Mad Pils
MadTree Brewing

Can dated 5/25/18. Pilsner glass.

A: pours a slightly hazy straw yellow with two fingers foamy white head and streaming carbonation. Webby lacing. I like my pils clear, but nobody’s perfect.

S: floral noble hops and sweet Pilsner malt.

T: arrives slightly sweet and honeyed, bready. Turns to a little sulfur note, then a very clean, bright, floral bitterness.


M: less carb than I tend to like for the style, and a little thick, solidly midweight. Crisp.

O: This is right up there with the best American pilsners I’ve had. Floral, lightly sweet, with a more solid body than most in the German pils style. I could definitely drink this again, and with the relatively low ABV really enjoy the large can format. Plan on repeat buying this one.

 

Canned on 5/31/18. 16oz can poured into a tulip. Pours a pale golden with nice clarity and has bubbles racing upwards; fluffy eggshell white head that falls leaving great retention and sticky lacing. The aromas are nice and typical of what you would expect from a pilsner. The flavors are very clean, crisp and refreshing. Moderate to low bitterness. Subtle floral and citrus notes. Some fresh grass. Some crackers and fresh bread in the mix. Malts do their thing. Finishes clean. Alcohol goes unnoticed. Mouthfeel is light with moderate to active carbonation. It's fluffy, smooth and easy to drink.

This is a great pilsner. It's very refreshing and fun to drink. The craftsmanship is on point. It's a classic and traditional example of the style. Well done.

 

 

Pilsner from MadTree poured from a can into a Moerlein Hefeweizen glass (I don't often drink pilsners anymore, so all my pilsner glasses are in the basement). Overall quite clear with just a little haze and light straw in color. Good carbonation and retention, but lacks that crystal-clear golden color of the best pilsners. Light crisp malty nose with pleasant hints of lemons and flowers.

Light body with a firm feel and a crisp, refreshing flavor. Supple graininess up front along with slight hints of lemon and herbs. Stony dry and slightly musty character at mid-palate, which persists through the finish. Very good example of the style from one of my favorite local brewers.