Pilsner Urquell
12 oz. bottle poured into a mug. Appearance: Pours a straw-gold color (darker than I expected) and is very clear. Airy yet frothy white head is rather thick, but doesn't last all too long. Smell: Light, sweet (almost fruity) malts, with grains and grasses beneath. Taste: Grasses, grains, and malts, all fairly well balanced. The finish is pure skunk & hops, as is most of the aftertaste. Mouthfeel: Light-bodied, bland carbonation, and smooth. Drinkability: Alcohol-wise it's fine, but it gets tedious... especially with the skunk. Taste-wise this would be a nice pilsner if it didn't have the skunk. Otherwise, it's quite decent yet unspectacular. One of the more popular and accessable Czech beers in the US, but there's others that are much better (and, in my experience, don't get skunked as often).