Pilsner Urquell
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
‘The Original Pilsner’ or so the bottle says. Pilsner Urquell is brewed and bottled in the Czech Republic in a city called Pilsen also known as Plzeň. One is likely to think that a ‘Pilsner’ brewed in a city call ‘Pilsen’ would make for a great beer? Well guess what, it does.
First of all let’s discuss something important to everyone these days, the cost. For a fully imported brew Pilsner Urquell won’t break the bank, the six-pack I bought for this review cost $16.99 from Dan Murphy’s and you can currently pick up a carton of them from BWS for $44.80, but be quick as this price ends on Sunday. Pilsner Urquell means ‘The Pilsner from the original source.’ It was given that name in 1898 as the people of Pilsen did not want it to fall under the generic definition of a Pilsner which is a beer brewed using bottom fermenting yeast. This beer is certainly anything but generic. It pours a medium golden colour leaving a quick disappearing small head. Aroma from this brew is sweet and floral like. The taste is very smooth & pleasant even if it does start off bitter. Pilsner Urquell is very easy to drink. It leaves you refreshed and wanting more.
Overall, this is a very enjoyable Pilsner and can be great value if bought at the right time. It makes for a perfect session beer and I know what I will be drinking this coming Australia Day even if it’s not Australian….but then most likely neither are the clothes or shoes you’ll be wearing come Tuesday!
Rating (out of five):
Category : Beer Reviews, Pilsner
I have to concur…this is an excellent beer, and while not cheap, very reasonably priced for the quality.
Dammit, its only 8am and you’ve got me wanting a beer!