Week 11 of 52
Schell Pilsner
March 10th thru March 16th
Brewer's Description
A shining example of the true European Pilsner style beer, Schell's Pilsner is brewed with 100 percent barley malt, where the imported German Hallertau hops flavor is showcased. Its full hop characteristic and delicate aroma were developed in Pilsen, Bohemia around 1840. This style was widely copied by early American breweries. Over the years, however, it has been lost to the much lighter-bodied, low-hopped relatives we refer to as American "Premium" beer.
Beer Style: Bavarian Pilsner, Alcohol by Volume: 5.6%
Overall Rating based on 26 reviews
3.67 of 5 stars
Brewery Information
August Schell Brewing Company
New Ulm, Minnesota
schellsbrewery.com
Interesting Fact
In 1866, August Schell became the sole owner of the business when he bid $12,000 to buy the brewery. Read more
Photography
Courtesy of Erin Reichelt. View more on her flickr set.
al says I drink your pilsner! I drink it up!
March 22nd, 2008
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!
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