Summary: Bohemian-Style Pilsener <br><br>(Description courtesy of Beer Advocate)<br><br>The Bohemian Pilsener has a slightly sweet and evident malt character and a toasted, biscuit-like, bready malt character. Hop bitterness is perceived as medium with a low to medium-low level of noble-type hop aroma and flavor. This style originated in 1842, with “pilsener” originally indicating an appellation in the Czech Republic. Classic examples of this style used to be conditioned in wooden tanks and had a less sharp hop bitterness despite the similar IBU ranges to German-style Pilsener. Bohemian-Style Pilseners are darker in color and higher in final gravity than their German counterparts.<br><br>The head should be dense<br><br>-Color - Straw to gold<br><br>-Clarity: Appearance should be bright; chill haze should not be present<br><br>- Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: slightly sweet and toasted, biscuity, bready malt aroma and flavor is evident<br><br>- Hop Aroma and Flavor and Bitterness Low to medium-low, derived from noble-type hops.<br><br>-Four Noble Hops<br>oHallertauer Mittelfrüh.<br>oTettnang.<br>oSpalt.<br>oSaaz.<br><br><br>-Body: Medium<br><br>-ABV: 4.1%-5.1%<br><br>-Glassware: Pilsner Glass or Pokal - Typically a tall, slender and tapered 12-ounce glass, shaped like a trumpet at times, that captures the sparkling effervesces and colors of a Pils while maintaining its head. A Pokal is a European Pilsner glass with a stem. <br><br>Benefits: Showcases color, clarity and carbonation. Promotes head retention. <br><br><br>Examples (courtesy of Beer Advocate)<br>(<a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com" rel="noopener">https://www.beeradvocate.com</a>)<br><br>Pilsner Urquell | Plzeňský Prazdroj<br><br>Brewed by: <br>Plzeňský Prazdroj <br>Czech Republic<br>prazdrojvisit.cz <br><br>Style: Bohemian Pilsener <br><br>Alcohol by volume (ABV): 4.40% <br><br><br>Notes / Commercial Description: <br>While most lagers give away most of their taste profile in the front of the mouth, Pilsner Urquell only hints at its flavour there. Instead, it develops in the middle, followed by a refreshing, clean finish and balanced aftertaste, practically inviting you to have another.<br><br>Lagunitas PILS (Czech Style Pilsner) | Lagunitas Brewing Company<br><br>Brewed by: <br>Lagunitas Brewing Company <br>California, United States<br>lagunitas.com <br><br>Style: Bohemian Pilsener <br><br>Alcohol by volume (ABV): 6.20% <br><br>Notes / Commercial Description: <br>Our only Lager, brewed with loads of imported Saaz hops and a bottom-fermenting yeast strain that leaves it Light and Crisp and Easy to Slam, yet full of real flavor and all the things you yearn for.<br><br>Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: <br><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2" rel="noopener">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2</a><br><br>*** A Top 20 Podcast in Food on iTunes ***<br><br>Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH<br><br>Michael Potorti<br>Founder/Brewer<br>Host of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcast<br><a href="mailto:michael@craftbeerstorm.com">michael@craftbeerstorm.com</a><br><a href="mailto:michael@bearairishbrew.com">michael@bearairishbrew.com</a><br><br>*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***<br><br>Beara Brewing Co.<br>2800 Lafayette Road<br>Portsmouth, NH 03801<br>Tel. (857) 342-3272<br> <br><a href="http://www.bearairishbrew.com" rel="noopener">www.bearairishbrew.com</a><br> <br>Like us on<br><br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=en" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=en</a><br><br><br>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BearaIrishBrewingCo"></a>
