Radeberger Pilsner - Radeberger Exportbierbrauerei

Denali

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -24.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 2.5

On tap at Toronado.

Presentation: 23 oz. mug.

Appearance: Clear light gold body with thick white head. Lots of effervescence. Laces very nicely.

Smell: Overpowering very sweet grain aroma. Where are the hops?

Taste: Extremely sweet grain and corn flakes flavor. Not well balanced at all. Can hardly detect any hops. No sharpness. Where are the German malt flavors? Where are the hops?

Mouthfeel: Nice refreshing crisp mouthfeel.

Drinkability: Way too sweet to be very drinkable.

Comments: Very disappointing. A pilsner can be so much more than this.

Serving type: on-tap

12-28-2005 04:06:14 | More by Denali

twistedweather

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +17.1%

05-25-2013 22:07:46 | More by twistedweather

ranger7

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

05-25-2013 14:43:36 | More by ranger7

kvnstfrd

Missouri

4/5  rDev +10.2%

05-23-2013 13:06:32 | More by kvnstfrd

touchmeimsac

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-23-2013 12:53:51 | More by touchmeimsac

Stugotzo

Florida

3.25/5  rDev -10.5%

05-18-2013 22:23:08 | More by Stugotzo

rheff

Arkansas

4.25/5  rDev +17.1%

05-17-2013 03:51:54 | More by rheff

jtierney89

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Crystal clear golden color with bright white head that recedes to a thin lace quickly. Sweet grainy breads and herbal hops on the nose.

Very nice, no astringency or off putting skunk flavors I normally find in the style. On the heavier side of being light bodied, creamy carbonation. Initial bready sweetness. Sweetness through off by nice brisk carbonated bite and a spicy and earthy hop character. Bitterness is moderate and the beer is more balanced then anything. Flavorful and very drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2013 23:16:11 | More by jtierney89

kilustration

Illinois

3.91/5  rDev +7.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A: Nice clear gold with a close to perfect head

S: Nice mild aroma with hoppy hint.

T: Light with a grainy sweetness and a hoppy bite.

M: Above average, nothing to brag about.

O: This is one of my favorites, can drink it everytime; seems to be the beer of choice for "Two and a half men" (meaningless fact)

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 04:23:26 | More by kilustration

greggy1972

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +17.1%

05-12-2013 17:00:19 | More by greggy1972

woodchipper

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +17.1%

05-04-2013 22:38:03 | More by woodchipper

FroggieG

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +17.1%

05-03-2013 23:06:11 | More by FroggieG

warpedrevolution

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

05-02-2013 03:20:31 | More by warpedrevolution

HATS4BATS

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev +10.2%

04-21-2013 14:27:03 | More by HATS4BATS

DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

04-20-2013 04:39:21 | More by DrunkinYogi

Hopmodium

Washington

3.25/5  rDev -10.5%

04-17-2013 23:38:03 | More by Hopmodium

DbbC

Illinois

2.75/5  rDev -24.2%

04-14-2013 18:31:26 | More by DbbC

allstar255

California

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

04-12-2013 21:26:40 | More by allstar255

BLACKENEDPLAGUE

Ohio

2.25/5  rDev -38%

04-10-2013 23:11:46 | More by BLACKENEDPLAGUE

Vinicius

Brazil

3/5  rDev -17.4%

04-06-2013 02:22:07 | More by Vinicius

Hopstout

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +17.1%

04-04-2013 01:57:39 | More by Hopstout

Neorebel

New Jersey

3.99/5  rDev +9.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Radeberger is one of my favorites in the German Pils category. Having originally tasted it while traveling overseas in 2003, I am glad it has hit American shores. I can't believe I am just now reviewing it...

Radeberger pours a brilliant, crystal clear gold, with plenty of carbonation. A pure while head rests on top. While big and billowy at first, it quickly descends and leaves just a 1/8" covering. We do see some nice lacing, though.

The aroma is soft and floral, consisting of juicy pears, white pepper, and sugary malts.
Upon tasting, I am also picking up apple, and a very slight herbal hint, (perhaps rosemary). 'Bready' is a very apt descriptor here, and the hopds are almost lemony. The mouth feel is light and crisp. Overall, very refreshing and refined!

Serving type: bottle

04-01-2013 00:53:32 | More by Neorebel

JALIEN

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

03-30-2013 06:02:49 | More by JALIEN

Lare453

Florida

3.25/5  rDev -10.5%

03-24-2013 19:12:08 | More by Lare453

Beerman1977

Austria

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

03-21-2013 12:40:13 | More by Beerman1977