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
	J.R. Brickman Pilsner Canada	8	3.519
	Redhook Rope Swing Summer Pilsner WA, United States	8	3.127
	Saint Arnold Summer Pils TX, United States	8	3.291
	Hertog Jan Pilsener Netherlands	8	3.164
	Schwelmer Pils Germany	8	3.064
	Summit Pilsener MN, United States	8	3.300
	Capital Special Pilsner WI, United States	8	3.364
	Dommelsche Pilsener Netherlands	8	2.673
	Nova Paka BrouCzech Lager Czech Republic	8	2.655
	Licher Premium Pilsner Germany	8	3.182
	Millstream German Style Pilsner IA, United States	8	3.000
	Thomas Creek Dockside Pilsner SC, United States	8	2.955
	Old Credit Pale Pilsner Canada	8	3.309
	Monteiths Pilsner New Zealand	7	3.060
	Furstenberg Premium Pilsner Germany	7	2.640
	Hurricane Reef Caribbean Style Pilsner FL, United States	7	2.810
	Magic Hat Mother Lager VT, United States	7	2.860
	Žatec Blue Label Czech Republic	7	3.100
	Velkopopovický Kozel Světlý Czech Republic	7	2.930
	Skeena Wolfgang's German Style Canada	7	2.730