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
	New England Elm City Lager CT, United States	6	3.000
	Klaster Winter Lager Czech Republic	6	2.967
	Mill Street Pilsner Canada	6	3.178
	Aldaris Pilzenes Latvia	6	2.689
	Maes Pilsener Belgium	6	3.022
	Ringnes Pilsener Norway	6	3.000
	Weihenstephaner Pilsner (Edel-Pils) Germany	6	3.345
	Berliner Pilsner Germany	6	2.900
	Santa Fe Freestyle Pilsner NM, United States	6	3.111
	Deschutes Pine Mountain Pils OR, United States	6	3.455
	Smoky Mountain Old Thunder Road Pilsner TN, United States	6	3.455
	Paddock Wood Czech Mate Canada	6	3.378
	Hasseröder Premium Pils Germany	6	2.778
	Löwenbräu Premium Lager / Lowenbrau Premium Lager Germany	6	3.178
	F & M StoneHammer Canada	6	3.167
	Rickard's Blonde Canada	6	2.700
	Colbitzer Heide-Pils Germany	5	3.088
	RJ King Wingwalker Lager WI, United States	5	2.613
	Budels Pils Netherlands	5	2.350
	Boulevard Pilsner MO, United States	5	3.175