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Schilling Beer Co.

 

 

 

Crystal clear straw color. Impressive starting head which recedes quickly but in a lumpy fashion. Not much in the way of lacing, only a couple of spots on the glass.

Raw barley grain nose. Lots of biscuit smells. Similar to a Helles with very little hop nose.

The beginning is relatively dry with a better malted barley flavor. Richer than most pilsners but also with an elevated carbonation level. The hop sneaks in peaking at the swallow. There's a touch of alcohol immediately after the swallow and the aftertaste lingers on with a light white pepper bitterness.

 

 

 

16oz can poured into a pilsner glass.

A: Perfectly clear golden color. Bubbly white head settles after a good while. Thin rings of lacing.

S: Very doughy and yeasty on the nose with a pungent scent of sourdough starter. A bit of graininess backing it. Hops are oily, green grass clippings, bit of lime zest.

T: More or less follows the nose. Doughy and yeasty sourdough starter, grainy, nutty. Hops are assertive, but not overly so. Limey, oily, fresh grass clippings. Bitterness is moderate. Finishes with an oily, herbal spice.

M: Light bodied, but with a good firm and creamy malt texture. Ample scrubbing carbonation. Mild hop astringency.

O: An interesting pils. I can't recall having one so doughy and yeasty that was not also a kellerbier or zwickelbier. This one is clear and finished for sure though. It's tasty and very drinkable. Worth a drink if you want something slightly off the beaten path.

 

Sampling a cold 16 oz can poured into my .5L dimple mug. Can was purchased at the brewery and is date stamped 8-11-2021. It has been in the fridge since purchase.
Pouring the beer is a bright clear golden color with a fizzy bleached white head of about 2cm. This foam fades to a sturdy edge layer and one large wispy island that floats effortlessly on the surface. the aroma is hints of grainy malt and some cracker and dough mixing. I also get a bit of an herbal hop note mixing with a bit of lemon too. Pleasant aroma on this brew.
First sip reveals a light and crisp beer with very fine and slightly prickly carbonation. Bites my palate a bit with each sip.
Flavor is similar to the nose and works for the style. I get some doughy malts with sweeter grain, a bit of honey and then some herbal hops and again hints of lemon throughout. No ABV anywhere of course.
The beer is very easy to drink and quite refreshing as the glass is empty very quickly. Gotta love these Schilling beers!

 

 

 

 

 

On tap at the brewery. Good with pizza. Easy drinker.

 

 

Pours clear golden body with a white head. Aromas of 1 day old bread, light grains, solid cracker malts and grassy hops. Taste has more contrast between the grains and the malt now sweeter with light honey, grassy and somewhat floral finish with lingering bitterness. Well made body with bready and malty elements, moderate crispness, and sharp with the hops. Solid pils, goes great with pizza