Pilsner Urquell

Holy smokes!!!! This must be Blatz’ long lost European cousin. Nice flavor, distint hops aroma. I could see getting lit up like an Xmas tree on this, and then passing out on the neighbors lawn. But, why oh why would ANYONE put beer into green bottles? Especially the Czechs! They should be ashamed.

Draft in pilsner urquell glass. Poured translucent golden amber with a thin ring of white head. Aroma was sweet and mellifluous, subltey fruity , and slightly citric noble hop finish. Flavor was similar, the pilsner malt handled much better than in most others and this did not taste like cereal rather almost like a vienna malt, apple, leafy hop bitterness accentuated by carbonation gives a bite at the end. The palate was excellent, fuller than any macro pilsner I suspect because a slight resinous qualty is left on the tongue by the noble hops, and there was certainly no watering down or corning up with this pilsner.

Pours a Golden hue with a white head that fades away very fast. No lacing to speak of. Aroma of baked bread and just a slight noble variety hops. Taste comes off slight sweet from the malt, then the noble hops kick in and give off a nice herbal flavored bitterness. Finish is slightly dry. Smooth lighter body palate. Not too weak, nor too heavy, just right for the style. I’m always impressed with Pilsner Urquell, because it proves that Pilsners can have a ton of flavor if brewed right. Those macros really butchered this style with their failed clone beers.

Bottle. Clear golden in colour with noticeable carbonation and a tiny bubbly white head. Floral hop aromas with subtle fruity malt notes. Plenty of bitterness that cascades to its climax before ending on a very nice hoppy finish. Despite the fizzy appearance, the mouthfeel is full and soft.

Vanilla and creamy malt on the nose with a touch of herbal hop character. More herbal and peppery hop notes on the palate that finishes quite dry. the malt body is solid and a touch creamy/buttery. I’m thinking pilgrimage when i drink this!

Bottle and draft. Pours a pale golden body with a white head. Light earthy grassy hop nose, apple skins, floral notes. Thin and crisp with a signature bitter finish.

This beer has a distinct apple aroma to me. It remains one of my favorite pilseners, as it has a nice lift to it and is not at all funky. I can’t believe I’ve never rated this. Great beer, especially considering that you can often find it in bars.

Aug 1, 2006 This is one of my mainstream favorites, enjoyed recently on London trip in Chelsea, but have also drank in Praha. Very refreshing and not too strong. Clean.