Pilsner pursuit

[bdalik]

Sounds delicious. Are they doing decoction mashing?

Hey! No decoction mashing as todays malts are highly modified. Once I found out Suarez is single infusion, I kinda tossed out the idea of decoction, although I may do a short protein rest in the future for head retention purposes.

Unpasteurized Pilsner Urquell is the best thing ever

Can attest to this. Had unpasteurized unfiltered with Robert Lobovsky (in NJ of all places) and it was hands down the best drinking experience I've had.

 

[JCastle1]

Hey! No decoction mashing as todays malts are highly modified. Once I found out Suarez is single infusion, I kinda tossed out the idea of decoction, although I may do a short protein rest in the future for head retention purposes.

Right, I'm totally with you, I was just curious about your process. I'm not doing decoction either, the Weyermann floor-malted pilsner is slightly under-modified but it's still enough to get complete starch conversion. You'll definitely get a slightly different character from your pils but even my German colleagues called it more of a romantic/old-fashioned thing to keep doing decoction mashes with modern malts. For head retention I found a touch of Carapils + protein rest did wonders.

 

[BadJustin]

Xposted pver multiple platforms and i give zero fuxx. Gonzoillini, tell LT this is money. Srs. Delusions. Thanks to Mike, Jay and Patty too, I suppose. The pils.

 

[Friend_of_the_Gueuze]

This is a great daily drinker. I’ve had a few on tap since it started showing up here. They are also selling 6 packs for $9.

https://sierranevada.com/beer/specialty/southern-gothic

Freakin’ hurry up and get out of NC already! Screw lactose ipas/fructose gose bellinis... this one gets my juices flowing!

 

[wuntrikpony]

 

[jbeezification1]

Probably 5 minutes after I took this pic I walked outside to fire up the grill and my wife came out and dumped the whole thing on the ground, turned the can over so I wouldn’t get any more out of the can and then knocked over two other cans I had sitting there. I can’t help but think she’s mad at me.

Anyways the 6 or so ounces I got were delicious.

 

[Friend_of_the_Gueuze]

I’m intrigued. Looking like it is available now in areas around the brewery, and July everywhere else.

 

[jdd419]

I’m intrigued. Looking like it is available now in areas around the brewery, and July everywhere else.

If this comes in pounder cans, it will be a really good summer.

 

[flexabull]

This is a great daily drinker. I’ve had a few on tap since it started showing up here. They are also selling 6 packs for $9.

https://sierranevada.com/beer/specialty/southern-gothic

No luck at my local liquor store finding this one today. I also don't see it listed on tap at the Chico brewery. I hope it's not NC only.

 

[mateoloco]

 

[wuntrikpony]

Love that beer.

 

[ccbstl]

The best

 

[JCastle1]

Love that beer.

Me too friendo. The zwickel is also super tasty.

 

[mrk_d]

Churchkey in D.C. just got a bunch of kegs of Koutska from the Czech Republic. The 12 degree is one of the best (or perhaps the best) pilsner I’ve ever had. Just a beautiful beer.

 

[Gonzoillini1]

More Brewing Co in Villa Park, IL just put out their first actual Pilsner (previously they had tapped a "Helles" that was made with a hybrid yeast strain), and I came away disappointed. Was good as it was colder, but as it warmed I got a fair bit of fruity esters and a touch of diacetyl that got stronger the more I drank my 10oz pour.

This isn't a place known for subtle / classic styles (hazy IPA and pastry stouts are their jam), but was still hoping it would have been better than it was.

So it goes.

 

[FTowne1]

More Brewing Co in Villa Park, IL just put out their first actual Pilsner (previously they had tapped a "Helles" that was made with a hybrid yeast strain), and I came away disappointed. Was good as it was colder, but as it warmed I got a fair bit of fruity esters and a touch of diacetyl that got stronger the more I drank my 10oz pour.

This isn't a place known for subtle / classic styles (hazy IPA and pastry stouts are their jam), but was still hoping it would have been better than it was.

So it goes.

I place that makes hazy IPA's and pastry stouts sucks a brewing a clean pilsner? Color me surprised.

 

[americanzero4128]

More Brewing Co in Villa Park, IL just put out their first actual Pilsner (previously they had tapped a "Helles" that was made with a hybrid yeast strain), and I came away disappointed. Was good as it was colder, but as it warmed I got a fair bit of fruity esters and a touch of diacetyl that got stronger the more I drank my 10oz pour.

This isn't a place known for subtle / classic styles (hazy IPA and pastry stouts are their jam), but was still hoping it would have been better than it was.

So it goes.

Not pilsner related but I went there a week or two after opening and had their saison that I think was advertised as an American saison. It had a funky Belgian thing going on, sweet and malty, a weird dirty aftertaste, just not a good saison. I have written off their beers and don't see myself returning. This just confirms my decision.

 

[Friend_of_the_Gueuze]

Given the brewery, was expecting more of an IPL than a traditional pils. But aside from being a tad over-hopped—resulting in a finish that lingers beyond anything that could be considered crisp—this is an excellent, unfiltered, unpasteurized kellerbier made with quite tasty Bavarian malts. Can see this becoming a go to this summer.

 

[Friend_of_the_Gueuze]

Barrier’s Azores, on the other hand, is anti-traditional. Bills itself as a Czech pils. Not a fan.

 

[JCastle1]

Very tasty pilsner at Strange Brewing. Pretty classic, it's crisp, a touch hoppy, and slightly yeasty. Can't wait to open the can I got to try a full pour.

 

[BadJustin]

Ok, I am going to say it. While Suraez Palatine Pils is fantastic, I think, for my taste, Live Oak is still my favorite. It is a little more full in the mouthfeel dept. and has more bite to it, which I really like. ******* it Texas, y you so far away.

 

[falc0n26001]

Portland finally got some kegs of Chuckanut. The Pilsner is so damn good.

 

[JCastle1]

Reporting back with pilsner can update, Sentido Comun by Strange Brewing.

Very tasty, pretty light at 4.7% but very refreshing. Got a bit of honey, crackery malt (I believe it's 100% Weyermann Pils). Bitter, earthy, floral hop bite with a dry, crisp finish and lingering hop bitterness and fruitiness. Really digging it and it's super fresh.

 

[flexabull]

Was looking forward to this one. A bit too sweet though for my liking.

 

[flexabull]

Another excellent Pils from the PNW. This is fantastic.

Maybe it’s the water?

 

[Eatdregs]

Ok, I am going to say it. While Suraez Palatine Pils is fantastic, I think, for my taste, Live Oak is still my favorite. It is a little more full in the mouthfeel dept. and has more bite to it, which I really like. ******* it Texas, y you so far away.

Palatine is great but Qualify Pils is my #1 when fresh. Has this bread-y, earthy thing going on that gets me stiff... STIFF!

 

[BadJustin]

Palatine is great but Qualify Pils is my #1 when fresh. Has this bread-y, earthy thing going on that gets me stiff... STIFF!

It's ok to be wrong Adam, I still like ya.

 

[ccbstl]

I think I may have posted this before, but the brewery list tightens the pants

http://urbanchestnut.com/save-the-date-for-historic-lagerfest/

 

[mateoloco]

 

[Hopping Tiger]

I think I may have posted this before, but the brewery list tightens the pants

http://urbanchestnut.com/save-the-date-for-historic-lagerfest/

Good list + good price. I'm confused.