Triumph Bohemian Pilsner

Reviewed By: Rick S.
Style: Bohemian Pilsner
State/Country: New Jersey
ABV: 5.4%
Serving Type: On Tap @ Triumph Brewing Co (Princeton)

Look: 8
Light golden color, very clear, with a thin white head and little lacing


Smell: 7
Not much there...but I did detect bready malts and floral hops

Taste: 7
Up Front: Spicy hops, asssertive bitterness giving way to a long grainy finish

Mouthfeel: 8
Medium body with medium-high carbonation

Drinkability: 8
Quaffable! 

Overall Score: 7.6
Value: 3
Cost/12 oz serving: $5.50

Overall Impression:
Yes, I have been on a bit of a Lager binge lately, but this one was just ok. Triumph usually puts out excellent beer in every style, but this one fell just a little bit short. Still worth trying tho, especially if you love Pilsners.

Pilsner Urquell

Reviewed By: Rick S.
Style: Bohemian Pilsner
State/Country: Czech Republic
ABV: 4.4%
Serving Type: 16.9 oz Can

Look: 9
Deep golden color, very clear, with a thick white head and decent lacing


Smell: 8
Bready malts, and floral Saaz hops

Taste: 8
Up Front: Focused and assertive bitterness (a good thing) giving way to a soft malt finish

Mouthfeel: 9
Medium body with medium-high carbonation

Drinkability: 9
This is a robust lager that is very quaffable! 

Overall Score: 8.6
Value: 10
Cost/12 oz serving: $1.32

Overall Impression:
Thanks to can, you can enjoy this beer at home. Stay away from the bottled versions...unless you happen to enjoy light-struck (skunky) beers. This is THE original Pilsner! However, it is no longer fermented and matured in oak vats, so it is not as full-bodied as it once was, nor does it have the slight buttery character that I remember. Having said that, it is still a great beer, especially considering the price.
 
Food Pairings:
Excellent with spicy dishes!

Samuel Adams Noble Pils

Reviewed By: Herr Rick
Style: Bohemian Pilsner
State/Country: Massachusetts
ABV: 5.2%
Serving Type: 12 oz Bottle

Look: 9
Deep golden color, clear, nice fluffy head, nice lacing

Smell: 8.5
Spicy hops, earthly & floral, sweet malt

Taste: 8.5
Up Front: spicy hops, floral & earthly, lemon zest
Finish: Sweet malt

Mouthfeel: 8.5
Light-medium bodied, perfect carbonation, very crisp

Drinkability: 10
Very easy to drink. It's one I could pound all day. Great session beer

Overall Score: 8.9

Value: 10
Cost/12 oz serving: $1.51.

Overall Impression:
Pilsner is not a style I drink often, but this is certainly one I would drink when I'm in the mood for something light, crisp, and refreshing. This is a great "starter" beer for Newbeez!