Birdie Putt Goes Year-Round: How Our Italian Pilsner Earned a Permanent Spot
- 4 days ago
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Updated: 2 days ago
At Six Bridges Brewing, we love a good seasonal. We love the hype, the limited-run excitement, the “grab it while it’s here” energy. But every once in a while, a beer stops acting like a seasonal. It turns into a regular. A go-to. The one you overhear people asking for before they even reach the bar.
That’s exactly what happened with Birdie Putt, our Italian Pilsner brewed for maximum crispness, balance, and drinkability. It’s 4.8% ABV, it’s bright and clean, and it features Saphir hops that bring a refined, modern edge without stepping on the classic lager profile.
And now, after a journey that started small and kept picking up momentum, Birdie Putt has officially reached what we consider the highest honor: year-round status.
This is the story of how it happened, and why we’re all-in on keeping Birdie Putt on deck permanently.
It Started as a Tap-Only Test Batch
Birdie Putt didn’t arrive with a massive rollout. It wasn’t planned as a flagship. In the beginning, it was simply a “let’s see what happens” beer. A small test batch, tap-only, built around a clear goal: make something that feels effortless to drink but still has character.
We’ve always believed a great pilsner can be just as exciting as the loudest IPA. The challenge is that it has nowhere to hide. With beers like this, every little detail matters. The balance. The finish. The way it snaps at the end of a sip and makes you want another.
The response to that early tap-only run was immediate. People came back for it. They asked about it when it rotated off. They told friends. It turned into that rare thing breweries chase constantly: a beer that spreads by word of mouth because it simply delivers.
From Tap Favorite to Cans
Once we saw what was happening in the taproom, the next step felt obvious: we decided to can it.
Canning a beer changes the relationship people have with it. Suddenly, it’s not just something you order when you visit. It becomes something you bring to a cookout. Something you throw in the cooler. Something you keep stocked at home for those “I want a beer, not a project” moments.
Birdie Putt was built for that role.
It’s the kind of beer that fits almost any setting. It can be your first beer, your third beer, or the one you stick with all afternoon. It’s at home on a golf course, but it’s just as at home on a patio, at a backyard grill, or sitting in the fridge waiting for Friday.
Once Birdie Putt hit cans, it didn’t just hold up. It leveled up.
Then It Became a Seasonal, and Kept Outperforming
As we refined the beer and watched demand grow, Birdie Putt settled into a familiar rhythm: a seasonal release that people looked forward to.
But here’s the thing about certain seasonals: sometimes they don’t feel seasonal at all.
Every time Birdie Putt returned, it moved faster. Every time it disappeared, we heard about it. Not in a casual way, either. In a “wait, when is it coming back?” way. In a “my friends are asking for it” way. In a “can I get a case?” way.
At that point, we had to ask ourselves a simple question:If people are treating this like a core beer already, why are we making them wait for it?
Why Birdie Putt Works: The Italian Pilsner Difference
A lot of people hear “pilsner” and think “simple.” We think “precision.”
Birdie Putt is an Italian Pilsner, which means it leans crisp and classic, but with a little extra lift from hop character. Not sticky, not fruity, not loud. More like elegant. Bright. Clean. A subtle aromatic touch that makes it feel refreshed and modern without losing what makes lager great in the first place.
And those Saphir hops are a big part of the equation. They bring an herbal, gently floral, slightly spicy vibe that plays perfectly with the clean malt profile. You notice it, but it doesn’t dominate. It’s the kind of detail you appreciate more as you keep drinking it.
Birdie Putt is also 4.8% ABV, right in the sweet spot for what we want from a year-round beer. Enough presence to feel satisfying, light enough to keep you coming back.
The Name Was an Epiphany, and It Set the Tone
Some beer names take weeks of debate. Some are scribbled on a whiteboard and eventually get chosen because the deadline hits.
Birdie Putt was neither.
When we landed on the name, it felt like a small lightning bolt. An actual “oh, that’s it” moment. It captured the vibe instantly: fun, lighthearted, memorable, and tied to the feeling we wanted the beer to create. Easygoing, social, and a little celebratory. Like the moment you sink a putt you definitely did not deserve to make.
The name helped shape everything that came after. The way we talked about it. The way people asked for it. The way it stuck in customers’ heads. You can taste a beer one time and forget the name. Birdie Putt is hard to forget.
The Real Reason We Made It Year-Round
Here’s the honest answer: you told us to.
Not directly, maybe. But through repeat orders, through the way it moved, through the way you asked about it when it was gone, through the way it became a default choice for people who like great beer but don’t necessarily want something heavy or intense.
Year-round beers should do a few things well:
Be reliable and consistent
Fit more than one occasion
Appeal to both craft fans and casual drinkers
Represent the brewery well
Stay exciting even after the tenth time you order it
Birdie Putt checks every box.
So we made the decision. Birdie Putt isn’t visiting anymore. It lives here now.
Where to Find Birdie Putt
Birdie Putt is available at our taprooms in Johns Creek and Milton, and you’ll see it as a core option moving forward. If you’re local, come grab it fresh at the taproom. If you’re stocking the fridge, keep an eye out for cans at your local bottle shop as availability expands.
If you’re the kind of drinker who always says, “I just want something crisp,” this is your beer.
FAQ: Birdie Putt Italian Pilsner
Is Birdie Putt a lager? Yes. Birdie Putt is an Italian Pilsner, which is a style within the lager family. Clean, crisp, and refreshing.
What hops are used in Birdie Putt? Birdie Putt features Saphir hops, which add subtle floral and herbal character.
What is the ABV of Birdie Putt? Birdie Putt is 4.8% ABV.
Why did Six Bridges make Birdie Putt a year-round beer? Because it consistently performed like a core beer. Demand stayed strong across tap, cans, and seasonal runs, and people kept asking for it.
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