On this beautiful 82° day [after spending the previous evening drinking & eating with friends], I came across, a crisp delicious beer that I am expecting to be a summer staple. Whilst cruising the beer aisle, a tough decision lay itself before me. Should I grab the tasty Centennial IPA from Founders (a beer I was just recently turned onto by a good friend) or the old standby, Pride and Joy? Actually, wasn't I reminded of the surprised pleasure of a Brooklyn Lager just last night? Oh wait, I have been meaning to try Brooklyn's Pilsner. Well it is just to hot for the IPA & I could use something a little lighter & more refreshing, so the pils it is.
Pilsners are light-bodied Lagers that are popular all over Europe, as well as in America. Pilsner Urquell claims to be the original & hails from Czechoslovakia, other extremely popular European examples include Becks (Germany), Stella Artois (Belgium) & Heineken (Netherlands). America's most popular beers are pilsners (Budweiser, Coors, Miller), but as we know, popularity doesn't necessarily mean good taste. While these giganti-breweries pump out watered-down rice-supplemented shwill for the masses, the craft brew nation has reclaimed this style. Borrowing from the styles of Europe, these brewers take on the tough challenge of bringing dignity back to the term 'American Pilsner'.
Brooklyn's foray has the sweetness of a Belgian pilsner but also the light smoothness of a Czech style. It has a complex flavor that can stand up to many styles of cuisine, while maintaining a slightly sweet smoothness that pairs well with spicier dishes & proves to be a perfect companion for a sweltering summer afternoon. For another delicious American Pilsner try Lagunitas' Czech-Style Pils
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