Krakus

Formerly brewed at Grupa Zywiec
Style: Pilsener
Zywiec, Poland

Great beer but I had to re-rate since my beer exp went up few levels. I love the creamy mid hopy taste with great drinkability .

Ugly clear yellow color, with an aroma that reminds me of the American macros. Mild flavor, making it easy to drink, Not terribly exciting, but good on a hot day to clean the palate. This is also one of the few beers that I’ve been able to finish before it gets warm while eating, but that’s just me.

Upon its departure from the 500ml brown bottle, the beer takes up temporary residence in my glass a clarion gold color with the head as white as a cloud on a summer's day and the texture semi-creamy, after its demise, the lace forms a thin white veil to obfuscate the glass. Nose is malt, crisp and fresh with the start sweet and malt laden, top is skimpy in feel. Finish is light to moderate in carbonation, the hops apropos to the style, dry lingering aftertaste.

Smells slightly wheaty and is fairly mild. I like this a bit better than Okocim O.K. Beer because it’s a hint more flavorful.

Not a bad lager. A little skunky. Slightly bitter, full head.

Nicely balanced Polish pils. Have had it from bottle and tap - tap is better. Nice malty notes with big Bohemian pils flavor. Crisp hops with bitter finish and after.

The most refined tasting Polish beer. That’s not necessarily a complement. I’ve only had it in bottles in the states. I don’t think it’s as good as other imported pils and certainly not worth the inflated price. In my area, this beer is more expensive than Pilsner Urquell and Spaten. I’m looking forward to trying the draught version in Chicago.

I’m a bit disappointed after all of the positive comments. A good solid (but unspectacular) Pils flavor, plenty hoppy and zesty, but I thought the appearance and nose more reminiscent of an American macro; not much there. Finished better than, say, Rolling Rock, and I will give it another chance someday.