Klášter Winter Lager

Brewed by Pivovar Klášter
Style: Bohemian Pilsener
Hradiště nad Jizerou, Czech Republic

This winter brew has a clear , dark straw color with a huge, thick head which leaves a thick lacing. Has a sweet, spicy smell. Medium bodied with a very smooth mouthfeel. Has a nice malty, yeasty sweet flavor with a hint of gingerbread. Tastes very fresh for an import brew. jan 2005

A simple looking beer with an interesting taste and a more interesting spicy aftertaste. I liked the beer but is not an everyday drinkable beer which is probably why it is a Winter lager.

Name: Winter Lager
Date: 12/08/2005
Mode: Bottle
Source: Wild Wing Cafe, Marietta

clear yellow, high carbonation, fine creamy white head, light sweet spiced malt aroma, candy sweet malt flavor, light bitterness

Aroma: 4/10; Appearance: 4/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 8/20
Rating: 2.3/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: *4

Bottle: Gold, nice white head. Nose of toast and cinnamon, husk, alcohol and corn. The flavor is dry and dusty, a bit manuarish, not that good. Finishes hoppy, strong alcohol and spice.

I believe Irishboy sent me this. If so thanks, Richard. Pours a bright, clear golden color and holds a frothy, slowly diminishing, white head. Looks pretty beer commercial perfect to be honest, but the head collapses onto itself a bit too fast. Arome is grains, honey, malt and a bit of grassiness. Cleana nd light on the first sip. It’s sweet (malt/honey) throught he middle with a vegetal bitterness toward the finish. I don’t really know what the best is in this style, but I’d be shocked if this was it. Feels nice ont he tongue though and delivers the lager experience from a mothyfeel perspective. Just doesn’t taste very good.

Golden with a nice white head. Aroma has saaz hops, malt and another element that I can’t quite identify. Clove/honey? Not unpleasant but different. Moderately sweet malty flavor with the same odd aroma carrying over to the flavor. Smooth finish.

Clear golden color with a tight white head. Has a kind of grassy aroma, smells a little metallic also. Typical pilsener taste with a little extra hops thrown in. Not bad but nothing to write home about.

Clear golden with small head. A winter lager.....hmmm. Definitely interesting. Slight corn/grain taste with a small hop bite. Nice sublte sweetness. Worth trying, just because it’s a different take on a typical pils. But, winter lager? Huh? Can’t blame a brewery for trying to capitalize on our market.