Grand River Hannenberg Pils

In short: A clean highly drinkable by-the-book pilsner.
How: Tap at brewery (stellar) and 500ml bottles (good but far from stellar, reviewed here)
The look: Clear blonde body topped by a short-lived white head
In long: Lots of cereals, light touch of honey, smooth carbonation, low-key grassy hops, some garden floral notes, well balanced, highly drinkable, not very tasty, Nothing new. I had it on tap at the brewery and thought it was amazing. So I bought of bottles that turned out to be pretty good but far from what I had at the brewery. Still, this is one of (if not THE) best pils bottled in Canada. Although that means as much as saying that Lada is the best car made in Russia.

[1338-20080510] Tap. Bitter grainy toasted malt aroma has light celery or tart berry notes. Clear, golden orange brown body with a medium-lasting foamy white head. Grainy yeast flavour has a bit of tart red berry fruit and a light bitter aftertaste. Medium body is a little grainy and bitter. Interesting to try.
(@ Volo; Toronto, ON)

500ml bottle, bottled July 30 2008. Golden colour with little head. Grainy aroma with a light sweetness. Flavour is grainy and a little fruity sweet. Good body creamy mouth with lightly dry finish.

Growler from brewery’s retail store. Pours a nice light golden colour (almost yellow) with a small thin head. Grainy nose with a floral hint. Nice clean grainy flavour with a smooth mouthfeel and a little bitterness in the finish.

On tap at C’est what. Very light, guzzlable pils with a creamy, smooth texture, some dry hops and a citrus/floral tinge to it. Nothing crazy, fairly classic and mild pils.