 cazort (376), Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Aug 18, 2008
(On tap) This brew was hardly hoppy enough to qualify as a pilsener, in my book. It tasted disturbingly similar to some of the Italian macro beers, such as Peroni or Birra Moretti, although to give it a little credit, it lacks the unpleasant qualities of these beers. What I taste is a mildly sweet, grainy malt, with a fairly yeasty character. The aroma is mostly of malt. There are hardly any hops worth speaking of. There is none of the grassy character that is typical of Czech pilseners, nor the complexity of German pilseners. I think this beer is mis-named and mis-categorized! It’s pleasant, but lacks depth. It’s good in the category of light beers lacking bitterness, but I think it needs far more hops to qualify as a decent pilsener.
JoeMcPhee (3899), Jackson Heights, New York, USA
Nov 28, 2008 Tap at the tasting room. Sweet grassy/herbal hoppy aroma. Very fresh saaz-loaded flavour with a nice soft fresh bitterness. Very clean malt base with a fresh soft herbal character. A nice czech-style pils.
wetherel (1151), Encinitas, California, USA
Sep 10, 2008 On my new "try as many pilseners as possible" quest, I found this on tap at PP Carlsbad. Poured by my friend, Sean. Light yellow color, small white head, fading fast. Aroma is a small amount of yeastiness, I yearn for more. Saaz are muted as well, but I suppose that is a good thing. Easy to drink, which is bringing up my ratings lately after trying far too many undrinkable 11% alcobombs. A pleasure.
maniac (2023), Richmond, Virginia, USA
Aug 29, 2008 On tap at Ballast Point during the RBSG Pub Crawl Tour on 08/01/2008. Clear golden body with a medium creamy white head. Grassy honey aroma. Grassy honey flavor, hints of saaz. Medium light body with moderately high carbonation.
doubleo (966), San Diego, California, USA
Aug 25, 2008 On-tap at the Carroll Canyon location. Pours clear, golden yellow with a thin, crisp white head, specks of lace. Smells crisp and malty with a nice, crisp earthy hop presence. Tastes crisp and slightly malty and sweet with a nice, green, hop bitterness, Thin body, crisp carbonation.
hopscotch (4679), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
Aug 20, 2008 Draft… <b>RBSG ’08</b>… Clear, straw-colored lager with a small, creamy, white head and everlasting retention. Terrific lacework. Grainy, spicy hop aroma with a touch of honey. Medium-bodied with a creamy mouthfeel and kicked-back carbonation. Brewed to style with moderate honey sweetness and medium bitterness provided by sharp, spicy hops. Lengthy, bitter finish.
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