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Pilsner
A pilsner is a pale ale developed in Pilsen, Bohemia (now the Czech Republic)
in the mid 19th century. Brewed according to the Bavarian style of brewing at
the time, these beers were typically stored in cool caves and used bottom
fermenting yeasts, which improved the beer’s shelf life, as well as its flavor and
clarity. The specific result of this new brewing style was Pilsner Urquell, and
it’s been the inspiration for many beers since.
Currently one of the most popular and widely-distributed beers in the world,
modern pilsners display good clarity and are a pale straw color with a dense,
white head. The flavor is smooth with a slight hop bitterness, and this
refreshing beer pairs well with many different foods, including meat, chicken
and fish as well as spicy Mexican, Asian and Indian dishes.
Common Examples:
Pilsner Urquell
Budweiser Budvar (Czechvar in the US)
Warsteiner
Bitburger
Beck’s
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