Golden Pheasant - Pivovar Zlaty Bazant a.s.

tjsdomer2

Illinois

3.45/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 2.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5

Appearance: Solid golden. Pretty flat. Not much foam or carbonation, unless you shake it a bit or take a sip.

Smell: Spicy hops, wet hay, and strong honey. A good balance in my opinion. Thumbs up!

Taste/Mouthfeel: I definitely taste the hops, hay, and honey. Overall, a solid taste, but a bit too sweet. A tad bit flat, but smooth. Suprisingly thick for a Czech pilsener though. A bit cloying.

Drinkability: You might like this if you can handle the sweetness and consistency. It might be a problem for some.

Overall: If you've tried other Czech pilseners, this is worth trying.

Serving type: bottle

08-20-2010 23:57:35 | More by tjsdomer2

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