Brew52 » Week 11

Pils popper

Joe Lunchpail — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:02:22 +0000

Per usual, the Schell folks put out a good, not great, beer that is light in flavor and easy to drink. I can’t think of much to say about this offering, except that I prefer it to the typical domestic light beers. A little more body, a lot better flavor, and overall a more satisfying bottle of suds. A good balance of malt and hops. I will drink it again.

better than expected

Ben R — Wed, 21 May 2008 22:28:57 +0000

I have fallen behind in my reviews, I’m going to start catching up right now.

I liked Schell’s Pilsner more than I thought I would. I view pilsners as just bland, lighter beers, but this one actually had a pretty good taste to it. A good beer if you want to want to drink several, but can’t bring yourself to drink Miller Lite.

Inoffensive

Erica — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:47:25 +0000

It tastes like a lot of beers I’ve tasted before, and so I find it to be not outstanding at all. A tad hoppy, but not overkill. A tad malty, but not overkill. Mediocre. Perhaps a good backyard barbecue beer.

I drink your pilsner! I drink it up!

al — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:25:46 +0000

In a Flat Earth pint glass (too lazy to search the cabinet for a proper pilsner glass), it’s a clear golden color, lovely white head, starts proud and slips down in size. Flowery aroma, and the hops are happening, clean and level headed.Drinking it…smooth, even, mild, and watery. Tidy bitter smack from the Hallertau hops right up, and then they slide back and merge with the water and disappear down the throat without a thought. Hops return with each sip and enjoy a nice visit on the palate each time. Light bodied, easy drinking, and right on for style. Almost perfect. And I’m no huge fan of lagers or pilsners, but this suits just fine. Haiku #7: Czech town of Plzn / birthplace of clear, golden beer / look what you started!

Pleasant

Erin — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 03:13:06 +0000

This beer was great – I could definitely drink several. Honestly, I wasn’t really paying too much attention to the beer, because I was drinking it while cooking (which I rarely do) so I was distracted. I do remember that I liked it – it would be very refreshing on a hot summers day.

ehh

GirlFromMars — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:12:18 +0000

My first taste was not that great. After a few more sips I was able to picture myself sitting on the patio on a very hot day in July with the Schell Pilsner in my hand. Since today was not a hot day in July it was just ehh. To be honest, the more I think about it, on a hot day in July I am more likely to have a hefeweizen in my hand, so I’ll rate it a 3 as I’m not likely to try it again. It had a bit of a sweet honey taste that I kind of enjoyed but not too much.

Has its uses…

Mac — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:12:04 +0000

I’m not a huge Pilsner fan, but this would be good on a hot day after mowing the lawn.

wait. didn’t i drink this week two?

christa — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 06:52:10 +0000

i’m learning that after four sips, it doesn’t matter what i’m drinking.

Distraction

flashmcduff — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 05:08:56 +0000

Right now it’s late at night and I’m watching a Fatboy Slim concert on a beach somewhere in England circa 2002. It’s just as, if not more, stimulating than the Schell’s Pilsner I happen to be drinking. This beer’s taste is a throwback to keg beer and plastic cups, only light years better for two reasons: #1- it is better. Better taste, better quality, and a better experience overall knowing it comes from a regional brewer. #2 – I’ve come to appreciate history and knowing where a beer came from – in other words, I know brewing a pilsner would require a level of maintenance than I’m not up for just yet. I respect that.

Still, the show and the camera shots switching in tune to the music is what is grabbing my attention now because the beer is good but not my style. Sadly, techno is not terribly refreshing and would not as effectively…oh, say…cool a sunburn after a summer day of canoeing. That’s where I see this beer fitting in well.

Best not to think about it.

Barrett — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:01:47 +0000

Schell’s Pils is the kind of beer that’s fine if you’re just drinking it. I could see myself grabbing one out of a tub of ice at a house party, swigging it, and thinking it was a pretty good beverage.

But if you stop swigging and start “tasting,” you quickly realize it’s not so hot. It’s kind of sour as opposed to bitter — not a flavor I’m fond of in a beer. My advice is to buy it in the sampler 12-pack where you only have to suffer through 2 bottles of it. Drink the Caramel Bock first, then move on to the other stuff when you’re too buzzed to care. Keep the 2 bottles of rancid SnowStorm in the back of your fridge for when your brother-in-law visits.