The Beer Blog: Pilsner Urquell

The Four State Food Critic is a big fan of draft beer.  I just like the taste of draft over bottles.  That being said, there is one beer that I first tried in bottle form and have loved ever since.  I’ll go as far to say that it’s my favorite bottled beer.

Pilsner Urquell.

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Pilsner Urquell is from the Czech Republic of Pilsen, and was the world’s first pilsner beer (better known these days as a pale lager).  It’s been around since 1842 - versions of this beer in cask form are still made and still very close to the 19^th century original in appearance and taste.

Pilsner Urquell has a nice balance and a clean finish. It has a beautiful golden color (if poured out of its bottle into a glass), and the foamy head quickly dissipates.  Be careful, though – green bottles are notorious for being poorly handled (exposure to the lights in a display cooler is bad over time) and it’s easy to get a “skunked” version of this beer.

Check a good liquor store with a moderate to extensive beer selection for Pilsner Urquell and give it a try.

 To learn more about Pilsner Urquell, visit their website at http://pilsnerurquell.com/us.