| |
|
 The term "pilsener" is widely used to describe a number of beers available
on the market. According to German criteria for a true pilsener, however,
the vast majority of them would be unrecognizable as such. By this definition,
a pilsener is a lager beer with a light golden color (5-8 color units
by European Brewers' Convention standards), a specific gravity in the
11.5-12.5% Plato range, and a hops content of at least 28 EBUs (European
Bitter Units). Most so-called domestic "pilseners" fall far
short in these categories; Bayern Pilsener easily meets all three (6
color units, 12% Plato, 34 EBUs).
What does
all this technical jargon mean? It means you have purchased one of the
very few authenic pilseners brewed in America. Reward yourself by enjoying
this beer the way it was meant to be served: pour your cold Bayern Pilsener,
in two or three slow steps, into the center of your glass (a fluted
or "tulip" glass works best). The thick creamy head (the German
term for this is "crown") and you have
just created the mark of a classic Bavarian pilsener. It is functional,
too - the crown holds finely distributed natural carbonation inside the
glass and acts as a shelter for this beer's distintive, hoppy flavor. |
Characteristics: Plenty of hops yet still smooth, incredible
light color, a 5% beer with a wonderful crown.
Alcohol Content: 5% Alc. by Vol.
Color: Golden Blonde
Availability: Year round on draft and in bottles
|
|
