Czech Pilsner
Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing Co.
- From:
- Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing Co.
- New Hampshire, United States
- Style:
- Czech / Bohemian Pilsner
Ranked #199 - ABV:
- 4.9%
- Score:
- 85
Ranked #29,542 - Avg:
- 3.76 | pDev: 11.7%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 36
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Sep 23, 2024
- Added:
- Oct 18, 2006
- Wants:
- 2
- Gots:
- 32
SCORE
85
Very Good
85
Very Good
A European-style pilsner. Dry hopping produces a bouquet of aromas from the addition of traditional noble hops. This beer has a bigger malt profile than the average American Pilsner. It has medium hop bitterness and a clean floral finish.
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Reviewed by Tolianych_Pivomnabuhanych from Vermont
3.81/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.81/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Not bad. Not great either, but Moat Mountain peeps got some work to do to make their attempt at a "Czech Pilsner" (is there any other kind?) much better.
It pours a gorgeous red gold color with slightly underwhelming foam. I don't care about the foam though, it's not a big deal. The color is fantastic though.
The aroma is immediately enjoyable, a fresh breeze in a summer grass field.
The taste is where they missed the mark. Not sure about their approach to decoction but the brew is too thin and mild. It does have a hint of potential greatness though. There is a nice Czech malt profile, but the noble hop component is too weak.
Overall I still rate this one at a solid 4. Good to see American breweries try their hand at beers other than fake IPAs and sours.
Sep 23, 2024It pours a gorgeous red gold color with slightly underwhelming foam. I don't care about the foam though, it's not a big deal. The color is fantastic though.
The aroma is immediately enjoyable, a fresh breeze in a summer grass field.
The taste is where they missed the mark. Not sure about their approach to decoction but the brew is too thin and mild. It does have a hint of potential greatness though. There is a nice Czech malt profile, but the noble hop component is too weak.
Overall I still rate this one at a solid 4. Good to see American breweries try their hand at beers other than fake IPAs and sours.
Reviewed by Mike-Molloy from Massachusetts
4.24/5 rDev +12.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.24/5 rDev +12.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Great tasting relatively light Pilsner. Maybe not quite Pilsner Urquel but very drinkable. Pale yellow with little head poured from a can. Bright feel, this goes down easy. Not very much bitterness shows up here but there are still layers of flavor here, floral aroma and taste along with bready-yeasty notes that come over nicely.
Jun 15, 2024
Reviewed by FreePal88 from Niger
3.94/5 rDev +4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.94/5 rDev +4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
One of the better American "Czech"(sic) pilsners. Relatively hoppy--bracing, slightly funky herbal edge. It could use more body, more of that biscuity feel, but not bad.
Nov 18, 2023
Reviewed by Phyl21ca from Canada (QC)
3.85/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.85/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Can: Poured a clear pale yellow color lager with a large white foamy head with good retention and some lacing. Aroma of cereal notes with some light sugar notes and floral hops notes. Taste is also a mix of cereal notes with some floral hops notes with some residual sugar notes. Body is about average for style with good carbonation. Refreshing lager with good drinkability.
Oct 16, 2023
Reviewed by tekstr1der from New Hampshire
4.34/5 rDev +15.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.34/5 rDev +15.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Didn't have much of a high expectation for this one after having so many amazing beers of this style. 20oz draft pour looked pretty good and was pretty balanced overall, if just lacking any distinctive qualities. I'd have it again if fresh or tap.
EDIT: Jeez, I had this again on tap elsewhere and couldn't believe my mouth each sip. It was awesome. Bumping ratings.
Aug 22, 2023EDIT: Jeez, I had this again on tap elsewhere and couldn't believe my mouth each sip. It was awesome. Bumping ratings.
Rated by superpete93 from New Hampshire
4.56/5 rDev +21.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.56/5 rDev +21.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Excellent example of a Czech Pilsner. Crisp clean taste, perfect beer for a hot day after some hard work out in the yard.
Jul 05, 2023Reviewed by RickIpswich
4.85/5 rDev +29%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
4.85/5 rDev +29%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Crispy, clean taste. Perfect right outta ice cold can. Ya friends who turn up their noses at craft beer and stick with budweasel will like this. Poundable!
Sep 29, 2021
Rated by kw_pip from Vermont
3.5/5 rDev -6.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev -6.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Draught. Not good.
Aug 18, 2021
Reviewed by VelvetExtract from Massachusetts
4.04/5 rDev +7.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.04/5 rDev +7.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Can. Pours crystal clear and yellow. Almost no head. Nice aroma. Dry hopped i a way that isn't abrasive but it adds a nice, rustic element. Also has yeast notes that are slightly spicy. Musty hop flavor (positive; from the earth) some tangy yeast, biscuit, cracker, and a bit of pepper. Softer carbonation, coulda stood for a bit more bubble.But everything else in the mouthfeel is spot on. Really a solid Czech Pilsner.
Nov 18, 2020
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