Pilsner Urquell

Product of: Czech Republic

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When Pilsner Urquell was first brewed in 1842 by Bavarian brewmaster Josef Groll in the Bohemian town of Pilsen it was revolutionary. This is the world’s first clear, bottom-fermented beer. The name means ‘original source’ and was trademarked in 1898, by then already an international sensation.

The original ‘Pilsner’, Urquell is brewed with triple-decocted pale barley malt and locally grown Saaz hops using Pilsen’s soft water.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 13/08/2012

Appearance:

(sample best before 23-Feb-13) Clear, deep golden with one finger white head which quickly fades to ring of foam and thin surface foam.

Aroma:

Sweet corn-on-the-cob with freshly baked baguette and light grassyness.

Taste:

Clean and crisp, toasted baguette crust and cleansing herbal hops.

Aftertaste:

Dry and lightly bitter with a faint metallic note.