Sierra Blanca Pilsner

Brewed by Sierra Blanca Brewing Co
Style: Pilsener
Moriarty, New Mexico USA

(12 oz bottle: Obtained in trade with whaleman, thanks David!) I had never heard of this brewery until I obtained this bottle in a trade, but apparently I’ve been missing out because this is a pretty nice pilsener. The nose started out citrusy, which didn’t really thrill me, but it has opened up quickly, becoming more grainy and fairly spicy. This has a nice flavor too. The somewhat bready maltiness is joined by a mildly bitter hops and a little Southwest spiciness. Tastes like a slight addition of chili peppers to spice things up a bit in the finish. Light-medium bodied. Medium straw in color, but extremely hazy, to the point of translucence. Not a large head on the pour, and it settles to a thin white sheen fairly quickly. Quite tasty and enjoyable.

Just tried this one this afternoon. Not knowing what to expect, it was a most pleasant surprise. It’s just more proof (in my mind, at least) that New Mexico is capable of producing both fine food and drink.

Thanks to Whaleman for sending this one! Hazy light yellow that forms a sticky white head. The aroma carries a little lemony hop aroma. Lightly sweet flavor, but no real malt or hops push forward in any assertive manner. Certainly more than a BMC, but overall, an average Pilsner.

12 oz bottle obtained as a bonus in a trade with whaleman - Thanks Dave! Pours golden with an inch high fluffy white head that laces.. Carbonation bubbles up from the bottom like a geyser. Aroma is first of pilsner hops and as the previous poster said frosted flakes! (I laughed when I first read that but it is very true). Flavor is a nice grainy hop mix with just a touch of lemon and grass. Very crisp and clean on the palate and quite refreshing. A great beer for a hot summer day.

Looks like a boring, flat, yellow macro lager. Sweet scents such as Frosted Flakes breakfast cereal and candy corn dominate the nose, plus a dose of mouldy cardboard. More sweet corn comes out in the flavour, plus a little pie crust and a surprisingly good grain/hop balance. Better than expected given the first impression, but not really that great.

thanks to the Tannertavernboys for this.Pours a light golden color with white foam.Nose is yeasty and fresh with some hops and malts.Corn and some citrus which makes it refreshing.

bottle from tannertavernboys. bright yellow, quite attractive as far as pilsners go. loads of carbonation, the emphasis is on drinkability as opposed to complexity it seems. strong hops presence, grassy lemony. very drinkable.

Big thanks to Tanner Tavern Boys for sending this one! Very pale yellow, slight head. Faint bread aroma, with a touch of a floral note. So far, uninspiring. The taste, however, blew me away. Perfect balance, starts off with honey, turns into a delightful floral bitter hoppiness, and fades slowly into a honey accented, yet dry finish. An extremely well done pils. Highly recommended for anyone who is a fan of the style, or for those who want to see just how good a pils really can be.