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Schell Pilsner

Schell Pilsner

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A Pilsener brewed by
August Schell Brewing Company

New Ulm, Minnesota USA

bottled
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1593.19/5.03.19/5.05.6%91.7Flute, Footed Pilsner P  Stats

Commercial Description:
A shining example of the true European Pilsner style beer, Schell's Pilsner is brewed with 100 percent barley malt, where the imported German Hallertau hops flavor is showcased. Its full hop characteristic and delicate aroma were developed in Pilsn, Czechoslavakia around 1840. This style was widely copied by early American breweries. Over the years, however, it has been lost to the much lighter-bodied, low-hopped relatives we refer to as American "Premium" beer.
Schell's Pilsner has won many awards, including medals from the prestigious Great American Beer Festival.
Ingredients: 100% Pale malt, domestic Cascade, and imported Hallertau hops.

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 elektrogeist (158), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/55/102/510/20

Jul 14, 2006  
12oz bottle: Seems to me like a pretty much average pilsner fare, but who knows where this bottle has been and how long. Aroma is of sweet malts, not detecting much hops.. maybe some floral ones. I think the previous reviewer was right, it’s lacking in the German noble hops that every good pilsner ought to have. Still drinkable and tasty, but not what a pilsner should be.

pj1855 (66), Eagan, Minnesota, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Sep 28, 2008  
Pours a pale gold color. Some spotty lacing. Sweet aroma. Malts and spice on the front end. Hoppy lemon finish. Bit dry. Some light carbonation. Not bad at all.


SODAK14 (53), Rapid City, South Dakota, USA
1.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/104/53/101/54/20
Jul 26, 2008  
This beer must really not be good for my specific palate or I just good a skunky batch! Had a good head and great carbonation. "Looked" very drinkable and Pilsners are one of my favorite types od beers but... Decent flavor when it hit the mouth but a horrible, metallic aftertaste.


 Trev (540), Lakeville, Minnesota, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/515/20
Jun 28, 2008  
Pours a light gold with frothy white head that manages to last fairly well, and vigorous carbonation. Soft grassy, slightly soapy aroma. Grainy malt underneath. Taste is light and grainy, some grassy bitterness. Very drinkable. A decent pils.


 IlanMan (571), Winona, Minnesota, USA
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/54/103/510/20
Jun 27, 2008  
Decent but nothing special. Some hop character in the beginning and and decently balanced brew but nothing stuck out that made me think about this beer a second time. Would not buy again.


 wxman (458), O’Fallon, Illinois, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Jun 23, 2008  
Pours a bright yellow gold with an white egg-white head that dissipates, but lingers and rings the glass. Aroma is soft pale malt, wet bread, and just a hint of hop flowers. Taste is smooth; a little grassy. Very pilsner-like without being overly hoppy. The pale malt sweetness is allowed to share the stage; therefore not as crisp as other pils. A very good effort. Well balanced and true to the style, yet a real summer thirstquencher. Cheers!




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