Paycheck
Fullsteam Brewery

PaycheckPaycheck
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From:
Fullsteam Brewery
 
North Carolina, United States
Style:
Bohemian / Czech Pilsner
Ranked #225
ABV:
4.5%
Score:
82
Ranked #24,501
Avg:
3.6 | pDev: 11.11%
Reviews:
10
Ratings:
53
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 19, 2023
Added:
May 20, 2015
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  8
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Ratings by smieci15:
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Rated by smieci15 from North Carolina

2.8/5  rDev -22.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
Can - tastes too much like grapefruit for me, had it at the pub from draft and it tasted much better
Jul 26, 2018
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.85 by SFNC from North Carolina

Dec 19, 2023
 
Rated: 3.81 by PaulSlazinger from Pennsylvania

Jul 31, 2023
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Reviewed by MacMalt from New Jersey

3.74/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pint pour on draught in a restaurant in Carrboro, NC. It pours a slightly hazy, pale, grassy yellow color with virtually no head or lacing. The smell features a blend of sweet, bready grain with whiffs of lemon peal and spice. It tastes just as expected with a balance of dry barley, sweet corn, crisp tart lemon and lime, and tangy, slightly spicy, hops with clean bitterness from the Magnum. The most interesting facet is the use of Wakatu hops. The mouth feel is crisp and lite with lively carbonation, and it's crushable at 4.5% ABV. Overall, Paycheck is a solid Czech Pilsner. There are certainly better ones out there but this one touches all the bases. It paired will with spicy pulled pork.
Aug 29, 2022
 
Rated: 3.07 by Cpmitchno1 from Virginia

Feb 28, 2022
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Reviewed by md3kcn from North Carolina

3.1/5  rDev -13.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
Purchased as a single can from The Fresh Market for $1.78. Poured into a pils glass.

L - Clear, bright yellow with a fluffy two-finger pale-white head. Head laces nicely, and stays a while.
S - Grassy. Styrofoam. A generally "odd" smell.
T - Grassy and floral notes come through after a wave of sweet wheat. Again, a slight Styrofoam note towards the finish (don't ask how I know what Styrofoam tastes like).
F - Medium-light body with plenty of carbonation. Refreshing. Slightly oily finish.
O - If it weren't for the persistent Styrofoam note, this would be a pretty alright pilsner. Aside from that odd flavor/aroma, it's definitely drinkable. Probably won't get it again, but I won't turn one down.
Feb 25, 2022
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Reviewed by JimKal from North Carolina

3.79/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
L: Pours yellow with a nice head and some nice lacing on the drink down. Nicely carbonated.
S: light malt aroma
T: This has a pleasant taste. Given the use of corn I was surprised that I enjoyed it as much as I did.
F: light medium mouthfeel.
O: While not the best NC Pilsner it is one I would buy again. Important since the others I like are hard to find.
Dec 07, 2020
 
Rated: 3.75 by atlbravsrno1 from Maine

Jul 02, 2020
 
Rated: 4.02 by bubseymour from Maryland

Mar 20, 2020
 
Rated: 3.6 by Mikemcgrath4 from North Carolina

Oct 19, 2019
 
Rated: 3.73 by AlexL323 from North Carolina

Jul 03, 2019
 
Rated: 3.62 by MephistosCafe from North Carolina

Apr 01, 2019
 
Rated: 3.03 by WickedBeer from Alabama

Dec 03, 2018
 
Rated: 3.55 by TheBeerMaster1 from New York

Sep 03, 2018
 
Rated: 4.12 by gschultz1942 from North Carolina

Aug 19, 2018
 
Rated: 3.57 by agm2018 from North Carolina

Jan 28, 2018
 
Rated: 3.78 by dshansen1184 from Washington

Dec 15, 2017
 
Rated: 3.62 by MMOSNN from North Carolina

Oct 15, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by RochefortChris from North Carolina

Oct 01, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by RobDB from New Jersey

Aug 17, 2017
Paycheck from Fullsteam Brewery
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 53 ratings