Sandlot Barmen Pilsener

Brewed by Sandlot Brewery (MolsonCoors)
Style: Bohemian Pilsener
Denver, Colorado USA

I took a scenic drive through the foothills today, and decided to stop off in Golden for lunch - this beer was served at a local pub, and I was told it was a Coors product, which I guess it pretty much is - served in a Barmen pils glass - first of all, the beer was beautiful - clear gold, effervescent carbonation, thick, frothy, lasting head, that billowed up out of the glass - grassy noble hops in the nose, with notes of toasted grains, mild malt sweetness, light minerals - very clean and refreshing - mild bready character, but otherwise clean and crisp - some spicy noble hops on the back end - a hint of lemon - this is definitely a german pils, not a bohemian one, but I guess I’m splitting hairs - why can’t Coors make more stuff like this?

On tap at Falling Rock served in a Barmen pils logoed glass. Golden color with a short white head as expected. Smells earthy which is what I always seem to get from pilseners, minerals. Tastes like a muddy pilsener which as odd as it sounds was quite refreshing and easy to knock back. Serving type: on-tap Reviewed on: 01-17-2009 22:28:58

tap at Falling Rock. Golden with thin white head and lacing. light aroma of grain, lemon, yeast and mild sourness. Light and crisp. Delicious. Great for an American brewer.

Draft in Pilsner glass (WestWood Golf Course, Arvada, CO) Pours a hazy amber, with a fairly large head that maintained for quite a while. Aroma was light yet pleasent. Flavor was light caramel, and slightly (but not overly) bitter. Medium body, with a soft and very creamy texture. Excellent example of a pilsner, and easilly the best product Coors brews. Would love to see a wider distribution.

Draft pint at Falling Rock Taphouse. Golden beer with a full grainy consistency. Bit starchy in the American style, but full bodied and flavorful. (#3134, 10/10/2007)

A decent pils when you happen to be at one of the four places in Denver where they pour it. Strong golden color with strong white head. Lighter body and reasonably crisp with slight carmel and citrus flavors. Overall one of Coors’ best brews.

GABF-on tap pours a white head with gold color. Taste is slight bitter hops, light grain.

Tap at Ship Tavern in the Brown Palace. (I am assuming this is same beer). Clear yellow pour. Hop, bitter and very crisp. Certainly my favorite product that Coors puts out.