Auerhahn Pils

Bottle: Pale golden coloured with a mid-sized, stable fluffy head, sticking to the glass; delicate but distinctive floral-resinous hoppy nose with a malty touch; mild, moderate bitter-sweet flavour, light to medium bodied; aromatic, a bit resinous, hoppy finish, supported by sweet pale malt. Very decent and moreish Pilsener from - can’t belive it- Hessen..............

(bottle, from pivnizub - many thanks !) Clear, pale golden colour with a medium-sized foamy white head. Slightly sweet malty, herbal and spicy hoppy, slightly resiny aroma, that reminds me a bit of Bohemia. Sweetbitter flavour, light to medium body, crispy carbonated mouthfeel. Soft malty base, faint hints of fruitiness, herbal hoppy background; dry, slightly malty and bitter hoppy finish. Well-rounded and pretty drinkable.

(Bottle 50 cl) Rather pale golden with a goodlooking and creamy head. Distinct aroma of hops that also leave a bitterness that’s a bit too astringent for my liking. 120702

(16.9 oz bottle: $2.10 at Hi-Time Wine Cellars in Costa Mesa, CA) Yet another unexciting imported German pilsner that fails to distinguish itself. It has a somewhat grainy malt profile, lightly sweet, and a spicy hoppiness that contributes a moderate bitterness for balance, especially in the finish. The nose is grainy and lightly hoppy, but also shows a light breadiness that doesn’t reveal itself in the flavor. The palate is fairly light in body, crisp and clean, and well carbonated. The color is a generic pale yellow, but the steady supply of carbonation bubbles is visually appealing. The white head is on the small side, fading to a sheen in time. Only a few traces of lace are left on the glass. Not the worst pilsner I’ve ever tasted, but the flavor certainly doesn’t compel me to buy another bottle again.