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
	Samuel Adams Golden Pilsner MA, United States	6	3.400
	Lindeboom Pilsener Netherlands	6	2.767
	Chatoe Rogue Good Chit Pilsner OR, United States	6	3.322
	Nickel Brook Green Apple Pilsner Canada	6	3.145
	Holsten Pilsener Germany	5	2.813
	Siletz Lovin Lager OR, United States	5	3.613
	Santa Fe Freestyle Pilsner NM, United States	5	3.025
	Gambrinus Premium Svetly Lezak 12 Czech Republic	5	3.238
	Zatecky Baronka Svetlý Ležák Czech Republic	5	2.750
	RJ King Wingwalker Lager WI, United States	5	2.613
	Sierra Nevada / Firestone Walker Beer Camp Torpedo Pilsner CA, United States	5	3.475
	Live Oak Pilz TX, United States	5	3.413
	Budels Pils Netherlands	5	2.350
	Aldaris Pilzenes Latvia	5	2.763
	Weihenstephaner Pilsner (Edel-Pils) Germany	5	3.413
	Hansa Pilsener Norway	5	2.913
	Bockor Belgium	5	2.988
	Berghoff Classic Pilsner WI, United States	5	2.913
	Ace Hill Pilsner Canada	5	2.925
	Erie Brewing Presque Isle Pilsner PA, United States	5	3.038