Pilsener

Pilsner, the Czech Original

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After discussing German Pilsners last week, it makes sense to turn south towards the Czech Republic and look at Bohemian Pilsners. Bohemian Pilsners are the original, first developed in Plzen, Czech in 1842. The story goes that a German Lager Yeast was smuggled from Germany, and combined with Plzen’s soft water, pale malts and Saaz … Read more

Pilsner, the classic German style

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Last week we discussed Dunkelweizens, not the first style that comes to mind when discussing German beers. But there’s a good chance one of the first will be Pilsner, Germany’s most famous style. Pilsners are crisp and bitter, and can have a dry finish. You’ll notice grainy flavors, reminding you of bread or biscuits, and … Read more