Pils Noir
Susquehanna Brewing Company

Pils NoirPils Noir
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From:
Susquehanna Brewing Company
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
European Dark Lager
Ranked #45
ABV:
4.9%
Score:
80
Ranked #26,258
Avg:
3.49 | pDev: 11.75%
Reviews:
22
Ratings:
139
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 14, 2023
Added:
Oct 08, 2012
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  29
We are pleased to share our innovative black Pilsner, Pils-Noir. Made from Pearl (Winter) barley, malted for us by Munton’s, CaraMalt and Crystal malts, prepared using our unique, husk-free milling process. We then naturally darken the beer using the classic Czech technique of decoction mashing. Hopped with Oregon Willamette, Mt. Hood and Washington hops, and finished with noble Czech Saaz for a fine aroma.
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Ratings by BFCarr:
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Rated by BFCarr from New Jersey

3.2/5  rDev -8.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25

Feb 05, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.97 by Spade from Pennsylvania

Jun 14, 2023
 
Rated: 3.59 by BuddyZ from Pennsylvania

Mar 11, 2021
 
Rated: 3.25 by Shenk87 from Pennsylvania

Dec 08, 2018
 
Rated: 3.8 by JRoPA from Pennsylvania

Nov 11, 2016
 
Rated: 3.65 by ItsBeer4Me from Pennsylvania

Aug 17, 2016
 
Rated: 4.34 by georgeblazer from Pennsylvania

Apr 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.88 by Cookies from New Jersey

Feb 29, 2016
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Reviewed by EMV from Pennsylvania

3.77/5  rDev +8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Had on-tap at Gigi's in State College, poured into a tall weiss glass.

L: Pours a clear very dark brown... nearly black. Thick tannish head that falls quickly.

S: Barley... roasted malts and grains. Hints of coffee.

T/F: Lager-ish up front... malts with a slightly roasted character. Earthy... faint hints of coffee but not overpowering. Smooth and clean. Light hops at the finish Well carbonated and easy to drink.

O: Not bad... and I wasn't exactly sure what to expect from this black pilsner. It has a little more bite than a typical pils but the roast character works for this beer. Very sessionable at 4.9% and again... easy drinking.
Feb 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by frankwoj from Pennsylvania

Sep 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3.42 by breardon1776 from New York

Sep 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.42 by djrn2 from New Jersey

Sep 04, 2015
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Reviewed by KTCamm from New Jersey

3.46/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
7/18...pours dark, some light flecks, white foam. Light roasted nose, but minor. Taste is a rich coffee roasted flavor, but thin. Lager-y. Earthy tones, lighter mouthfeel. Nice juxtaposition.
Aug 16, 2015
 
Rated: 4.11 by BidYouABrew from Washington

Jul 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.52 by Bdel34 from Pennsylvania

Jul 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3.63 by PhillyNole from Pennsylvania

Jun 20, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by SpAiReArGsEonNE from New Jersey

May 18, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by nosavingsaccount from Pennsylvania

May 18, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by cgraz51 from New Jersey

Apr 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3.81 by SinjaminBentek from Nebraska

Apr 19, 2015
Pils Noir from Susquehanna Brewing Company
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 139 ratings