Czech Style Pilsner

Gordon Biersch Brewing Company

Czech Style Pilsner - 5.3% ABV

Rating: 4.0 out of 5.0

"Czech Style Pilsner is a celebration of hops. It was first brewed in the Czech town of Pilsen in 1842 using special yeast smuggled out of Germany by a Czech monk. The region surrounding Pilsen is famous for its hops. Pilsner was the first clear golden brew: beers before it were dark and cloudy. We use imported Bavarian Hallertau and Tettnang aroma hops along with the finest pilsner malt."

Found this one at the new liquor store I recently came across. Crista actually picked this one out so we split it. Aren't I nice sharing my beer heh? It pours to a nice golden color with just a small head. Looks like a pilsner to me heh. I noticed aromas of spicy floral notes and of course the hops are really popping. Bit of a grain smell too. Nice amount of carbonation as well. Once again, looks like a pilsner. As for taste it's pretty much what you'd expect from a damn good pilsner. Nice crisp taste with a flavor burst of hops and grains that finishes with a slightly malt flavor. Nice and crisp, dry, and has a good balance of the floral hops and sweetness/bitterness. A very well balanced and satisfying pilsner. It's what the so called king of beers should taste like, a real pilsner. A great beer to have with some burgers and chips watching a game on a weekend afternoon.