Tasting Notes:

The Pilsner

Staw colored with a moderate head that's retained fairly well. High carbonation. Large, consistent bubbles. Nearly clear. Aroma is mildly hoppy and fruity with soft malt. Fruity flavor with soft malt characteristics, some banana or clove flavor. Hops and bitterness dominate the sweetness up front but the sweetness rises in the finish. Mouthfeel is light, crisp and bubbly. Overall: a very good beer but not a good representative of the pilsner style--too soft, fruity and sweet. (As the brewer, I know that the boil off was lower than expected which no doubt contributed to the low intensity of hops and the bouancy of the beer. Still, it needed at least another half an ounce of saaz in the bittering addition and probably more for flavor and aroma as well. A dryer and less fruity yeast would also be advisable.)