Pilsner
Brooklyn Brewery

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From:
Brooklyn Brewery
 
New York, United States
Style:
German Pilsner
Ranked #414
ABV:
5.1%
Score:
83
Ranked #24,414
Avg:
3.65 | pDev: 12.33%
Reviews:
523
Ratings:
1,152
Status:
Active
Rated:
Thursday at 08:04 PM
Added:
Mar 06, 2001
Wants:
  50
Gots:
  161
Brooklyn Pilsner is a refreshing golden lager beer, brewed in the style favored by New York’s pre-prohibition brewers. In the 1840’s, the pilsner style emerged from central Europe to become the world’s most popular style of beer. Like its ancestors, Brooklyn Pilsner is traditionally brewed from the finest German two-row barley malts. German-grown Perle and Hallertauer hops provide a crisp, snappy bitterness and fresh, floral aroma. The flavor of the malt comes through in the finish. We ferment Brooklyn Pilsner at cool temperatures, and then give it a long, gentle maturation (lagering), which results in a beer of superior complexity and smoothness. We believe that you will find there to be none finer. Unlike mass-marketed so-called pilsners, Brooklyn Pilsner does not contain cheap fillers such as corn or rice, nor does it contain any preservatives or stabilizers. Brooklyn Pilsner is the real thing.
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Ratings by Avagadro:
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Reviewed by Avagadro from New Jersey

4.62/5  rDev +26.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
A: pale straw in color with little head and lazy lacing. I feel that this is undercarbonated, which is understandable in a bar setting; it's costly to set each beer to is appropriate level.

S: bouquet is faint, with malt, sulfur, and spicy hops as key players.

T: very traditional in taste; both grain and hop fight tooth and nail for the dominant position, but neither really wins. this pils is none dry, and displays just a touch of the sulfury bite that is common for the style.

M: very light and clean, leaving no residue on the palate. The carbonation is also quite enjoyable.

D: another great offering from Brooklyn. I would even venture to say that this is a better brew than their flagship Lager. If only Americans appreciated a well made pils....
May 09, 2010
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by adamg39 from Ohio

3.97/5  rDev +8.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Tried this at a local party store tasting, and this was a nice revelation. A crisp, light, balanced, but flavorful lager that's good for a nice change-of-pace. Here's hoping that Brooklyn expands into the Midwest.
Thursday at 08:04 PM
 
Rated: 4.07 by TheItalianStallion from New York

Feb 11, 2024
 
Rated: 3.75 by Mattias from Sweden

Nov 13, 2023
 
Rated: 3.07 by ScrantanDave from England

Sep 28, 2023
 
Rated: 2.33 by Timmo__

Sep 28, 2023
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Reviewed by EVH5150

3.66/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
This pils was a very pleasant surprise. I honestly wasn't expecting much but it's a damn good beer. Has a little less crispness and was a bit cloudy compared to Euro pilsners but man the taste is awesome. Not as light as other Pilsners but a nice hop bite and some nice bready malt in there. Great beer for my palate. Will buy again for sure.
Sep 18, 2023
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Reviewed by kotocar from California

4.55/5  rDev +24.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Maybe I am in a good mood right now but this is a really well done lager (pilsner). I like that it doesn't contain any corn or hops or artificial stuff, which is so prevalent with golden beers. I am drinking out of a can and poured into a glass. No off taste at all. It has some depth to it, and has enough bitterness to keep it interesting. This will be my new favorite lager that I can find easily.
Jul 01, 2023
 
Rated: 3.5 by Dethark from England

Jun 19, 2023
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Reviewed by MrOH from Maryland

3.62/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Brilliantly clear gold, dense white head, great retention, spotty lace
Herbal/floral hop and bready malt aroma, a bit of sea air or fresh kelp smell as well
Bready malt, citrus/floral/herbal hop flavor
Medium-light bodied, I'd like a touch more carbonation
Decent pils, wouldn't seek it out
Apr 16, 2023
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Reviewed by RuprechtTheMonkeyBoy

1.86/5  rDev -49%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
Poured from tap at Kroger. Good color, clarity and head. Not much on the nose. Taste is skunky and bitter that lingers on the tongue for way too long.
Mar 25, 2023
 
 
Rated: 3.69 by Rainintheface from Florida

Jan 11, 2023
 
Rated: 3.8 by TonyStarks2231 from New York

Nov 21, 2022
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Reviewed by smbslt from Illinois

3.67/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Medium gold with a one-finger tight white head. Good initial carb release to replenish, no lacing.
Sweet Biscuit aroma almost graham cracker.
The full body hits before a honey, earthy sweetness spreads out followed by the carbonation that lightens things.
Very pleasant, drinkable beer.
Nov 19, 2022
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Reviewed by EmperorBevis from England

3.74/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Bottled in a bottle g 660ml big bad boy that I got from the local Tesco supermarket
Pours a crystal clear lemon jello with splashings of white head
Aroma is candy cigarettes
Flavour is dry
Nov 18, 2022
 
Rated: 3.89 by cabsandking from Ohio

Oct 09, 2022
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Reviewed by KleinSchwein

3.87/5  rDev +6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
UK brewed version 4.6%

Look:- Slightly light gold , big bubbled head , good lacing.

Smell :- Malt and plenty of it.

Taste :- Malt , a pleasing bitterness and slight tones of lemon and honey.

Mouth feel:-Good carbonation.

Overall :- Tasty , good malt right away then a nice level of bitterness. Refreshing.
Sep 28, 2022
 
Rated: 3.67 by Taybeh from Minnesota

Sep 27, 2022
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Reviewed by defunksta from Wisconsin

3.85/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Appearance: Pours a clear, light golden, mostly yellow color with a strong white head. SRM of 4-5. (3.75)

Aroma: Mild aromas of pale malt, cereal malt, some bread yeast. (3.75)

Flavor: Mild flavors of pale malt, bread malt, yeast. Some lemon citrus hops. A relatively dry finish. (4.00)

Feel: Medium-bodied. Full carbonation and a full mouthfeel. Finish is fairly clean. (3.75)

Comapred to North Coast Scrimshaw Pils 9/26/22: Pours a lighter color. Milder aromas. More smooth pale malt. Less bread and biscuit malt. Cleaner and lighter.

Compared to Capital Garten Brau Pils 9/26/22: Pours lighter, similar aromas. More sweet lemon and cracker malt. Less bready malt. Lighter and cleaner.

Overall: A pretty decent German Pils here. Nice pale malt and smooth lemon flavors, yet clean. Faintly sweet. Average to slightly above. (Rating: 3.85)
Sep 26, 2022
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