Bavaria Beer / Pilsener - Bavaria Brouwerij N.V.

TheBrewo

Michigan

2.63/5  rDev -12.3%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

We pour a crystal clear, pale straw-colored brew. It holds a half finger head of white bubbles, but this dissipates quickly into a bubbly film. Lacing is chunky and spotty. No sediment or haze is noted, and carbonation appears moderate. The nose is strong with metallics, raw macaroni, flour, and clean yeast. Adjuncts are robust. There is a certain peachy fruitiness to the alcohol and the malts with warmth. Finally, there is a musty, cheesiness about it. As we sip, metallics hit first. There is lemon and fresh apple, affording crispness to an otherwise bittering and souring mouth. The malts take over, with adjuncts and steely barley, pulling us through to the middle, where a bittering, metallic booze comes through on a wave of stinging yeast. Very bready and full flavored. The end is a bit milder, with cooled and bitter malts, and some fusel, echoing alcohols. The aftertaste breathes of sour, mashed grain and some metal. That fermented cheese flavor of the nose comes through here, with a bittering synergy with the malts and salt. The body is light to medium, and the carbonation is medium to high, more so than it looks. The feel is a bit watery at times, but the mouth is left coated with a metallic and bitter sheen. There is little slurp, cream, or pop. The abv is appropriate, and the beer drinks fine.

Overall, the strongest component of this brew was the taste. Judging by the nose, we were expecting something much more bittering, but we got something crisp and relatively well balanced. The flavoring was within the style, but the nose took us for a loop, with a hazy, floury bomb. It just didn’t smell fresh, despite the dating and proper storage. In the end, all of the components could have been better integrated amongst each other, which would have made for a more enjoyable brew.

Serving type: can

04-02-2012 01:12:08 | More by TheBrewo

Sesam

Sweden

2.25/5  rDev -25%

06-18-2013 21:28:48 | More by Sesam

adityashekhar

India

3/5  rDev 0%

06-16-2013 14:32:27 | More by adityashekhar

bexley10

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev +16.7%

06-14-2013 21:13:27 | More by bexley10

herrburgess

South Carolina

2.75/5  rDev -8.3%

06-11-2013 13:43:53 | More by herrburgess

DutchBeerDrinker

Netherlands

2.5/5  rDev -16.7%

06-09-2013 15:53:39 | More by DutchBeerDrinker

Monoke

Ireland

2.5/5  rDev -16.7%

06-09-2013 00:50:22 | More by Monoke

Beric

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev +16.7%

06-01-2013 11:23:10 | More by Beric

randomNBGD

Serbia

3.46/5  rDev +15.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured from 33cl can into a flute glass.

A: Delivers a thick head, but the head dies quickly. Color very clear golden/straw yellow.
S: Malts scent dominates, but has also some metallic notes which later disappear.
M: Moderately carbonated, body full enough for a pilsener, not watery.
T: Malts flavour dominates, followed by grassy notes. Discretely hopped. Dry finish with somewhat more pronounced alcohol aroma.

A decent and refreshing pilsener, better than most of its European mass produced counterparts.

Serving type: can

05-28-2013 22:20:45 | More by randomNBGD

apasternak

Ohio

3/5  rDev 0%

05-27-2013 22:49:21 | More by apasternak

bobbyr5

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev +16.7%

05-25-2013 19:41:40 | More by bobbyr5

magpieken

Australia

3.5/5  rDev +16.7%

05-25-2013 14:55:24 | More by magpieken

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev +16.7%

05-23-2013 23:50:59 | More by Slatetank

kvnstfrd

Missouri

2/5  rDev -33.3%

05-23-2013 13:46:13 | More by kvnstfrd

RueSailmana

Netherlands

2.5/5  rDev -16.7%

05-20-2013 06:29:00 | More by RueSailmana

Poupae

Thailand

3.25/5  rDev +8.3%

05-13-2013 16:13:59 | More by Poupae

dmorgan310

Panama

3.25/5  rDev +8.3%

05-13-2013 00:11:27 | More by dmorgan310

Ciocanelu

Romania

2.75/5  rDev -8.3%

05-09-2013 12:07:37 | More by Ciocanelu

chadmbogo

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev +33.3%

05-02-2013 13:53:27 | More by chadmbogo

metter98

New York

3.03/5  rDev +1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25

A: The beer is clear straw yellow in color and has a moderate amount of carbonation. It poured with a half finger high white head that died down but consistently left a thin layer of bubbles covering the surface, a collar around the edge of the glass and soe lacing down the sides.
S: Faint hints of bready malts are present in the smell along with some bits of grassy hops.
T: The taste is similar to the smell and has a light amount of bitterness.
M: It feels light-bodied (but not really watery) on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This isn't a bad German Pilsener from a Dutch macro brewery, especially since there are no aromas or favors of adjunct malts.

Serving type: can

04-20-2013 18:29:36 | More by metter98

Whatup14

Quebec (Canada)

1.5/5  rDev -50%

04-17-2013 14:14:56 | More by Whatup14

Petertauro

Spain

5/5  rDev +66.7%

04-17-2013 13:18:41 | More by Petertauro

abijen

Netherlands

2.76/5  rDev -8%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2 | overall: 3

This is the pilsner I almost always buy when I have a party or something like that.
It is a pretty cheap beer in the local shops.

The smell is not that great. Nothing special in there, the same for the appearance.
The tast is just above average. A little bit bitterness and a very light sweetness.
The body is light and it has a very watery and thin feeling.

Serving type: bottle

03-14-2013 10:03:30 | More by abijen

BeachRez

California

3.5/5  rDev +16.7%

03-13-2013 15:12:58 | More by BeachRez

TMoney2591

Illinois

3.7/5  rDev +23.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Served in a Lagunitas mason jar.

I could've sworn Bavaria was in Germany... Anyway, this stuff pours a clear straw topped by a finger-and-a-half of white foam. The nose comprises grass, flowers, light wild rice, and a touch of wheat. The taste brings in more of the same, with the grass in control, but not in an unpleasant way. The body is a hefty light, with a light moderate carbonation and a wet feel. Overall, a nice little pils, nothing incredible, a fairly tasty choice, especially for the price.

Serving type: can

02-07-2013 23:25:07 | More by TMoney2591