotator yet; it’s an experiment with hopping techniques and the heritage of ancient German, English, or Washington-specific hops—resulting from some seriously clever breeding blends.
This pilsner showcases what Nugget hops can do, paired with a younger blend of Triumph as a companion hop—a cross of staple German lager hops and Nugget (plus a few English varieties Nugget was bred from). Modern and classic, this brew aims to innovate in the NA pilsner market. It’s more than just a nod to historic or trendy styles (Italian pilsners, cold IPAs, etc.). It’s something you can’t label—just like all that Ryan does for us, or how a little bird can be mighty.
Hops were feathered in during both the hot and cold sides of brewing. Look for Nugget’s notes of sweet fruits and citrus, mixed with Triumph’s characteristics and a punchy, woody aroma you’d expect from a modern lager hop. Nugget is one of our favorites—we wouldn’t say it’s traditionally used in lagers/pilsners, but it should be!
WARNING: similar to many juices, kombucha, and other beverages you'll find in the grocery store, this product has not been pasteurized, and therefore may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems.
PLEASE NOTE: like other beverage industries have been doing for centuries, we mitigate the potential for bacterial growth in other ways, rather than to pasteurize and destroy the nuanced flavors that make our beer stand out from many pasteurized non-alcoholic beer offerings, though we do acknowledge pasteurization is the most effective way to inhibit bacterial growth, or potential for refermentation in the can. Risk may be exacerbated by prolonged warm storage, so to mitigate risk, always cold-store Self Care immediately upon receipt, and avoid exposure to extreme heat.
Name: Little King
Style: American Pils.
ABV: Less than 0.5% ABV
Description from the Brewer:
A playful double-meaning pilsner. Based on fables and lore, the wren is known as the king of birds for its cleverness. Its scientific name hints at a cave-dweller that forages and nests in the dark—much like lagers maturing in underground caves.
We loved that "Little King" (a nod to Ryan) ships about 99% of our orders. With a small team, Ryan quickly took on website orders, but after years, his title—"Shipping Captain"—just didn’t fit as a beer name (plus, we already have one boat-themed name, haha).
Self Care has crafted a fun mix of seasonal pilsners. I wouldn’t call this a permanent rotator yet; it’s an experiment with hopping techniques and the heritage of ancient German, English, or Washington-specific hops—resulting from some seriously clever breeding blends.
This pilsner showcases what Nugget hops can do, paired with a younger blend of Triumph as a companion hop—a cross of staple German lager hops and Nugget (plus a few English varieties Nugget was bred from). Modern and classic, this brew aims to innovate in the NA pilsner market. It’s more than just a nod to historic or trendy styles (Italian pilsners, cold IPAs, etc.). It’s something you can’t label—just like all that Ryan does for us, or how a little bird can be mighty.
Hops were feathered in during both the hot and cold sides of brewing. Look for Nugget’s notes of sweet fruits and citrus, mixed with Triumph’s characteristics and a punchy, woody aroma you’d expect from a modern lager hop. Nugget is one of our favorites—we wouldn’t say it’s traditionally used in lagers/pilsners, but it should be!
WARNING: similar to many juices, kombucha, and other beverages you'll find in the grocery store, this product has not been pasteurized, and therefore may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems.
PLEASE NOTE: like other beverage industries have been doing for centuries, we mitigate the potential for bacterial growth in other ways, rather than to pasteurize and destroy the nuanced flavors that make our beer stand out from many pasteurized non-alcoholic beer offerings, though we do acknowledge pasteurization is the most effective way to inhibit bacterial growth, or potential for refermentation in the can. Risk may be exacerbated by prolonged warm storage, so to mitigate risk, always cold-store Self Care immediately upon receipt, and avoid exposure to extreme heat.