Bohemian / Czech Pilsener

The Bohemian Pilsener is a golden, pale colored lager originating in 1842 in the Czech Republic and which was later adopted by German brewers who created ther own German Pilsener style. (Ultimately, a good majority of the world's pale lagers distantly resemble a pilsener in their base style.) The poured pilsener can be a beautiful site as they are often brilliantly clear, display significant carbonation in the glass, and crowned with fluffy white pillowy heads. They are brewed mostly with pils malts and European / German noble hop varieties, Saaz being a key component of the original Bohemian versions. The aromas and flavors display grainy and sometimes biscuit-like malts (honey and sulfur-like accents are not abnormal), yet normally feature most prominently a firm hop presence which can yield a strong bitterness and floral, spicey, or grassy qualities. The mouthfeels are typically medium to medium-high in carbonation with a crisp and even dry finish.

	Beer | Location	Reviews	Score
	Hansa Pilsener Norway	5	2.913
	Bockor Belgium	5	2.988
	Berghoff Classic Pilsner WI, United States	5	2.913
	Weihenstephaner Pilsner (Edel-Pils) Germany	5	3.413
	Ace Hill Pilsner Canada	5	2.925
	Erie Brewing Presque Isle Pilsner PA, United States	5	3.038
	Primátor Premium Lager 12° Czech Republic	5	3.013
	Mammoth Golden Trout Pilsner CA, United States	5	3.138
	Half Pints Phil's Pils Canada	5	3.588
	Unique Beers Orange Blossom Pilsner MD, United States	4	2.900
	Casco Bay Pilsner ME, United States	4	3.114
	Laitilan Kukko Pils III Finland	4	3.086
	Bayern Pilsener MT, United States	4	3.143
	Kaiserdom Pilsener Germany	4	3.171
	Zubr Classic Czech Republic	4	2.971
	Piedboeuf Tripel Belgium	4	2.471
	Stite Golden Pilsner MN, United States	4	2.114
	Föroya Bjór Pilsnar Faroe Islands	4	2.729
	JosephsBrau Plznr NV, United States	4	3.114
	Magic Hat Odd Notion - Participation Lager (Autumn 08) VT, United States	4	2.843