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
	Schwanenbräu Pilsener Germany	2	3.440
	Hinterland Packerland Pilsner WI, United States	2	3.160
	Ottweiler Brauperle Pils Germany	2	2.620
	Feldschlößchen Coschützer Pils Germany	2	2.860
	The Commons Pils OR, United States	2	3.240
	Bryghuset Braunstein BB Pilsner Denmark	2	3.000
	Iron Hill Runyans Reserve DE, United States	2	2.840
	Silver Peak Schnell Pilsener NV, United States	2	3.080
	Stegmaier Gold Medal PA, United States	2	3.200
	Grafen Walder Premium Pils Germany	2	2.960
	Etienne Brule Bohémien de Notre-Dame Canada	2	3.080
	Plevnan Pils Finland	2	3.220
	Victory Saaz Pils PA, United States	2	3.260
	Eggenberg Svetlý Lezák (Premium Lager) Czech Republic	2	3.180
	Bernard Svìtlý Ležák 11° Czech Republic	2	2.740
	Cernovar Svetle Czech Republic	2	3.040
	Lake Of Bays Switchback Canada	2	3.140
	William Brennans Golden Pilsener WI, United States	2	2.960
	Solera Venezuela	2	2.440
	Steffl Bier Hungary	2	2.600