Le Pils
OEC Brewing (Ordinem Ecentrici Coctores)

 

 

It pours a pale, very slightly hazy straw yellow with a healthy white foam that's at least three fingers. Falls to a huge island with a thick ring. Live color is lighter than the picture suggests.

Aroma says I'm gonna dig this. Straightforward smell of bready, crackery malts. A little sweetness. Fresh lemony citrus and a strong floral component. The hop aromas aren't intense, but they are bright and fresh.

Taste follows - this is a very nicely made pilsner. Slightly sweet, biscuits and crackers. There is a slight bitterness that comes in early and hangs throughout. The hops layer on with citrusy lemon and orange I didn't find in the smell. Floral and herbal component is a nice accent floating on top, I'm guessing this is thanks to the Strisselspalt hops. I seem to remember this hop can impart soapiness when in excess - no soap here. There is a bit of pepper that comes and goes.

The feel is lighter than I expected. I've found OEC beers that use decoction to have a bit more body, but this one is light. Moderately carbonated. The bitterness provides just enough counterpoint to all the brighter elements.

A very drinkable, well executed beer. I feel it's old school with a modern tweak. Very happy with this one.