Ouija Pilz - Half Acre Beer Company

KDawg

Illinois

3.58/5  rDev -9.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

notes from 10/21.

Poured from growler into a pilsner glass. Pours a solid gold color with a nice head.

There is good balance to the aromas of crackers, grains, and noble hops.

Lighter bodied, but with a very good feel and notes of crackers and noble hops.

A very good pilsner. Refreshing, but slightly bigger in a sense.

Serving type: growler

12-30-2012 04:01:00 | More by KDawg

vasinger

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +20.6%

05-03-2013 21:35:02 | More by vasinger

spycow

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

01-11-2013 21:22:59 | More by spycow

illini4x4

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

12-07-2012 00:37:07 | More by illini4x4

Guinnsslvr

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.5%

12-01-2012 04:29:25 | More by Guinnsslvr

frankman71

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +14.2%

11-26-2012 05:20:42 | More by frankman71

TMoney2591

Illinois

3.6/5  rDev -8.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

Served in a tumbler at Firkin.

Moving to the window-side taps at Solidarity for some Half Acre pilsnerian goodness. It pours a clear pale straw topped by a couple o' fingers of light cream-white foam. The nose comprises plenty of grass, some wheat, and a light bit of flowers. The taste brings in more of the same, the grassiness still in full force. The body is a hefty-leaning light, with a light moderate carbonation and a decidedly crisp finish. Overall, a nice little pils, nothing outstanding, but a decently refreshing brew.

Serving type: on-tap

11-20-2012 01:32:42 | More by TMoney2591

FreshHawk

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

11-18-2012 20:22:02 | More by FreshHawk

MasterSki

Illinois

3.68/5  rDev -6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Growler provided by Chris (spycow). Served in a Hill Farmstead tulip.

A - Adequate white foam settles to a partial cap, thicker collar, and spotty lacework. Mostly transparent golden body.

S - Lots of noble hops here, there's an intensely grassy vibe with perhaps even a touch of cucumber skin to it, as well as a hint of spicy and earthy flavors. Malt character is fairly neutral, with a low level of sweetness and a hefty dose of toasted grains instead.

T - The taste has a bit more sweet malt flavors to it, but again the palate is dominated by herbal, grassy, and spicy hops flavors, as well as some surprisingly intense bitterness in the finish.

M - Pleasant active carbonation, medium body, and a clean and reasonably dry finish. Smooth texture before yielding to a bit of resinous hop oil.

D - I appreciate this doesn't have the fruity or buttery flavors I often get from Czech Pilseners. However, the hop bitterness seems excessive for the style and I could have stood for a tiny bit more sweetness. Probably more of a summer beer, and probably only for a select audience.

Serving type: growler

10-09-2012 06:24:37 | More by MasterSki

GbVDave

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a 64oz growler into two pint glasses. Thanks to HeatherAnn for the assist!

A: Pours with typical Pils color and clarity. Light straw yellow with ample carbonation. 1 finger of bright white foam clings to the top for quite a while but leaves just a few traces of lace behind.

S: Lemon-y noble hops dominate with snatches of clean & toasty malt.

T: Exactly as above. Very clean and tidy flavors.

M: A brief session of lager smoothness that quickly turns hoppy and spicy on the tongue. Prickly and nice.

O: Another enjoyable Pils from HA. They should try bringing this one out again next spring/early summer.

Serving type: growler

10-09-2012 00:00:10 | More by GbVDave