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
	Stauder Premium Pils Germany	3	2.884
	Mecklenburger Pilsener Germany	3	2.484
	Smuttynose Vunderbar Pilsner NH, United States	3	3.267
	Port City Downright Pilsner VA, United States	3	3.250
	Kiper Pils (Non Stop Beer) Poland	3	3.084
	Dieu du Ciel Élixir Céleste Canada	3	3.350
	Garrison PiLs Canada	3	3.200
	Paderborner Pilsener Germany	3	2.800
	Borg Pilsner Norway	3	2.450
	Dogfish Head Johnny Rawton Pils DE, United States	3	3.267
	Baron Pilsner WA, United States	3	2.784
	Deschutes 18th Anniversary Pilsner OR, United States	3	3.084
	Bergadler Premium Pils Germany	3	2.517
	Neumarkt Premium Romania	3	2.417
	Firemans Brew Blonde CA, United States	3	3.067
	De Molen Donder & Bliksem (European Version) Netherlands	3	3.234
	Gemuender Pilsener Germany	3	3.017
	Topvar 12% Svetle - Leziak Slovakia	3	2.734
	Wild Boar Pilsner IL, United States	3	2.767
	Bohemia Regent Svetly Lezak 12° Czech Republic	3	3.000