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Pilsener
Summit Brewing Company
- From:
- Summit Brewing Company
- Minnesota, United States
- Style:
- Bohemian / Czech Pilsner
- ABV:
- 4.5%
- Score:
- 81
- Avg:
- 3.57 | pDev: 12.04%
- Reviews:
- 179
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Oct 01, 2019
- Added:
- Dec 30, 2001
- Wants:
- 3
- Gots:
- 64
No description / notes.
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Reviewed by woodychandler from Pennsylvania
4.08/5 rDev +14.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
4.08/5 rDev +14.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
The CANQuest (tm) backlog keeps bringing forth surprise after surprise! I am actively seeking out Pilsners at this point, so to find one in my clearing-out is a double-plus bonus.
From the CAN: "Proudly Brewed in St. Paul, Minnesota"; "Bohemian Style"; "Mother Nature doesn't want your empties. Please recycle."
I was really excited about the prospect of a Pilsner, but I managed to CANtain myself & simply Crack! open the vent. My gentility in terms of the Glug led to the formation of two-plus fingers of pillowy, soapy, foamy, bone-white head with modest retention. Color was Golden-Amber (SRM = > 5, < 7) with NE-quality clarity, leading to an unannounced visit by The Gelt Gang of Mammon, Croesus & Midas. Nose had the grassy, hay-like quality of Saaz as well as the biscuitiness of Pilsner malt. Yum! Mouthfeel was thin-to-medium, but on par for the style's course. The taste was quite pleasant, very grassy-hay-like with a slight honey quality to go with the biscuitiness. Mmm. Finish was dry & highly refreshing. I CAN't believe that they disCANtinued its production! 8=(
Oct 01, 2019From the CAN: "Proudly Brewed in St. Paul, Minnesota"; "Bohemian Style"; "Mother Nature doesn't want your empties. Please recycle."
I was really excited about the prospect of a Pilsner, but I managed to CANtain myself & simply Crack! open the vent. My gentility in terms of the Glug led to the formation of two-plus fingers of pillowy, soapy, foamy, bone-white head with modest retention. Color was Golden-Amber (SRM = > 5, < 7) with NE-quality clarity, leading to an unannounced visit by The Gelt Gang of Mammon, Croesus & Midas. Nose had the grassy, hay-like quality of Saaz as well as the biscuitiness of Pilsner malt. Yum! Mouthfeel was thin-to-medium, but on par for the style's course. The taste was quite pleasant, very grassy-hay-like with a slight honey quality to go with the biscuitiness. Mmm. Finish was dry & highly refreshing. I CAN't believe that they disCANtinued its production! 8=(
Reviewed by hoptheology from California
3.87/5 rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.87/5 rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Gold hay piss color, good head of 1 finger
Clean slightly bready aromas, mostly grain
Flavor is slightly bready, mostly crackery, sharp hop presence
Feel is crisp and clean, slight chalkiness
Overall a very enjoyable pilsner
Jan 21, 2018Clean slightly bready aromas, mostly grain
Flavor is slightly bready, mostly crackery, sharp hop presence
Feel is crisp and clean, slight chalkiness
Overall a very enjoyable pilsner
Reviewed by Schlitz74 from Illinois
3.5/5 rDev -2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev -2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
This is just slightly above average for the style. It pours a darker hazy orange color with about a finger of head. There was some lacing left on the glass.
Dec 01, 2017Reviewed by keithcyrilbistodeau from Minnesota
3.18/5 rDev -10.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
3.18/5 rDev -10.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Beer was very easy on the palate and had nice coloring but the aroma was underwhelming and the finish was somewhat subpar from what I would expect from a Summit beer. However this beer would be a great casual drinking beer for for a bbq or a social outing with friends but don't expect to experience bold flavors, nice aroma, or a really nice looking presentation of the beer on the pour, because if you go in with those high expectations you will be disappointed. Not a bad beer, but also not a great beer. 3.5 out of 5.
Aug 20, 2017Reviewed by bwood06 from Wisconsin
3.9/5 rDev +9.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.9/5 rDev +9.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I've been in the mood for pilseners recently, especially Bohemians, so when I saw this on the menu at a local pub I figured I'd give it a shot. I'm always up for downing a pilsener or two.
This beer pours a clear, glowing golden straw hue that has a frothy, white head that dissipates fairly quickly but levels off at a thin lacing. Carbonation is moderate. 4/5 The aroma is of moderate intensity and is primarily grainy and grassy with a light sweetness. It is very clean and fresh smelling and well balanced between sweet and sharp. As the beer warms a bit of a pear note comes through which is a nice addition to the grain and grass. 4/5 The flavor profile is of similar intensity to the aroma with the same notes coming through quite nicely. Consistency is key here and Summit seems to have their act together in that regard. There is a bit of a green apple finish but it is not off-putting. Bitterness is moderate and lingers only slightly on swallowing. 3.75/5 This beer is light bodied and crisp, with a bit of a prickliness to it. It really is not drying and is rather light on carbonation mouthfeel. 4/5 This is a good Bohemian pilsener that eschews the dryness and bitterness of its Bavarian cousin. This one is well balanced and is very sessionable. 4/5
May 23, 2017This beer pours a clear, glowing golden straw hue that has a frothy, white head that dissipates fairly quickly but levels off at a thin lacing. Carbonation is moderate. 4/5 The aroma is of moderate intensity and is primarily grainy and grassy with a light sweetness. It is very clean and fresh smelling and well balanced between sweet and sharp. As the beer warms a bit of a pear note comes through which is a nice addition to the grain and grass. 4/5 The flavor profile is of similar intensity to the aroma with the same notes coming through quite nicely. Consistency is key here and Summit seems to have their act together in that regard. There is a bit of a green apple finish but it is not off-putting. Bitterness is moderate and lingers only slightly on swallowing. 3.75/5 This beer is light bodied and crisp, with a bit of a prickliness to it. It really is not drying and is rather light on carbonation mouthfeel. 4/5 This is a good Bohemian pilsener that eschews the dryness and bitterness of its Bavarian cousin. This one is well balanced and is very sessionable. 4/5
Reviewed by MNJR from Illinois
2.9/5 rDev -18.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
2.9/5 rDev -18.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
A disappointing pilsner. Strong flavors of paper and corn. Weak flavors of witch hazel and pepper. Slightly lemony. Rough carbonation. Not a winner. There are so many better pilsners than this. I bought a twelve pack, and wish I hadn't, though the price was relatively low.
Feb 26, 2017
Pilsener from Summit Brewing Company
Beer rating:
81 out of
100 with
422 ratings
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