-
Stop lurking! Log in to search, post in our forums, review beers, see fewer ads, and more. — Todd, Founder of BeerAdvocate
James Squire Original Pilsener
Malt Shovel Brewery
- From:
- Malt Shovel Brewery
- Australia
- Style:
- Bohemian / Czech Pilsner
- ABV:
- 5%
- Score:
- 81
- Avg:
- 3.49 | pDev: 14.33%
- Reviews:
- 32
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Feb 14, 2019
- Added:
- Feb 18, 2002
- Wants:
- 4
- Gots:
- 5
No description / notes.
Recent ratings and reviews. | Log in to view more ratings + sorting options.
Ratings by foles:
Reviewed by foles from Australia
3.78/5 rDev +8.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
3.78/5 rDev +8.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Nearly the best Australian made pilsner (not many to choose from) I've had the pleasure to consume. Fresh presence on the palate, with a crisp lightly bitter finish. Maybe not as broad a taste profile as a true pils, but has more than enough to please the average drinker. This was pretty much all my friends drank during our (big) night at the Portland hotel.
Jul 02, 2008More User Ratings:
Reviewed by RichardLeahy from Australia
3.38/5 rDev -3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.38/5 rDev -3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
On tap into a pint glass. L. Golden, slightly hazy with a dense, white head to about 1 cm that fades to some froth and lacing. S. Not a lot, faint grain, fruit. T. Mild, grainy upfront with a fruitier hop back end. Not over hopped, and a nice easy to drink balance. F. Light, crisp, easy to drink. O. Solid, although hoppier than traditional pilseners. That's just the craft beer obsession.
Feb 14, 2019Reviewed by Beginner2 from Illinois
3.34/5 rDev -4.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.34/5 rDev -4.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Listed on the "1001," I'm hoping other Aussie lagers can take its place by now.
Reviewed in Roger Protz's CAMRA classic "300 Beers To Try Before You Die!"
MJ's 1999 "Guide" gave it 2.5 stars of 4 calling it "firm but light and crisp, with an appetizingly dry finish."
That is a better review than I can give it.
Jan 17, 2018Reviewed in Roger Protz's CAMRA classic "300 Beers To Try Before You Die!"
MJ's 1999 "Guide" gave it 2.5 stars of 4 calling it "firm but light and crisp, with an appetizingly dry finish."
That is a better review than I can give it.
Reviewed by bylerteck from Canada (ON)
2.58/5 rDev -26.1%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
2.58/5 rDev -26.1%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
Bottle from Woolworth's. From notes.
A - Poured golden, bright, and effervescent. Film of white head on top leaving spotty lace and no retention.
S - Corny, lagery, light noble
T - Mild noble hop, sweet grain.
M - Strong carbonation, light to medium body and a crisp finish.
O/D - Plain. Not a great lager. Slightly better than a regular lager. Pretty ordinary.
Mar 06, 2012A - Poured golden, bright, and effervescent. Film of white head on top leaving spotty lace and no retention.
S - Corny, lagery, light noble
T - Mild noble hop, sweet grain.
M - Strong carbonation, light to medium body and a crisp finish.
O/D - Plain. Not a great lager. Slightly better than a regular lager. Pretty ordinary.
James Squire Original Pilsener from Malt Shovel Brewery
Beer rating:
81 out of
100 with
53 ratings
We love reviews (150 characters or more)! Check out: How to Review a Beer. You don't need to get fancy. Drop some thoughts on the beer's attributes (look, smell, taste, feel) plus your overall impression. Something that backs up your rating and helps others. Thanks!