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A beer brewed from a top-fermenting yeast with a relatively short, warm fermentation.

Grand Ridge Brewing Brewers Pilsener

Czech Pilsner brewed by
Grand Ridge Brewing

Brewed in:
Mirboo North, Victoria, Australia

Alcohol %:
4.90%

Serve in:
Unknown

Availability:
Bottled: Yes (330 ml)
Draught (On Tap): No
Canned: No
Availability: All Year

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A refreshing crisp lager in true European style. Vintaged for an extended period of time to create a delicate floral aroma with a delicious finish, using 100% malted barley, Saaz hops and cold fermentation.

Reviews	Weighted Score	Avg Score	High Score	Low Score
1	7.46	8.00	8.00	8.00

Overall Score: 8.00
	Reviewer:	Nathan	Reviewed:	19/02/08
	Serving Type: Bottle
	What a fantastic looking beer once poured. Slightly hazy with a foamy head and lots of tiny bubbles. I can only assume the haze is due to the mixing of some left over yeast in the bottle - but I can't be certain; although it does make the beer look more complex and interesting. The aroma is quite deceiving in that it is rather sweet and almost like butterscotch - which made me think its possibly going to be Diacetyl in flavour. Hard to smell the hops although masked behind the butterscotch is hints of fresh-cut grass. There is quite a complexity to this beer once it hits your mouth, you are presented with a sweetness which is rounded out nicely by a minor sourness, and a creamy feel on your tongue which is probably a result of the fine bubbles and foamy head. Be warned this is quite a sour/bitter lager and will be prefered by those who like a heavy hopping - I'm guessing a late dry hopping is the cause. Having been somewhat dissapointed in the past by Grand Ridge this is a fine Pilsner, although not entirely true to style it is an excellent beer. Food tip: Try this with a curry or chilli dish, you'll really enjoy it as they are a fine match.
Scores:
	Aroma:		3.5 out of 5
	Appearance & Appeal:		4.5 out of 5
	Flavour & Taste:		8 out of 10
	Experience & Drinkability:		4 out of 5