Pilsner Urquell
Poured from a 12oz bottle into a tall Pilsner glass. Urquell is an impressively bubbly, clear golden beer, with an inch and a half of pure white foam that settles slowly leaving a small bit of lace. Smell is bold and strong, boasting hops, light malts, and a floral sweetness. Theres the smallest hint of skunk, but I think its supposed to be this way at least every Urquell Ive tasted has had it. Wonderful taste to this one. A clean malt profile with a definite hop kick, this is one of the hoppier Pilsners Ive tried. Something in this beer reminds me of mineral water I used to drink in Vienna. Perhaps a touch of sulfur? Theres also some honey sweetness once you get past the hops. This beer is biscuity, bitter & inviting. Finishes crisp, refreshing and dry, like a Pilsner should. Leaves a pleasing bittersweet hop flavor behind in my mouth. I personally think that the Pilsner style is severely underappreciated, and Pilsner Urquell is a great beer for both Pilsner newcomers and veterans alike. Its cheap, easy to find, and highly drinkable. A great summer beer, youll find this in my fridge year-round. If you havent yet tried it, you should. Oh yeah, make sure you get it more or less "fresh". I hear on tap near the source it is remarkable... someday I'll have to find out for myself.