Czech Pale Lager Review

Appearance: Golden body with moderate chill haze, billowing white head with good retention and lacing.


Aroma: Grainy pils malt growing a bit more intense as it warms. I think some diacetyl is there as well. Light Saaz type hop aroma.


Taste: Again moderately pils-type grainy / malty character. Sweetness is low- just a hint, but fairly dry. Bitterness is moderate and well-balanced with malt flavors. I'd say it's a more balanced to the bitter than malty side but not by much. It has an earthy bitterness and to me a slightly minerally aftertaste.


Mouthfeel: Light body, moderate carbonation. Maybe slight diacetyl slickness in the body.


Overall:  Pretty good but may not be quite as good as my first attempt at this style. Probably it's key to use really fresh ingredients. In this case the pils malt was approaching a year old, so not optimal. But nevertheless this turned out to be a pleasant beer. Might give this low 30s.