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
	Christoffel Blond Netherlands	29	3.606
	Velkopopovicky Kozel Premium Lager Czech Republic	29	3.259
	Konig Pilsener Germany	28	3.313
	Pinkus Pils Germany	28	3.358
	Krombacher Pils Germany	27	3.260
	Veltins Pilsener Germany	25	3.236
	Steam Whistle Pilsner Canada	24	3.404
	Stiegl Pils Austria	24	3.082
	Trumer Pils Austria	24	3.204
	Left Hand Polestar Pilsner CO, United States	23	3.023
	Paulaner Premium Pils Germany	23	3.134
	Mill Street Original Organic Lager Canada	22	2.328
	Boris France	21	2.271
	Krušovice Imperial Czech Republic	20	3.226
	Bavik Premium Pils Belgium	20	2.774
	Laško Zlatorog / Lasko Zlatorog Slovenia	20	2.774
	Stoudts Pils PA, United States	19	3.536
	Rogue Uber Pilsner OR, United States	19	3.478
	EKU Pilsner Germany	19	3.269
	Penn Pilsner PA, United States	19	3.159