James Squire Original Pilsener
Malt Shovel Brewery

James Squire Original PilsenerJames Squire Original Pilsener
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From:
Malt Shovel Brewery
 
Australia
Style:
Bohemian / Czech Pilsner
ABV:
5%
Score:
81
Avg:
3.49 | pDev: 14.33%
Reviews:
32
Ratings:
53
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 14, 2019
Added:
Feb 18, 2002
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  5
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Ratings by foles:
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Reviewed by foles from Australia

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, 2008
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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
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, 2019
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Reviewed 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
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, 2018
 
Rated: 3.29 by kylehay2004 from Illinois

Mar 05, 2016
 
Rated: 3.45 by Spaceman_Jer from Colorado

Feb 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3.2 by pharmerdoc from Canada (MB)

Aug 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.52 by emincems from Turkey

Aug 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Mosant from Australia

Jun 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Hyperionecta from Australia

Mar 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Vanz from Australia

Feb 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Bobhoya from Arizona

Feb 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Ricardo_Rosa from Portugal

Feb 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by Gametym39 from Maine

Feb 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by GraduatedCashew from California

Aug 29, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by Joel12 from Illinois

Aug 01, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by adityashekhar from India

Jun 16, 2013
 
Rated: 2.75 by pin from Australia

May 21, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by magpieken from Australia

Apr 08, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Fusion7777 from Virginia

Feb 02, 2013
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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
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, 2012
James Squire Original Pilsener from Malt Shovel Brewery
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 53 ratings