Bohemian / Czech Pilsener
Bohemian / Czech Pilsener
14411 beers | 3.094 Avg ScoreThe 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pinkus Pils Germany | 30 | 3.361 |
 | Czech Rebel Czech Republic | 30 | 3.185 |
 | Krombacher Pils Germany | 29 | 3.231 |
 | Christoffel Blond Netherlands | 29 | 3.606 |
 | Velkopopovicky Kozel Premium Lager Czech Republic | 29 | 3.259 |
| Veltins Pilsener Germany | 28 | 3.181 |
| Paulaner Premium Pils Germany | 25 | 3.114 |
| Stiegl Pils Austria | 25 | 3.075 |
 | Steam Whistle Pilsner Canada | 24 | 3.404 |
 | Trumer Pils Austria | 24 | 3.204 |
| Left Hand Polestar Pilsner CO, United States | 23 | 3.023 |
 | Mill Street Original Organic Lager Canada | 22 | 2.324 |
 | Boris France | 21 | 2.271 |
| Stoudts Pils PA, United States | 21 | 3.487 |
| Penn Pilsner PA, United States | 21 | 3.121 |
| Krušovice Imperial Czech Republic | 20 | 3.226 |
 | Bavik Premium Pils Belgium | 20 | 2.774 |
 | Niksicko Pivo Montenegro | 20 | 3.200 |
 | Ozujsko Pivo Croatia | 20 | 2.830 |
| Laško Zlatorog / Lasko Zlatorog Slovenia | 20 | 2.774 |