Ouija Pilz
Half Acre Beer Company
- From:
- Half Acre Beer Company
- Illinois, United States
- Style:
- Czech / Bohemian Pilsner
- ABV:
- 5.7%
- Score:
- 87
- Avg:
- 3.89 | pDev: 9.51%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 4
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jul 05, 2014
- Added:
- Sep 26, 2012
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 0
SCORE
87
Very Good
87
Very Good
A fairly true to form Pilsner that’s spent ample time riding the tanks in our brewery. This seance slammer is pure, crisp golden magic. At 5.7% ABV, Ouija Pilz, will summon your spirits and exercise your demons all at the same time.
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Reviewed by KDawg from Illinois
3.58/5 rDev -8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
3.58/5 rDev -8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
notes from 10/21.
Poured from growler into a pilsner glass. Pours a solid gold color with a nice head.
There is good balance to the aromas of crackers, grains, and noble hops.
Lighter bodied, but with a very good feel and notes of crackers and noble hops.
A very good pilsner. Refreshing, but slightly bigger in a sense.
Dec 30, 2012Poured from growler into a pilsner glass. Pours a solid gold color with a nice head.
There is good balance to the aromas of crackers, grains, and noble hops.
Lighter bodied, but with a very good feel and notes of crackers and noble hops.
A very good pilsner. Refreshing, but slightly bigger in a sense.
Reviewed by TMoney2591 from Illinois
3.6/5 rDev -7.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5
3.6/5 rDev -7.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5
Served in a tumbler at Firkin.
Moving to the window-side taps at Solidarity for some Half Acre pilsnerian goodness. It pours a clear pale straw topped by a couple o' fingers of light cream-white foam. The nose comprises plenty of grass, some wheat, and a light bit of flowers. The taste brings in more of the same, the grassiness still in full force. The body is a hefty-leaning light, with a light moderate carbonation and a decidedly crisp finish. Overall, a nice little pils, nothing outstanding, but a decently refreshing brew.
Nov 20, 2012Moving to the window-side taps at Solidarity for some Half Acre pilsnerian goodness. It pours a clear pale straw topped by a couple o' fingers of light cream-white foam. The nose comprises plenty of grass, some wheat, and a light bit of flowers. The taste brings in more of the same, the grassiness still in full force. The body is a hefty-leaning light, with a light moderate carbonation and a decidedly crisp finish. Overall, a nice little pils, nothing outstanding, but a decently refreshing brew.
Reviewed by MasterSki from Canada (ON)
3.7/5 rDev -4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
3.7/5 rDev -4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Growler provided by Chris (spycow). Served in a Hill Farmstead tulip.
A - Adequate white foam settles to a partial cap, thicker collar, and spotty lacework. Mostly transparent golden body.
S - Lots of noble hops here, there's an intensely grassy vibe with perhaps even a touch of cucumber skin to it, as well as a hint of spicy and earthy flavors. Malt character is fairly neutral, with a low level of sweetness and a hefty dose of toasted grains instead.
T - The taste has a bit more sweet malt flavors to it, but again the palate is dominated by herbal, grassy, and spicy hops flavors, as well as some surprisingly intense bitterness in the finish.
M - Pleasant active carbonation, medium body, and a clean and reasonably dry finish. Smooth texture before yielding to a bit of resinous hop oil.
D - I appreciate this doesn't have the fruity or buttery flavors I often get from Czech Pilseners. However, the hop bitterness seems excessive for the style and I could have stood for a tiny bit more sweetness. Probably more of a summer beer, and probably only for a select audience.
Oct 09, 2012A - Adequate white foam settles to a partial cap, thicker collar, and spotty lacework. Mostly transparent golden body.
S - Lots of noble hops here, there's an intensely grassy vibe with perhaps even a touch of cucumber skin to it, as well as a hint of spicy and earthy flavors. Malt character is fairly neutral, with a low level of sweetness and a hefty dose of toasted grains instead.
T - The taste has a bit more sweet malt flavors to it, but again the palate is dominated by herbal, grassy, and spicy hops flavors, as well as some surprisingly intense bitterness in the finish.
M - Pleasant active carbonation, medium body, and a clean and reasonably dry finish. Smooth texture before yielding to a bit of resinous hop oil.
D - I appreciate this doesn't have the fruity or buttery flavors I often get from Czech Pilseners. However, the hop bitterness seems excessive for the style and I could have stood for a tiny bit more sweetness. Probably more of a summer beer, and probably only for a select audience.
Reviewed by GbVDave from Illinois
4/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a 64oz growler into two pint glasses. Thanks to HeatherAnn for the assist!
A: Pours with typical Pils color and clarity. Light straw yellow with ample carbonation. 1 finger of bright white foam clings to the top for quite a while but leaves just a few traces of lace behind.
S: Lemon-y noble hops dominate with snatches of clean & toasty malt.
T: Exactly as above. Very clean and tidy flavors.
M: A brief session of lager smoothness that quickly turns hoppy and spicy on the tongue. Prickly and nice.
O: Another enjoyable Pils from HA. They should try bringing this one out again next spring/early summer.
Oct 09, 2012A: Pours with typical Pils color and clarity. Light straw yellow with ample carbonation. 1 finger of bright white foam clings to the top for quite a while but leaves just a few traces of lace behind.
S: Lemon-y noble hops dominate with snatches of clean & toasty malt.
T: Exactly as above. Very clean and tidy flavors.
M: A brief session of lager smoothness that quickly turns hoppy and spicy on the tongue. Prickly and nice.
O: Another enjoyable Pils from HA. They should try bringing this one out again next spring/early summer.
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