Blue Tongue Traditional Pilsener

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6

Probably one of the better Aussie beers I’ve had, but that would just a guess. The beer pours out an orange-golden color, clear with minimal carbonation present. A small 1" thick white head melted away pretty quickly, and although a few swirls brought it back, it went away just as quick. Aroma was apple juice, honey and some light grassy notes. Flavor was suprisingly sweet, like apple juice but it went nicely with the malt bill. No noticeable flaws, just a clean, easy to enjoy pils.

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6

Sampled on 4/21/2009. This pilsner pours a orange gold color from a 12oz bottle. Small sized white foamy head. The aroma is cereal and grain with a touch of spice. A medium to light bodied pilsner. The malts are grainy and grassy. The hops are spicy. Crisp and clean, with decent carbonation. It does start to pick up an apple juice sort of flavor as it warms. Mouthfeel is full. Finish is crisp and clean. Aftertaste is slightly bitter.

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

Drunk at "The Brewery" on Newcastle wharf... arguably the spiritual home of the ubiquitous Bluetongue.... Mid-gold appearance, poured with little head. Not a good start. Aromas of aussie macro PoR, but a hint of nobility, such as Saaz. Light honey note also. A better taste than I expected.... a good Aussie take on Pilsener (although probably should not be called that). Light malt, grain, and a subtle tang that reminded me of salicylate (aspirin). Good refreshing session beer for a hot day.