Golden Pheasant - Pivovar Zlaty Bazant a.s.

SuperSpy

Georgia

3.33/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Picked this one up in Bratislava. The bottle has the same label as the one currently pictured but with the Slovak name of Zlaty Bazant.

The appearance is a golden color just as the name suggests. The head was very white and about an inch tall when first poured. The head was still there after a few minutes but had diminished to less than half its original size with no lacing to speak of.

The aroma was very faint but there was a hint of alcohol when first poured. After some warming there was mild evidence of a floral hop presence.

The taste also had a hint of alcohol when first poured but again that changed with warming. Some hop bitterness coming through, but not much noble hop flavor that usually accompanies the style. It wouldn't be hard to drink a few of these in an afternoon but its flavor is pretty basic. It drinks smooth and doesn't leave a whole lot of aftertaste.

Serving type: bottle

10-07-2006 17:18:57 | More by SuperSpy

JoyHelfrich

Illinois

3/5  rDev -11.2%

05-15-2013 05:17:37 | More by JoyHelfrich

cadaugherty

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -3.8%

05-08-2013 02:02:34 | More by cadaugherty

BeerZack

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev +3.6%

04-01-2013 00:30:15 | More by BeerZack

tbryan5

Louisiana

3/5  rDev -11.2%

03-23-2013 02:26:51 | More by tbryan5

Lare453

Florida

2.75/5  rDev -18.6%

03-22-2013 15:25:02 | More by Lare453

TheLevi4000

New York

3.25/5  rDev -3.8%

03-11-2013 01:31:43 | More by TheLevi4000

Chugs13

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -3.8%

03-10-2013 19:51:43 | More by Chugs13

innominat

Ireland

3.5/5  rDev +3.6%

03-04-2013 13:56:13 | More by innominat

bsopko

New Jersey

2.75/5  rDev -18.6%

03-01-2013 21:21:46 | More by bsopko

JasonSiedman

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -3.8%

02-23-2013 23:41:37 | More by JasonSiedman

SmashPants

Australia

3.45/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Bottle: standard 500mL green embossed bottle, chincey macro label.

Appearance: golden yellow in colour with plenty of carbonation. A foamy head puffs up and drops almost immediately to a half-finger head with good retention.

Aroma: a very clean, crisp, hop-orientated nose. Citric and grass hops hover over a sweet bread malt backing.

Taste: a typically reasonable and pleasant Czech pilsener. The hop flavours from the nose come through. Very easy to put down, this beer. Not brilliant, but refreshing.

Aftertaste: not much aftertaste at all which is fine as that is standard for the style. Just need to drink more.

Mouth feel: light in feel with a decent amount of carbonation. Could use a bit more.

Overall: not a bad pilsener at all, but with an equivalent of AU$60 for a case of 24 x 330mL, is it worth it? I don't think so. Just get a different, cheaper equivalent Czeck or German pilsener, which are just as good. this simply doesn't have the 'cut above' factor that would make the extra cost worth while.

Serving type: bottle

02-09-2013 06:03:44 | More by SmashPants

Shatter

North Carolina

3/5  rDev -11.2%

02-03-2013 23:47:49 | More by Shatter

matjack85

Illinois

2.5/5  rDev -26%

01-28-2013 06:49:55 | More by matjack85

kangarooAdam59

Maine

3/5  rDev -11.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Into a pilsener:

A: clear yellow colored bod yields a one finger puffy white head that appears and sinks to a half finger leaving some nice speckled lacing clinging to the sides of the glass. Some slowly moving carbonation is seen rising.

S: malts up front (different for a Czech), hops are there , still enjoyable

T: sweet and there's some light corn and rice

M: light and some harshness is prevalent. It leaves a dry aftertaste and finish. It is mostly drinkable.

O: this is good for a pilsener but perhaps a bit too malty for a Czech pilsener, yet I'd probably still come back to it.

Serving type: bottle

01-23-2013 18:03:08 | More by kangarooAdam59

Braseltonage

Missouri

3.5/5  rDev +3.6%

01-22-2013 08:34:35 | More by Braseltonage

noblittjared

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev +3.6%

01-21-2013 21:09:58 | More by noblittjared

BierStein711

Illinois

3.55/5  rDev +5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

I like this a lot more than Pilsner Urquell, I'll tell you why.

Bottle

Head was two fingers in the long neck. I did not see a freshness date, but it looked fresh.

Smells of lemon and grapefruit, and not like skunks.

Taste: Cereal, wet grain, a hint of metal.

Mouthfeel: thin

Overall, this is a decent representation of this style which is generally hit or miss for me. I'd have to say this was better than I expected!

Serving type: bottle

01-21-2013 16:57:54 | More by BierStein711

tbeckett

Ontario (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev +3.6%

01-18-2013 12:55:35 | More by tbeckett

doctorb

Maryland

3/5  rDev -11.2%

01-12-2013 23:23:23 | More by doctorb

Ecxeeder616

4/5  rDev +18.3%

01-10-2013 18:28:27 | More by Ecxeeder616

Nizzle913

Colorado

3.5/5  rDev +3.6%

12-28-2012 20:00:46 | More by Nizzle913

drewfromboulder

Colorado

3.5/5  rDev +3.6%

12-27-2012 02:49:19 | More by drewfromboulder

Vyronian

Ontario (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev +10.9%

12-21-2012 01:35:31 | More by Vyronian

Julian4077

Australia

2/5  rDev -40.8%

12-19-2012 09:57:30 | More by Julian4077