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
	James Squire Original Pilsener Australia	10	3.677
	Suchdolsky Jenik Czech Republic	2	3.660
	Radegast Premium Czech Republic	18	3.638
	Mikkeller Keeper Denmark	3	3.634
	New Glarus Unplugged Bohemian Lager WI, United States	9	3.625
	Siletz Lovin Lager OR, United States	5	3.613
	Christoffel Blond Netherlands	29	3.606
	Tuppers Hop Pocket Pils VA, United States	13	3.600
	New Glarus Edel-Pils WI, United States	17	3.600
	Half Pints Phil's Pils Canada	5	3.588
	Budweiser Budvarceske (Czechvar) Czech Republic	104	3.567
	Victory Prima Pils PA, United States	79	3.560
	New Glarus Hometown Blonde WI, United States	9	3.550
	Abita 20th Anniversary Pilsner LA, United States	12	3.546
	Berkshire Czech Style Pilsner MA, United States	2	3.540
	Stoudts Pils PA, United States	19	3.536
	J.R. Brickman Pilsner Canada	8	3.519
	Samuel Adams Noble Pils MA, United States	43	3.515
	Fat Heads Gudenhoppy OH, United States	4	3.514
	Klaster Svetly Special Premium Lager Czech Republic	12	3.506