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
	Steelback (I) Copperhead Canada	6	2.422
	Alfa Edel Pils Netherlands	6	2.878
	DeGroens Pils DE, United States	6	3.233
	Sudwerk Pilsener CA, United States	6	3.389
	Samuel Adams Golden Pilsner MA, United States	6	3.400
	Rickard's Blonde Canada	6	2.700
	Berghoff Classic Pilsner WI, United States	5	2.913
	Primátor Premium Lager 12° Czech Republic	5	3.013
	Zatecky Baronka Svetlý Ležák Czech Republic	5	2.750
	Boulevard Pilsner MO, United States	5	3.175
	Mammoth Golden Trout Pilsner CA, United States	5	3.138
	Bockor Belgium	5	2.988
	RJ King Wingwalker Lager WI, United States	5	2.613
	Lobkowicz Knize (Knight) Czech Republic	5	3.063
	Siletz Lovin Lager OR, United States	5	3.613
	Hansa Pilsener Norway	5	2.913
	Live Oak Pilz TX, United States	5	3.413
	Budels Pils Netherlands	5	2.350
	Brand Pilsener Netherlands	5	2.838
	Holsten Pilsener Germany	5	2.813