All American Imperial Pilsner
Terrapin Beer Company

All American Imperial PilsnerAll American Imperial Pilsner
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From:
Terrapin Beer Company
 
Georgia, United States
Style:
Imperial Pilsner
ABV:
7.5%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.68 | pDev: 11.96%
Reviews:
149
Ratings:
208
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 07, 2016
Added:
Jul 09, 2005
Wants:
  7
Gots:
  7
Help us celebrate American Independence and American Beer Month in July with the release of the Terrapin All-American Imperial Pilsner.

This beer was brewed using only American malts, American hops, and American yeast. Who says you have to import ingredients from Germany to make a true Pilsner?
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Ratings by rajendra82:
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Reviewed by rajendra82 from Georgia

2.76/5  rDev -25%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
The delightful Imperial Pilsner from 2006 has come out this year as a total mess. The looks were handsome, but the sickly sweet smell told me right away that something was off. The taste was an awful mixture of cooked corn, rusted metal, and rotting vegetables. What a load of crap. Maybe I got a bad bottle, but what a bad bottle this is.
Jul 07, 2007
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Reviewed by crisis1290 from South Carolina

3.84/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Terrapin All American Imperial Pilsner - Terrapin Beer Company.. One of my all time favorite breweries. These guys keep pumping out winners and when this one hit the streets, it did not disappoint. I had a bomber from 2012. Vintage to say the least ! A very nice orange color with a nice citrusy flavor . The citrus is there , but definitely not over powering. Starts with a bready malt backbone and then really kicks in with the hoppy bitterness.
Jan 07, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by malfunxion from New York

Aug 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by zekeman17 from Pennsylvania

Aug 06, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by orangesol from Pennsylvania

Jul 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by IAmHollywood13 from Ohio

Jun 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by frlrv1020 from Florida

Apr 04, 2014
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Reviewed by Paincane from Georgia

4.06/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
2012 vintage
A: Opaque orange gold with a fluffy off-white head. Good lacing and head retention.
S: Bread, toffee, cereal, caramel, ethanol and light hop aromas.
T: Biscuit, caramel and ethanol flavors.
M: Smooth and bold. Lingering alcohol warmth.
O: Big flavorful pilsner that is well worth tasting.
Feb 02, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by Justinbshelton from Alabama

Jan 25, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by mattmarka1 from Minnesota

Jan 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by XmnwildX12 from Minnesota

Dec 13, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Ljoreilly from Georgia

Nov 24, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by DerrickW from Georgia

Nov 03, 2013
 
Rated: 5 by timjim1327 from New Jersey

Aug 18, 2013
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Reviewed by Jadjunk from Georgia

3.53/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
"Back from a long congressional recess, the All American Imperial Pilsner makes its return. Brewed with ALL American malts, hops, water and yeast, this beer is clearly the front runner for this election year." Brewed in the style of an American Double / Imperial Pilsner. Originally brewed in 4 packs of 12 oz. bottles annually for a summer seasonal release in the Terrapin Monster Beer Tour, this beer was discontinued until it was resurrected in the Summer of 2012 in light of the upcoming presidential election.

Poured from a 22 oz. bomber to a Terrapin Pilsner glass. Served north of 56º Fahrenheit.

(Appearance) Pours a medium-thick frothy off white creamy head over a medium hazy amber-yellow body with moderate carbonation. Retention is above average and lacing is light and spotty. A lack of clarity makes for an interesting deviation from what is expected from a pilsner, imperial or not. 3.75

(Smell) Aromas of cracker pilsner malts, a touch of biscuity caramel malt body with a dash of clove honey for sweetness and a pinch of rye for body builds a light but charismatic malt profile. Hop notes are faded grassy, floral and herbal, very mild by comparison. Yeast and water characteristics are very diverse, expect mild mineral water notes, mellow esters, a moderate diacetyl note with the malt bill, some may add complexity, others may be unpleasantries to the style. Balance is slightly sweet over bitter with an expected amplified body. Potency is mild/medium. 3.25

(Taste) The flavor showcases a cleaner, better rounded out drinking experience. Malt profile is consists of hints of pilsner malt, a mild pale malt, a touch of wheat for texture and thickness, and a very mild biscuit and rye character. The hop profile is strikingly bitter, notes of grassy, floral and resinous varieties provide a substantial bitterness to pair with the malt body and yet keeps a low profile on bold hop flavor. There's a density of characters that remain accessible and highly drinkable without the expected lightness that most Pilsner Beers carry, expect some alcohol in tow. Altogether, the beer is much better balanced and less alarmingly sweet than the aroma predicted. A potent bitter resin drags out the dry finish. 3.75

(Mouthfeel) Texture is mildly chewy, slick, very lightly syrupy yet clean. Carbonation keeps a low profile and adds a touch of muted creaminess, perhaps underwhelming the potential that this beer could have with a more decided texture in mind. Body is medium+ for an Imperial Pilsner, and medium overall. Alcohol presence is medium, perhaps too out-in-the-open by a very light specialty malt profile. Finishes dry with a touch of esters and sharp hop resins. 3.25

(Overall) Terrapin pieces together an Imperial Pilsner that doesn't bring too much new to the table, and some conflicts with the aroma and mouthfeel of this beer may hamper the enjoyability of this beer overall. It's a bolder alternative to it's light-bodied younger brother but manages to keep a decent drinkability, even though it might not be the ideal thirst quencher you were looking for. Enjoy this beer as fresh as possible for the best results. 3.5

Terrapin Beer Company's
All American Imperial Pilsner
3.55/5.00
Aug 03, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by bmjivi221 from Virginia

Jul 21, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Zuidman from Illinois

Jul 05, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by egrace84 from Illinois

Jul 05, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Duff27 from Illinois

Jul 05, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Stugotzo from Florida

Jul 01, 2013
All American Imperial Pilsner from Terrapin Beer Company
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 208 ratings