Pilsner Urquell

Brewed by Plzensky Prazdroj (SABMiller)
Style: Bohemian Pilsener
Plzen, Czech Republic

Supposedly its gone down in quality in the last 10 years, but Pilsner Urquell remains a terrific beer. Very soft body for a Pilsner, and very flowery nose. The sulfur is supposed to be there, but when you try it on tap, its less prevalent. You can’t say you like beer if you don’t like Pilsner Urquell.

Rich honey and leathery taste glides down too easily. Flowery slightlysweet and delish. Bring it on, try it in a factory glass,even better. Encore

The best Pilsner I’ve had. A Czech friend of mine says the version we get in the US is hoppier than the original; I find this difficult to imagine, as the hops are so subtle in the first place that they aren’t the main focus of this brew. For some reason, the lunkheads at the pub I frequent most list this in the menu as being German. May the ghost of Josef Svejk haunt them until such time as they repent this error... Rerate 9/5/02: I had one of these from the bottle and it was even better than I remembered; like sticking my head into a sack of Saaz hops, all grassy and herby. I take back what I said about subtle hops, but won’t change the rating otherwise.

anyways this used to be good anywhere in the czech republic a few years ago, a couple of years ago it was still very good anywhere in plzen, nowadays you have to go to the brewery to get the good stuff. at its best it’s still seriously bitter with a big floral aroma and some peachy sweetness and a buttery texture

By far the finest Pils I have had. Even the American bottled version isn’t bad. Nothing compares to a fresh Urquell in Praha. Fantastic!

I am basing this review on the best Pilsner Urquell that I have ever had. But usually it is not up to par, this beer is notorious for not travelling well, and this is well deserved as you will generally get a mediocre if not downright bad bottle. But if you get a good one it is a great pilsener. Must be great at the source...

Can. Poured a beautiful golden color with a small head that quickly disappeared. No skunk smell that I have gotten from bottles. Amazing mouthfeel from a 4.4% beer. Maltiness that clings to the tongue, which is then quickly replaced by a dry bitterness from the hops. Finishes crisp and clean. The gold standard for it’s style