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Pilsner Urquell
Plzeňský Prazdroj
- From:
- Plzeňský Prazdroj
- Czechia
- Style:
- Bohemian / Czech Pilsner
Ranked #218 - ABV:
- 4.4%
- Score:
- 82
Ranked #25,993 - Avg:
- 3.63 | pDev: 15.98%
- Reviews:
- 1,712
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- 6 minutes ago
- Added:
- Sep 10, 2000
- Wants:
- 129
- Gots:
- 996
SCORE
82
Good
82
Good
While most lagers give away most of their taste profile in the front of the mouth, Pilsner Urquell only hints at its flavour there. Instead, it develops in the middle, followed by a refreshing, clean finish and balanced aftertaste, practically inviting you to have another.
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Reviewed by BillyNoonan from Ireland
3.36/5 rDev -7.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.36/5 rDev -7.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a 500ml bottle. Classic pilsner mid gold. Slightly herby, and chewy. It's malty enough but there's something in the smell and afters that is off and I can't put my finger on it.
6 minutes agoReviewed by BurtonRed from England
4.51/5 rDev +24.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
4.51/5 rDev +24.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
The original and best Pilsner in my eyes. Complexity in the maltiness and aroma, ever so slightly sweet on the back end, colour is satisfyingly rich golden, just a tinge darker than most lagers. Biscuity goodness. Hugely drinkable. Unfortunately becoming quite hard to find in 2023 UK.
Sep 24, 2023Reviewed by Jw13
3.74/5 rDev +3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.74/5 rDev +3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
From a 16.9oz can, pours a light amber/gold with a fluffy white head, and looks perfect for the style (which I guess it should, being the OG). Smell is of lager malt and saaz hops. Taste was lacking at first but finished with a nice bitterness. Taking time to chew the beer brought out more flavors of citrus, pepper and grass. Quite nice, but less than I was expecting from its reputation.
Sep 06, 2023
Reviewed by AZgman from Arizona
3.5/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
This is not what I remembered from drinking this in my youth. I guess not many things are! It is OK, but I like other "modern" pilsners better than this. Oh well...
Aug 19, 2023
Rated by Death_Adder from South Carolina
4/5 rDev +10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
An enjoyable Family Matters themed beer.
Style: Czech Pilsner | Tap/Can/Bottle: Bottle | Abv: 4.4% | Rating: 4
Aug 08, 2023Style: Czech Pilsner | Tap/Can/Bottle: Bottle | Abv: 4.4% | Rating: 4
Rated by calvin_os from Colorado
4.04/5 rDev +11.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.04/5 rDev +11.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Crushable and smooth, yet excellently full-flavored. Delightful. Na zdraví!
Jul 26, 2023
Reviewed by aeranu from Florida
3.69/5 rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.69/5 rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
A good Pilsner (the original for that matter); it yields only 4.4% abv but it doesn’t seem like it once you’ve downed a couple. The smell is pleasant and the color is a nice solid gold. This beer is very easy drinking yet boasts a complex array of flavors that come to you over time. From hoppy bread tastes to a sour, dry finish.
Jul 25, 2023Reviewed by AustinBrn420 from Georgia
4.83/5 rDev +33.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
4.83/5 rDev +33.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
The ORIGINAL Pilsner:
Just because you're the first, doesn't mean you're the best.
The above statement doesn't apply to this beer and
there's not a bad thing I can say about this beer. One wouldn't be out of line in saying Pilsner Urquell is #1.
A crisp and refreshing yet sippable and full flavored Pilsner.
Jul 20, 2023Just because you're the first, doesn't mean you're the best.
The above statement doesn't apply to this beer and
there's not a bad thing I can say about this beer. One wouldn't be out of line in saying Pilsner Urquell is #1.
A crisp and refreshing yet sippable and full flavored Pilsner.
Reviewed by rrella
4.33/5 rDev +19.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.33/5 rDev +19.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Poured from a Pint can into a frosty cold mug. Not too malty, not overly crisp, good amount of hops with a slight bitterness in the finish. Goldilocks would be a fan. It's just right.
Jul 17, 2023
Pilsner Urquell from Plzeňský Prazdroj
Beer rating:
82 out of
100 with
4484 ratings
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