Style: Czech Pilsner
ABV: 5.0%
Origin: České Budějovice, Czech Republic
My review:
Poured in a 16 oz. goblet.
A gorgeous, deep golden color. Very little head, and what there was didn’t last long. Very little visual evidence of carbonation. An unusually strong smell of malted barley and Saaz hops. I could actually smell it at arms length in the bottle before I poured it! Taste is very sweet with a hint of sour after the swallow. I keep waiting for that strong hop bitterness that I smelled earlier, but it was subtle and came on gradually. More complex than the better-known Czech pilsners that I’m used to drinking. Soft carbonation. Smooth, with a heavier body than I expected. Not very bitter, but what there is stays with you a long time. There’s a thick, buttery feel on the tongue long after the glass is empty. I’ve always loved Czech pilsners and I think I’ll be calling this one my favorite, at least for now. The bitterness of the Saaz hop seems a bit harsh to me when combined with a strong, prickly carbonation. That is not the case with this beer. Easy drinking but with some complexity as well! A very nice, quaffable beer.