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James Squire Original Pilsener
Malt Shovel Brewery
- From:
- Malt Shovel Brewery
- Australia
- Style:
- Bohemian / Czech Pilsner
- ABV:
- 5%
- Score:
- 81
- Avg:
- 3.49 | pDev: 14.33%
- Reviews:
- 32
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Feb 14, 2019
- Added:
- Feb 18, 2002
- Wants:
- 4
- Gots:
- 5
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Ratings by laituegonflable:
Reviewed by laituegonflable from Australia
3.31/5 rDev -5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
3.31/5 rDev -5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
Pours a dark orange-gold with effervescent bubbling, continues with a thick, steady bead up to a snowy head of medium-sized bubbles that sinks with the sound of steaks barbecuing, but still retaining pretty well. Doesn't leave a whole lotta lacing, which is a shame because otherwise it looks damned nice and refreshing.
Has a slightly subdued nose, although all the characters are there. Light caramel, slight grassy hop, almost a eucalyptus aroma, that's about it. Thinking it may still be a bit cold, but waiting and warming doesn't produce much more character. I think it's just a bit weak. Otherwise good elements.
Taste is far more robust and dispels that "Mummy, it's too cold" myth. Strong, flavourful hops throughout the palate - herbal mostly with a kind of sage (the herb, not meaning 'wizened') acidity to it. In fact, I think it's definitely just the Saaz hops - it tastes a lot like Saaz pellets smell. There is a slightly gummy base to the palate which gives evidence of malt but flavour-wise there is only a slight hint on the front, not very complex. Mouthfeel though IS full and complex with a good carbonated sensation, and because of the bitterness of the hop, goes down very crisply and easily.
A flavoursome drop, absolutely. In this case it sadly doesn't translate to complexity. I enjoy it though, maybe a bit too strong to be a cleanser or sessioner. Too big for its boots, I think.
May 29, 2009Has a slightly subdued nose, although all the characters are there. Light caramel, slight grassy hop, almost a eucalyptus aroma, that's about it. Thinking it may still be a bit cold, but waiting and warming doesn't produce much more character. I think it's just a bit weak. Otherwise good elements.
Taste is far more robust and dispels that "Mummy, it's too cold" myth. Strong, flavourful hops throughout the palate - herbal mostly with a kind of sage (the herb, not meaning 'wizened') acidity to it. In fact, I think it's definitely just the Saaz hops - it tastes a lot like Saaz pellets smell. There is a slightly gummy base to the palate which gives evidence of malt but flavour-wise there is only a slight hint on the front, not very complex. Mouthfeel though IS full and complex with a good carbonated sensation, and because of the bitterness of the hop, goes down very crisply and easily.
A flavoursome drop, absolutely. In this case it sadly doesn't translate to complexity. I enjoy it though, maybe a bit too strong to be a cleanser or sessioner. Too big for its boots, I think.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by RichardLeahy from Australia
3.38/5 rDev -3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.38/5 rDev -3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
On tap into a pint glass. L. Golden, slightly hazy with a dense, white head to about 1 cm that fades to some froth and lacing. S. Not a lot, faint grain, fruit. T. Mild, grainy upfront with a fruitier hop back end. Not over hopped, and a nice easy to drink balance. F. Light, crisp, easy to drink. O. Solid, although hoppier than traditional pilseners. That's just the craft beer obsession.
Feb 14, 2019Reviewed by Beginner2 from Illinois
3.34/5 rDev -4.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.34/5 rDev -4.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Listed on the "1001," I'm hoping other Aussie lagers can take its place by now.
Reviewed in Roger Protz's CAMRA classic "300 Beers To Try Before You Die!"
MJ's 1999 "Guide" gave it 2.5 stars of 4 calling it "firm but light and crisp, with an appetizingly dry finish."
That is a better review than I can give it.
Jan 17, 2018Reviewed in Roger Protz's CAMRA classic "300 Beers To Try Before You Die!"
MJ's 1999 "Guide" gave it 2.5 stars of 4 calling it "firm but light and crisp, with an appetizingly dry finish."
That is a better review than I can give it.
Reviewed by bylerteck from Canada (ON)
2.58/5 rDev -26.1%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
2.58/5 rDev -26.1%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
Bottle from Woolworth's. From notes.
A - Poured golden, bright, and effervescent. Film of white head on top leaving spotty lace and no retention.
S - Corny, lagery, light noble
T - Mild noble hop, sweet grain.
M - Strong carbonation, light to medium body and a crisp finish.
O/D - Plain. Not a great lager. Slightly better than a regular lager. Pretty ordinary.
Mar 06, 2012A - Poured golden, bright, and effervescent. Film of white head on top leaving spotty lace and no retention.
S - Corny, lagery, light noble
T - Mild noble hop, sweet grain.
M - Strong carbonation, light to medium body and a crisp finish.
O/D - Plain. Not a great lager. Slightly better than a regular lager. Pretty ordinary.
James Squire Original Pilsener from Malt Shovel Brewery
Beer rating:
81 out of
100 with
53 ratings
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