Pilsner Urquell
Picked up a six pack at my local Bi-Lo in Cleveland. Pours out of the bottle a golden, clear yellow. An Impressive four finger width head comes from nowhere, glad theres some extra room in the glass. This is a pretty beer for what it is, lots of small carbonation bubbles rush for the top. Lacing clings beautifully in clumpy chunks and patches all the way down the glass. As soon as I crack this, Im hit by SKUNK, pretty bad, I can smell it a good foot or so away from my face. Upon closer inspection of the smell, I can detect the malts and bitter hop smell behind the skunk, but whoo-wee is it hidden behind it well. Taste is nice, just trying not to inhale the skunk odors as I drink. Leads in mildly sweet and malty and transitions gently into an earthy, bready flavor, ever so slightly dry at the end. The hops are really subdued here. Mouthfeel is super clean, and crisp. Goes down like nothing. Good beer, I have a feeling this may have been sitting on the shelf a long time to acquire the skunky aroma which was the only downside to an otherwise pleasurable drinking experience. This would make a nice barstool sessioner with the boys. There are other styles that attract my attention more, but this beer is perfectly serviceable.