Date: 08/26/2006
Mode: Growler
Source: Tasting, Fest of 26

hazy golden yellow, whispy white head, crisp floral hop aroma with a hint of malt backbone, good balanced flavor with a great crisp hop character and a slightly sweet malt base, a most excellent pilsner

Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 13/20
Rating: 3.2/5.0
Drinkability: 10/10
Score: **+/4

Appearance: Pours a light, pale golden-hued body with a thin white head. Smell: Light floral, grassy aroma. Taste: Atypical for a pilsner: Lightly sweet malt teamed with spicy, floral hops and a crisp, clean finish. Mouthfeel: Light-bodied. Mild carbonation. Drinkability: Aiken Brewing’s Czech Pilsner - a beer I’ve been achin’ to try (and review) for quite some time.

Sampled from a growler on 8/26/06: Pours a clear bright golden with thin, wispy lacing. Aroma of mostly dry, lightly sweet pale malt with good authentic Saaz hoppiness. Starts with a lightly sweet pale malty presence and good, lightly bitter fresh Saaz hops. Smooth, balanced and drinkable.

Growler hand delivered by the brewer. Poured a lightly hazed yellow color. Nice floral notes with a decent malt balance. Also notes of candy and gum. Malty flavor had a mild floral taste to it and a light bitter finish.

A nice pilsner here. A grassy and lemon aroma. A cloudy yellow appearance with a moderate head. The flavor was somewhat sweet with a grassy and saaz hop flavor. Just what you would look for in a pils.