Smog City ‘Little Bo Pils’ Pilsner

Rating:

90555990_1336320596552082_8564607522042806272_o“This pilsner with style is all about subtlety and balance. Expect a delicate spice, a touch of honey, and rustic white bread on the nose. Flavors of bread crust and light malt meet the spice of traditional Czech Saaz hops and while the finish is crisp and bracingly bitter, everything is in balance.”

Glassware: Flute.

Appearance: Pale light yellow with steady ascension of Co2 rising up to the two finger head. Good retention and lots of lace as we imbibe.

Aroma: There’s definitely a traditional nature to it. Bursting with Noble hop qualities i.e herbal spice, pot pourri-like florals and grassy/earthy vines. The malt bill comes off clean and grainy with a delicate honey sweetness in support. One of those rarer moments where an American brewery stayed traditional! We dig it.

Flavour: Again, sticks close to its roots with a gentle and extremely well balanced fusion of herbal spice, florals and semi sweet grainy malts on entry. It’s carried well through the mid picking up a very subtle citrus bitterness as it finishes slightly dry with earthy hops lingering on the back end.

Mouthfeel: Crisp, clean and refreshing – like a good Pilsner should be. Light-moderate body. 4.4% ABV is well placed.

Overall: An excellent interpretation of the style and about as traditional as you can get outside of Europe. It’s quite a nice surprise when one considers how edgy these guys can be. Fine offering.