Czech Pilsner
Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing Co.

Czech PilsnerCzech Pilsner
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From:
Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing Co.
 
New Hampshire, United States
Style:
Bohemian / Czech Pilsner
Ranked #154
ABV:
4.9%
Score:
85
Ranked #21,609
Avg:
3.75 | pDev: 11.73%
Reviews:
34
Ratings:
164
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 18, 2023
Added:
Oct 18, 2006
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  29
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 FreePal88

3.94/5  rDev +5.1%
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
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Reviewed by Phyl21ca from Canada (QC)

3.85/5  rDev +2.7%
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
 
Rated: 4.35 by RBorsato from Virginia

Oct 02, 2023
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Reviewed by tekstr1der from New Hampshire

4.34/5  rDev +15.7%
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, 2023
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Rated by superpete93 from New Hampshire

4.56/5  rDev +21.6%
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, 2023
 
Rated: 4.23 by edzo22 from Massachusetts

Mar 11, 2023
 
Rated: 3.66 by smi69 from New York

Feb 09, 2023
 
Rated: 3.88 by hopley from Massachusetts

Sep 05, 2022
 
Rated: 3.5 by LAM01833 from Massachusetts

Jul 31, 2022
 
Rated: 3.87 by Mol from Maine

Jan 16, 2022
 
Rated: 3.55 by Rainintheface from Florida

Dec 05, 2021
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Reviewed by RickIpswich

4.85/5  rDev +29.3%
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
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Rated by kw_pip from Vermont

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Draught. Not good.
Aug 18, 2021
 
Rated: 3.63 by lakewy17 from New Hampshire

Jul 21, 2021
 
Rated: 3.62 by Mustela_Man from California

Jun 07, 2021
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Reviewed by VelvetExtract from Massachusetts

4.04/5  rDev +7.7%
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
 
Rated: 4.24 by wip998001 from Massachusetts

Oct 11, 2020
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Reviewed by CarolinaCardinals from North Carolina

3.79/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Had a pint with a late lunch at the Common Man restaurant in Ashland, NH on 9-14-20 for $5.50.

Beer was served clear pale gold with a decent white head with the original pour.

Nose was saltine crackers and a touch of floral hops.

Taste was true Czech pils with a nice crackery-bready pale malt base that combined very nicely with the floral Noble hop. Finished with a touch of spicy pepper.

Mouthfeel was light to medium bodied and pretty refreshing.

Overall a nice representation of the style!
Sep 14, 2020
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Reviewed by 1009 from Massachusetts

3.38/5  rDev -9.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Back in my days in the restaurant business (before I was of age in the US), I was told by my employers to recommend the Czech Pilsner to customers looking for any of the “Lights”, on draft or otherwise: ‘It’s better, and it’s local — they’ll thank you later’. Now being able to revisit this pilsner, I can attest to a pretty crisp, smooth, and quality feel that sets it apart from your average Miller, Bud, or Coors. All that being said, it’s a bit on the sweeter side, which isn’t exactly what I’d be looking for in a pilsner, but drinkable and refreshing nonetheless. I’d definitely like to try it on draft next time I find it.
May 12, 2020
 
Rated: 4 by atlbravsrno1 from Maine

Sep 07, 2019
Czech Pilsner from Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 164 ratings