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Roly Poly Pils
River Horse Brewing Co.
- From:
- River Horse Brewing Co.
- New Jersey, United States
- Style:
- Bohemian / Czech Pilsner
- ABV:
- 5.3%
- Score:
- 85
- Avg:
- 3.78 | pDev: 10.85%
- Reviews:
- 26
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Feb 11, 2021
- Added:
- Mar 08, 2016
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 14
A complex balance of malts round out Czech Saaz and German Hallertau hops, followed by a clean and crisp finish. A classic Czech-style Pilsner, our Roly Poly Pils is a super drinkable and tasty year round beer!
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Ratings by BeerForMuscle:
Rated by BeerForMuscle from New Jersey
3.91/5 rDev +3.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Apr 01, 2016
3.91/5 rDev +3.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Apr 01, 2016
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by rudiecantfail from Pennsylvania
4.02/5 rDev +6.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.02/5 rDev +6.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On tap, poured into a pint glass.
L---Hazy, golden color. Big, fluffy white head with very good retention and ok lacing.
S---Lemon & graininess.
T---Lemon/citrus. Grain & some bready malts. Some grass. Hops are well balanced by malts.
F---Medium bodied with plenty of carbonation.
O---A really nice pils. I wish I had more at home.
Feb 11, 2021L---Hazy, golden color. Big, fluffy white head with very good retention and ok lacing.
S---Lemon & graininess.
T---Lemon/citrus. Grain & some bready malts. Some grass. Hops are well balanced by malts.
F---Medium bodied with plenty of carbonation.
O---A really nice pils. I wish I had more at home.
Rated by T66tah from Pennsylvania
2.8/5 rDev -25.9%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
2.8/5 rDev -25.9%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
Beer of the month club August.
Aug 29, 2019Reviewed by HellsRanger from Pennsylvania
3.96/5 rDev +4.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.96/5 rDev +4.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
This brew is a pilsner in ever sense of the word...as for the look, it pours a nice hazy gold/orange with fluffy white foam that has fair lacing to it.
The aroma is sweet German Pils all the way...with the bready malts, hops and semi sweetness coming thru. Slendid old factory enjoyment, just what a pils should smell like.
As for the taste, it has all the aroma factors with a nice bit of body, maybe some semi citrus bite to it...can put it down even to write this review.
The feel is full of the body and the semi bite finish, but so well blended thru this whole brew, it makes it so smooth and enjoyable all around, and all day. PROST !!!!
May 13, 2019The aroma is sweet German Pils all the way...with the bready malts, hops and semi sweetness coming thru. Slendid old factory enjoyment, just what a pils should smell like.
As for the taste, it has all the aroma factors with a nice bit of body, maybe some semi citrus bite to it...can put it down even to write this review.
The feel is full of the body and the semi bite finish, but so well blended thru this whole brew, it makes it so smooth and enjoyable all around, and all day. PROST !!!!
Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio
3.9/5 rDev +3.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.9/5 rDev +3.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
I'm trying this at the Newark airport during layover to Germany. It poured a clear golden with white head that is leaving a nice lace. The scent had faint grain. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink with subtle bitter finish. The mouthfeel was lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall its a good beer.
Sep 16, 2018Reviewed by CanConPhilly from Pennsylvania
3.94/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
3.94/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
L - massive, billowing yellowish white head atop a translucent orange body.
S - grass, pine, herb, a touch of citrus.
T - surprising dankness for a pils. Grass, oranges, limes, a touch of peppery spice. Very clean middle. Low bitterness. Low sweetness. No booziness.
F - medium body with above-average carb.
O - no ‘wow’ flavors, but everything works together to create an immensely drinkable beer.
Aug 26, 2018S - grass, pine, herb, a touch of citrus.
T - surprising dankness for a pils. Grass, oranges, limes, a touch of peppery spice. Very clean middle. Low bitterness. Low sweetness. No booziness.
F - medium body with above-average carb.
O - no ‘wow’ flavors, but everything works together to create an immensely drinkable beer.
Reviewed by EMV from Pennsylvania
3.75/5 rDev -0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev -0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a Dogfish Head tulip
L: Clear light golden pour with massive fluffy white head. Great retention and lacing.
S: Light grains and mild lemon citrus.
T.F: Follows the nose. Lightly toasted malts... noble hops and mild lemongrass. Well balanced with gentle bitterness. Zesty carbonation... the finish is clean with light citrus. Crisp.
O: A solid pils... easy drinking, and what I'd expect for the style.
May 31, 2018L: Clear light golden pour with massive fluffy white head. Great retention and lacing.
S: Light grains and mild lemon citrus.
T.F: Follows the nose. Lightly toasted malts... noble hops and mild lemongrass. Well balanced with gentle bitterness. Zesty carbonation... the finish is clean with light citrus. Crisp.
O: A solid pils... easy drinking, and what I'd expect for the style.
Roly Poly Pils from River Horse Brewing Co.
Beer rating:
85 out of
100 with
71 ratings
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