Pillow Talk Pilsner
Almanac Beer Co.

Type: 16-oz. can
Reviewed as: Czech Pilsner
Glass: North Park 16-oz. Willi Becher glass
Price: $3.13
From: Trader Joe’s in College Area (San Diego), Calif.
Purchased: March 17, 2021
Consumed: March 21, 2021
Misc.: Canned on Jan. 14, 2021

Grabbed this, another five and a 6-pack of a Thorn hazy IPA on a recent trip to Trader Joe’s. Untappd description was “Czech-Style Lager Aged With Oak Spirals. Pillow Talk Pilsner is the Czech-Style lager of your dreams. Delicately caressed with oak spirals for a soft touch of smooth oaky vanilla—just enough to make you swoon. Consistently casual, this liberated twist on a European classic is totally cool with whatever. Pair it with fresh chocolate covered strawberries, romantic gestures, or your terrible poetry. It’s all good, just take a sip and know you’re always gonna be great friends.” Sounded delicious.

Poured a medium yellow clear color with five fingers of rocky white head. Could see a few bubbles coming up from the bottom of the glass. World-class uneven foamy lacing. Excellent foamy retention. (Sight - 4.50)

Smelled sourdough bread, white cracker, grass, oak, light vanilla, honey, cereal, Noble hops, black pepper and pear. A little more oak from the can. (Smell - 4.25)

Tasted almost as good as the nose. A lot more oak here. This is nice. Got oaky wood, honey, sourdough bread, white cracker, Honey Nut Cheerios, apple, pear, Noble hops, black pepper, grass and light vanilla. (Taste - 4.00)

Medium body. Creamy texture. Lively carbonation. Long, spicy, oaky finish. (Feel - 4.00)

This was an interesting beer. Glad I got to try it. May be getting more of this I the future. (Overall - 4.25)

4.14 | 92 | A-

Such a smooth Pilsner! It’s delicious! Excellent! Great! Pilsners are not my favorite style, but this one rocks!