Pils
Heater Allen Brewing

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From:
Heater Allen Brewing
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
Bohemian / Czech Pilsner
Ranked #6
ABV:
5.1%
Score:
92
Ranked #4,699
Avg:
4.15 | pDev: 9.16%
Reviews:
76
Ratings:
181
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 26, 2024
Added:
Dec 15, 2007
Wants:
  43
Gots:
  18
Formerly known as "Pale Lager Beer"

This is our take on the renowned Bohemian-style pale lager that you might find in Bavaria or the Czech Republic. When coming up with the recipe for Pils owner/brewmaster, Rick, brewed 17 batches of this beer to make it perfect. The recipe is based on the traditional and beloved Pilsner Urquell, which is why we have chosen not to filter our beer and why our lagering time is as long as it is--from brewday to when we can or keg Pils it is at least eight weeks. Our Pilsner is a little more golden, rounder, and a little more malt driven than many other versions. The beer possesses strong hop character that is balanced by its rich, round, malty palate. Refreshing and balanced.

1.012 BG, 38 IBU, 3.8 SRM
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Ratings by mikenmar:
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Rated by mikenmar from California

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

Dec 14, 2014
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Reviewed by thebeers from Pennsylvania

4.26/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Lightly hazed and relatively light golden-straw in color. Finger-and-a-half of dense, near-white head. Good retention and spotty lacing.

Some sulfur and distant cornbread in the aroma.

The taste is quite similar with an only-slightly-more-bitter-than-expected finish. Slightly sweet up front, with an even slighter hint of ash on the backend.

Full bodied for the style, while still very quaffable, coupled by a steady light fizz.

Wish I knew about this when I lived in Oregon. Depending on the price point, it might have replaced, or at least supplemented, my go-to Trumer Pils as a fridge staple. Delicious beer.
Feb 26, 2024
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

3.78/5  rDev -8.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Canned 11/13/23; drank 1/19/24 @ Roadrunner Lodge.

Cloudy dull orange/yellow appearance.

A rough pour yielded a huge off-white head; decent, frothy lacing remained.

Honeyed wheat & pine notes in the nose.

Creamy, medium mouthfeel.

Corn, pine & rice flavors.

Nice mouthfeel...pretty good flavor.
Jan 24, 2024
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Reviewed by MonDak_Joe1953 from Minnesota

4.2/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
16oz can. Date stamp on bottom reads 'CANNED ON 10/23/23 HA'.
Mostly clear, pale gold colored body. One finger of off white head. Leaves behind tiny lacing webs.
Aroma of biscuit malts and floral/spicy hops.
Taste is bread and biscuit malts, which turn quite sweet mid-point on. Joined by lemon drop candy. Sharp hop bite towards the end, which lingers into the aftertaste. Caramel and spice.
Medium plus mouth feel. Crisp and clean finish. Good carbonation.
Well integrated flavors and such a good balance among the sweet malt, lemon tart, and spicy hop components. Each sip calls for the next.
Dec 01, 2023
 
Rated: 4.44 by The_Kriek_Freak from Pennsylvania

Oct 11, 2023
 
Rated: 4.19 by Abstractspirit from Rhode Island

Aug 28, 2023
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Reviewed by TheBricenator from Oregon

4.49/5  rDev +8.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Look: Pours almost the same color as the can – bright yellow – and quickly forms a silky white head that settles to a lid, leaving a nice ring of lacing behind
Aroma: I could smell it on the pour. Pilsner malt, spicy hop notes, soda crackers, freshly cut grass, light floral notes, and biscuits
Taste: Pilsner malt, biscuits, and warm bread hit the palate running and quickly evolve and deepen as that is followed by a blast of spicy Saaz that pushes back the malt. Cut grass, light floral and spicy notes all coalesce atop the nice and constantly developing malt as they battle for the spotlight before pilsner malt and the mighty Saaz presence return to close it out
Mouthfeel: Full but light feeling, extremely clean, medium-high carbonation, and crisp and clean on the finish
Overall: This is awesome, simply put. As a huge H.A. fan, I couldn’t believe I’d never reviewed their flagship Pilsner over all these years drinking it so had to, for science, and it quickly re-iterated for me why these folks are my favorite lager brewer in the state. A ridiculously deep and flavorful beer and the depth of both malt and Saaz flavors are highlighted well here, which is perfect given that it’s a straightforward Bohemian Pils. Delicious and highly recommended
Aug 06, 2023
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Rated by Captain69 from Illinois

4.05/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
clear bright yellow big head - crisp lightly hopped pilsner clean finish
Aug 03, 2023
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Reviewed by Luscious_Malfoy from Illinois

4.27/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
poured from a 16oz can into a new glarus dimpled mug. pours straw yellow with over two fingers of fluffy white foam head. lemons and grass predominantly on the nose as well as some earthy hops and lager yeast. taste follows. this is super delicious. very drinkable. the mouthfeel isn’t quite as crisp and carbonated as i expected. feels more like a german helles then a pils but this is still damn tasty. had always heard good things about this brewery and this delivers.
Jun 08, 2023
 
Rated: 4.09 by mig100 from Texas

Jun 05, 2023
 
Rated: 4.07 by BarrelAgedG from California

May 28, 2023
 
Rated: 4.5 by cryptichead from Illinois

Apr 29, 2023
 
Rated: 4.07 by smithj4 from New York

Apr 08, 2023
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

4.24/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
16oz can from BeerStein. Clear golden pour, sturdy white foamy head. Bready, grainy aroma. Taste is grainy, biscuity, bready, sweet.l. Light dryness at the finish. Excellent pils
Apr 05, 2023
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Reviewed by Beersnake from California

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Poured from a can at fridge temp. Pours an opaque yellow with an inch of white head. The nose is full of lemon, orange, grains, bread, wood, and a subtle hop note. Very nice and smooth on the nose.

The taste is really nice. Very refreshing. Orange, melon, honey, banana, citrus peel, floral, grassy, and a touch of leather. Good carbonation.

Mouthfeel is fairly light and dry. Overall, a really nicely done pilsner.
Dec 04, 2022
 
Rated: 4.44 by Benish from Utah

Nov 21, 2022
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Reviewed by TheWaySheGoes from Illinois

4.39/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Floral and grassy notes up front, lemon notes on the backend. You get the grainy, earthy tasting notes that you want and the finish may seem light at first but the more sips you take at a cold temp the more it makes sense. Very cohesive beer.
Oct 02, 2022
 
Rated: 4.47 by RBorsato from Virginia

May 15, 2022
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Reviewed by jonphisher from New Jersey

4.18/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Dark straw color and almost crystal clear. Had very nice head retention, dense and perfectly white. Very minor splotchy lacing.

The first thing that came to mind when I smelled it was wafer. This was followed by bread, grain, some floral notes, lemongrass, and to be fresh air on a spring day. A lot going on in the aroma, lots of refreshing smells.

Surprisingly of the flavor leans on the grassy, floral and earthy side of the nose. It is pretty hoppy but nowhere near overdone. I’d say it’s just about perfectly balanced. The malt is also very present and gives this beer a hearty backbone that allows all the hops to ride on.

The mouthfeel is light and delicate. It has a really pleasantly smooth carbonation and a little bit of grassy bitterness. It’s on the lower side but very noticeable and welcome. It’s almost surprising as it at times seems out of place but to me it works very well.
Oct 17, 2021
 
Rated: 3.7 by bigpoppa67 from Wisconsin

Sep 20, 2021
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