Holsten Pils
Holsten-Brauerei

Holsten PilsHolsten Pils
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From:
Holsten-Brauerei
 
Germany
Style:
German Pilsner
Ranked #614
ABV:
5.2%
Score:
73
Ranked #27,715
Avg:
3.09 | pDev: 19.09%
Reviews:
30
Ratings:
74
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 03, 2023
Added:
Jul 31, 2004
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  13
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Ratings by fullsweep:
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Reviewed by fullsweep from England

2.86/5  rDev -7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
440 mL can poured into a pint glass. Brewed and canned in the UK by Carlsberg UK.

A slow pour yields a very thick, solid white head--lots o' foam! Sits atop an deep yellow brew.

Nothing unusual (or interesting for that matter) in the aroma.

Tastes okay, but again nothing interesting. It doesn't taste bad--very mild, more bitter than sweet.

Drinkability is average on this. It's a nice throw-back beer when you don't want something big or rich, but it's nothing fancy either.
Jun 04, 2009
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.24 by KeithGreatNorth from Canada (BC)

Dec 03, 2023
 
Rated: 3.41 by mltobin from Connecticut

Oct 23, 2023
 
Rated: 3 by NorbertB1974 from Germany

Aug 13, 2023
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Reviewed by Steve555 from Wales

3.7/5  rDev +19.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Head doesn’t last very long and is pretty fizzy. Smell of faint hops,corn, grass. Taste is fairly pleasant. Some bitterness to cut out a mildly artificial sweetness. Finishes dry and refreshing.

This is a very well balanced macro. It is the best in my country out of the cheap lagers in supermarkets. No one seems to reach for this and they go for Coors Light or Stella (you’re welcome!)

This is very good for the price.
May 09, 2023
 
Rated: 3.19 by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota

Nov 15, 2021
 
Rated: 3.38 by smi69 from New York

Jul 03, 2020
 
Rated: 3.58 by Dave1999 from North Carolina

Feb 03, 2020
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Reviewed by Ant777uk from England

1.29/5  rDev -58.3%
look: 1.5 | smell: 1.25 | taste: 1.25 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 1.25
Used to be a German beer, now "brewed in the EU" according to the label...and brewed in Northampton, England according to Wikipedia by Carlsberg!

I remember not liking this much when I was younger, my dad used to drink it...however this is my first beer for 2 weeks so maybe it will be amazing.

Glucose syrup is an ingredient...hmmm...

Ok head...very clear appearence, not much aliveness after pouring.

Aroma is quite chemically somehow.

Holsten has a distinct chemically hop taste that I remember from the past...but after a few sips it improves slightly. However I'm definitely not a fan...this is not good in my view...
Aug 05, 2019
 
Rated: 2.88 by JonnoWillsteed from England

Jul 25, 2019
 
Rated: 3 by BEER88 from North Carolina

Oct 10, 2018
 
Rated: 2.68 by sineone from Canada (ON)

Aug 29, 2017
 
Rated: 3.83 by Kashkns from England

Aug 05, 2017
 
Rated: 1.63 by Cristoph from Nebraska

Jul 09, 2017
 
Rated: 3.2 by dylan_r from England

Mar 09, 2017
 
Rated: 2.63 by emincems from Turkey

Aug 15, 2016
 
Rated: 3.22 by bitterandtwisted from England

Aug 10, 2016
 
Rated: 1.94 by Macamah from England

Jul 20, 2016
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Rated by Beginner2 from Illinois

2.98/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
MJ's 1999 "Guide" gave this one of 4 stars. Enough said.
Jul 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.43 by vinivini from Belarus

May 16, 2015
Holsten Pils from Holsten-Brauerei
Beer rating: 73 out of 100 with 74 ratings