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
	Casco Bay Pilsner ME, United States	4	3.114
	Karlsberg Karlsbrau Germany	4	2.871
	Bayern Pilsener MT, United States	4	3.143
	Slottskällans Prag Sweden	4	2.900
	Saranac Rye Pilsner NY, United States	4	3.300
	Stuttgarter Hofbräu Herrenpils Germany	4	3.271
	Birrificio del Ducato Via Emilia Italy	4	3.371
	Waldhaus Diplom Pils Germany	4	3.186
	Reina Oro Spain	4	2.700
	Föroya Bjór Pilsnar Faroe Islands	4	2.729
	Muskoka Pilsner Light Canada	4	3.086
	Frankenmuth German Style Pilsner MI, United States	4	3.214
	Svijansky Rytir Czech Republic	4	3.343
	Wolters Pilsener Germany	4	2.929
	Herforder Pils Germany	4	2.814
	Åbro Svensk Starköl Sweden	4	2.343
	Vyskovske Pivo Export Bier Czech Republic	4	2.729
	Stite Golden Pilsner MN, United States	4	2.114
	Max Gold GA, United States	4	3.100
	Sweetwater Take Two Pils GA, United States	4	3.357