Kelowna Pilsner
Tree Brewing

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From:
Tree Brewing
 
British Columbia, Canada
Style:
European Pale Lager
ABV:
4.8%
Score:
77
Avg:
3.33 | pDev: 13.21%
Reviews:
38
Ratings:
71
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 09, 2017
Added:
Jun 29, 2007
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  8
The clean, crisp taste of our traditional European Pilsner is complimented by just the slightest taste of hops. Smooth and light to medium bodied this is an excellent beer for any occasion.
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Ratings by Long813:
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Reviewed by Long813 from Canada (ON)

3.98/5  rDev +19.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
A: Pours a clear golden body owth three fingers of white fluffy head. Retains it's head for most of the session and leaves some patchy lacing.

S: Basic pilsner notes of grains and straw. Some malt base, but quite weak overall.

T: Good amount of distinct hoppy grains, with a touch of fruitiness to it.

M: Light bodied with medium-low carbonation. By the end of the drink, it seemed almost flat with the minimal amount of carbonation. Water like texture and a dry grainy finish.

O: Good offering by Tree, but not my top choice for a Pilsner.
Sep 14, 2011
More User Ratings:
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Rated by deleted_user_1193918 from Canada (AB)

3.54/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Not bad of a beer but not my best.
Nov 09, 2017
 
Rated: 3.78 by cknoch from Canada (AB)

Jan 04, 2017
 
Rated: 3.39 by GlendonTT from Canada (AB)

Dec 18, 2016
 
Rated: 3.08 by Mlkluther from Canada (AB)

Nov 11, 2016
 
Rated: 3.72 by Rempeba from Canada (MB)

Jul 25, 2015
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Reviewed by Bunman3 from Canada (AB)

3.39/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
I have a soft spot in my heart for this beer. It pours and looks like most Euro lagers, but the good folks at Tree have managed to add a lovely twist to this beer. I like the malt/hop combination that sets this brew apart. It is easy on the palate, but substantial enough to enjoy of its own accord.
Feb 24, 2015
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Reviewed by CalgaryFMC from Canada (AB)

3.68/5  rDev +10.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Tall can poured into a pils glass. A dark golden yellow with an inch of bright white frothy head that keeps its shape rather well.

Crisp clean aroma. Subtle graininess and buttered toast, floral/herbal hops. Hints of caramel and musty vanilla bean. Palate is similarly mellow, flavorsome but far from robust. Corn flakes, white bread, grass, hay, faint licorice and flower bulb, radish, tarragon. A grain husk astringency comes on late. I want to say I'm getting a marmalade or lemon fruitiness but this is ephemeral.

Thin bodied and highly carbonated although the latter is not overdone. Finishes clean and with a classy smooth bitterness. A slight whiff of sulfur perhaps, and a root cellar mustiness. Drinkable, not cloyingly sweet. Decent noble hopping. A few rough edges but these add character in my estimation.
Feb 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.93 by BcCraft710 from Canada (BC)

Jan 02, 2015
 
Rated: 2.25 by olradetbalder from Sweden

Nov 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Ericbeech_87 from Canada (BC)

Oct 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by HarveyBerger from Canada (AB)

Jun 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Boozecamel from Canada (BC)

Jun 01, 2014
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Reviewed by flagmantho from Washington

3.57/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Poured from 500mL can into a pint glass.

Appearance: rich golden hue with a haze-free body and a very strong effervescence. Head is a thick finger of pillowy white foam. I'm not sure what more you can ask of a Pilsner-slash-pale-lager.

Smell: sweetish malt with a bit of grain and even a bit of fruitiness. Not much personality, and not much in the way of hops.

Taste: simple, with a little bit of sweetness and grain, much like the aroma. Bitterness is light but present. This is a totally serviceable pale lager.

Mouthfeel: light body but with tons of carbonation which keeps things interesting enough.

Overall: like I said, totally serviceable. The beer is par for the course when it comes to craft lagers. I'm doling out extra points here to reflect its easy-drinking quaffability.
May 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by McBastard from Canada (BC)

Mar 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by rogerdandy from Canada (AB)

Feb 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.95 by ZachT from Canada (BC)

Oct 22, 2013
 
Rated: 2.25 by sclitch from Canada (AB)

Oct 20, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Exeter from Canada (AB)

Sep 23, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by smekermann from Canada (BC)

Aug 07, 2013
Kelowna Pilsner from Tree Brewing
Beer rating: 77 out of 100 with 71 ratings