Mary - Hill Farmstead Brewery

rudzud

Massachusetts

4.09/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Enjoyed from a growler after a beerventure with JLindros.

A - Poured into my Duvel tulip a nice barely hazy very light straw/lemon hue with a good two finger head that fades to leave nice spotty lacing and good clouding.

S - Mmmm...pilsner. Faint hay and cereal aromas with some nice toasty notes as well. Some faint grassy/earthy hop notes as well towards the finish.

T - Torn with this one. The cereal grains are there, along with toasty malts, some faint straw. There is some floral, grassy hops in the middle. The finish though is a bit on the spicy side and, as JLindros said, really kills that soft pilsner finish.

M - Mouthfeel is nicely carbonated with good crisp finish. Super drinkable.

O - Overall this was a good beer. That being said, I think the hops were too aggressive with this beer. A shame, hopefully he perfects this.

Serving type: growler

03-04-2013 03:03:45 | More by rudzud

jbeervt

Vermont

4.5/5  rDev +10.3%

05-20-2013 16:11:52 | More by jbeervt

weonfire

Kentucky

4.2/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25

Poured from a 5 day old HF growler and still perfect. amazing.

A - Straw yellow, full finger thick fluffy head, patchy lacing, carbonation rising continuously

S - barley, grain, biscuit, earthy, grass

T - Grain, barley, wheat, lemon, grass, earthy

M - Wow. full, thick, frothy as can be, viscosity is med/high.

O - Best 'German Pilsner' i've ever head. very refreshing. mouth is outstanding. malt and yeast flavor is fantastic. at 4.7 ABV I could easily drink this all day. love it.

Serving type: growler

05-15-2013 01:56:53 | More by weonfire

tom10101

Quebec (Canada)

4/5  rDev -2%

04-29-2013 22:24:33 | More by tom10101

heffnate77

New York

3.75/5  rDev -8.1%

04-25-2013 20:21:06 | More by heffnate77

bobv

Vermont

4/5  rDev -2%

04-17-2013 05:15:55 | More by bobv

Kelp

New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev -8.1%

04-16-2013 10:03:03 | More by Kelp

CliffBrake

New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev -8.1%

04-06-2013 16:15:14 | More by CliffBrake

sirsteve42

New York

4/5  rDev -2%

03-28-2013 21:16:11 | More by sirsteve42

polishkaz

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -2%

03-28-2013 00:22:00 | More by polishkaz

davey101

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

03-27-2013 04:43:46 | More by davey101

jacewg

District of Columbia

4/5  rDev -2%

03-20-2013 15:07:08 | More by jacewg

Auror

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

03-14-2013 15:17:04 | More by Auror

wesley14

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -2%

03-11-2013 23:28:44 | More by wesley14

Cascade77

Vermont

3.5/5  rDev -14.2%

03-11-2013 12:52:15 | More by Cascade77

thegerm87

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +10.3%

03-10-2013 15:28:56 | More by thegerm87

danedelman

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +16.4%

03-08-2013 04:27:47 | More by danedelman

cfrances33

Illinois

4.24/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Growler poured into a Hill Farmstead stem.

Pour: Nearly clear pale yellow, with two and half fingers of white puffy head. Lots of sticky lacing, and the head hangs around for a lot of the glass.

Smell: A lemony bite of up front, and then lots of breadyness. Maybe a hint of pine, and a slight yeast.

Taste: Big lemon and sweet bread up front. The sweetness is rather crispy. Finishes with some light pine, lemon, and a breadyness.

Mouthfeel: Very crisp and refreshing. Breadyness lingers briefly, and quickly cuts out clean and dry.

Overall. A very delicate pilsner. Definitely the best I've had yet. Well done. I would love to enjoy this on a hot summer day.

Serving type: growler

03-08-2013 03:15:15 | More by cfrances33

Schmuckles

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev -2%

03-08-2013 02:17:28 | More by Schmuckles

stevec32

New York

4/5  rDev -2%

03-07-2013 03:45:33 | More by stevec32

oline73

Maryland

4.21/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Poured from a growler into a tasting snifter.

The beer pours a golden color with a mild layer of off white head. The smell is very light and herbal with a nice, light malt note. The herbal quality carries over to the taste, which is very light. There is a strong bitter note that almost overshadows the pils malt taste. This is a very light and clean beer. The body is light and the finish is super dry. I really enjoyed this beer and can't say I've had another Pilsener like it.

Serving type: growler

03-06-2013 19:41:47 | More by oline73

Franch

New York

4/5  rDev -2%

03-06-2013 17:55:15 | More by Franch

mdfb79

New York

4.26/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

From 03/05/13 notes. Big thanks to Wherethewildbeergoes for sharing this one; thanks Joey! 32 oz. growler filled up

a - Pours a pale clear straw yellow color with one inch of white head and low carbonation evident. Looks as expected.

s - Smells of lemon, citrus, yeast, earthy notes, floral notes, grains. Nice and earthy, and the lemon is nice.

t - Tastes of lemon, earthy notes, yeast, floral hops, spice, citrus, bready malts. Little more lemon here; again, crisp and very nice.

m - Light body and low to moderate carbonation. Super easy to drink and crisp; great mouthfeel.

o - Overall a very nice pilsener. Not my favorite style but this is a very good one. It's got some of that HF-ness to it with some nice light citrus, lemon, and floral notes to it, and it is super easy to drink. Felt like I could have drank the whole growler. Worth getting, would have it again for sure.

Serving type: growler

03-06-2013 14:49:36 | More by mdfb79

JamesGWittel

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -14.2%

03-05-2013 20:06:39 | More by JamesGWittel

jaasen64

Massachusetts

4.3/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

750ml swing-top growler poured into HF stemmed glass. Filled at the brewery the day before. Copied from notes since my computer wasn't working at time.

A- Opens with a nice "pop" and pours a light clear golden straw color with nice consistent carbonation and about two fingers of foamy, slightly bubbly head that leaves nice layered lacing.

S- Aromas of lemons, grains, fresh grass, hops, pilsener malts. Very aromatic with nice distinct fresh smells. I don't know what it is about this beer, but in my opinion it's one of the most refreshing aromas I've had the pleasure of experiencing in a beer- I could smell it all day.

T- Lemony with a nice crisp refreshing grassy graininess to it. Finishes with pilsener malts and crisp lemons.

M- Medium bodied, crisp, refreshing, nice carbonation, very easy drinking.

O- This would be the perfect beer to enjoy on a nice sunny spring day right after mowing the lawn. It is crisp, refreshing, and very easy drinking with a nice mixture of lemons and grassy graininess to it. I haven't had a ton of pilsener's and I haven't ever been a huge fan of the style (maybe I just haven't experienced enough), but this beer is easily one of the best of the style that I've had and I hope HF makes it a regular offering.

Serving type: growler

03-05-2013 18:37:42 | More by jaasen64