Presque Isle Pilsner - Erie Brewing Co.

almychristopher

New York

2.8/5  rDev -10.3%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

this beer pours a clear light yellow color with a foamy head that fades to patchy lacing pretty quickly. the aroma gives away those nasty little bottom feeders in the mix, other than that there might be a bit of crystal malt there, but very light. the taste is a little disappointing very light sweet malt character with not much in the way of hops. with the light mouthfeel it's just not one of my favorites.

Serving type: bottle

01-23-2009 22:47:21 | More by almychristopher

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -3.8%

05-21-2013 18:51:21 | More by Slatetank

StoutHunter

Michigan

2.75/5  rDev -11.9%

05-21-2013 01:31:27 | More by StoutHunter

cpolking

Iowa

2/5  rDev -35.9%

05-19-2013 12:44:01 | More by cpolking

dan027

Pennsylvania

2/5  rDev -35.9%

05-17-2013 02:23:04 | More by dan027

Chinaskifan1

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -19.9%

05-11-2013 11:56:36 | More by Chinaskifan1

tommyguz

Pennsylvania

2.25/5  rDev -27.9%

05-08-2013 03:04:21 | More by tommyguz

dalepryor

Kentucky

3/5  rDev -3.8%

05-07-2013 22:08:37 | More by dalepryor

TheBeerAlmanac

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev +12.2%

04-09-2013 22:31:10 | More by TheBeerAlmanac

TGZ32

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev +4.2%

03-23-2013 02:01:59 | More by TGZ32

cciquera01

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev +12.2%

03-07-2013 23:45:07 | More by cciquera01

Dapperticus

Kentucky

4.75/5  rDev +52.2%

02-10-2013 04:49:45 | More by Dapperticus

LooseMoose1978

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +20.2%

01-20-2013 03:04:11 | More by LooseMoose1978

Gschaf

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -3.8%

12-23-2012 22:48:58 | More by Gschaf

lsummers

California

3.7/5  rDev +18.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 4

I've had this a few times now, and I know the reviews haven't been stellar but dang I'm enjoying this one.

Looks great with its golden cloudy appearance and its white head that leaves a touch of lacing.

Smell is almost the best part, the fruity characters that come through are awesome. Also leads to some of the malty ness that comes through more in the taste. But mostly just Fruit!

Tastes like the fruity smell mixed with a pancake. Quite pleasant, and drinkable. The malty favors come through on the back end but their still very subtle. As with any pilsner the palate has to be very clean to taste the subtle flavors they offer.

Mouthfeel is a bit overly light, I wouldn't mind some thickness on this one since i do feel its a bit sweet.

Overall I feel it's a fantastic pilsner, and probably my favorite Erie brewing brew.

Serving type: bottle

11-18-2012 08:09:18 | More by lsummers

Darkmagus82

Montana

3.2/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Poured from bottle into pint glass

Appearance – The beer pours a lighter golden color with a huge billowy white head. The head fades relatively fast to leave a decent level of lacing.

Smell – The aroma is a nice blend of a bready and caramel smell. Mixed with these are a lighter aroma of tropical fruits and some yeast.

Taste – The taste begins with a lighter bready flavor and a lighter caramel sweetness. As the taste advances further a light citrus flavor greets the tongue. These flavors take the taste to the end, and with a light hoppy flavor and a weakening of the caramel sweetness, the combination of flavors leave a crisp taste to linger on the tongue. Overall the flavor is rather subdued.

Mouthfeel – The body of the beer is rather light (as would be expected for a 4.2% abv. brew) with a carbonation level that is on the higher side. Very appropriate for the pilsner style and it makes for one very easy drinking brew.

– The flavors of the brew are a little watery and not to exciting. With this said however it is rather refreshing and quite easy to drink. While nothing to go out of your way for, this beer does make for a rather decent session brew.

Serving type: bottle

11-06-2012 01:43:56 | More by Darkmagus82

sendbeer

Georgia

1.75/5  rDev -43.9%

10-30-2012 15:45:37 | More by sendbeer

grumpygerman

Alabama

3/5  rDev -3.8%

09-14-2012 02:56:45 | More by grumpygerman

cpac22

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev +28.2%

09-06-2012 23:45:36 | More by cpac22

soupieman

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -19.9%

08-28-2012 00:18:41 | More by soupieman

DerekP

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -3.8%

08-08-2012 13:02:28 | More by DerekP

57md

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -3.8%

07-20-2012 13:33:03 | More by 57md

jman42

New Jersey

3.83/5  rDev +22.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A = Nice golden color. Good head which retained nicely. Decent lacing.

S = Malty with a touch of underlying fruitiness.

T = Crisp. Nice balance between hops and malt. Refreshing.

M = Good. Not too creamy/not too watery.

O = I found this to be a nice example of a pilsener. Was a bit less tart than some of the ones that I remember from my days living in Germany, but since I didn't appreciate that tartness, that's a good thing.

Serving type: bottle

07-08-2012 13:17:27 | More by jman42

MikalMick

Florida

3.5/5  rDev +12.2%

07-08-2012 01:42:48 | More by MikalMick

Stinkypuss

Pennsylvania

3.2/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Presque Isle Pilsner
Erie Brewing Co.
Style: German Pilsener
ABV: 4.20 %

LOOK: Clear gold with lots of carbonation bubbles. Head is short livid but did leave lace. Honestly, it looks like a pilsner beer.

SMELL: Aromas of grains, buttered bread, lemony citrus, hay, and green apple.

TASTE: Light bready malts, just enough hops to make an impression. Malt, grains a little green apple. Upfront sweetness yet fairly bitter, simple but agreeable beer.

FEEL/IMPRESSION: Medium bodied, good but not super crisp carbonation. Not the cleanest example but not bad either. This is a lawnmower beer, but there are lighter examples with better flavor out there.

Serving type: bottle

06-20-2012 21:41:13 | More by Stinkypuss