Purchased at: GIANT FREAKIN IGGLE… Still can’t believe they are selling beer.
What makes this beer different: Grassy
Will I be drinking this again: I bought a 6 pack so yes..
Grade: B+
2/02/2010: Jesus H did Sam Adams put enough money into advertising this stuff? If you haven’t seen the commercial you either don’t watch TV, or you are a zombie. Its odd how some snobs will hate on Sam Adams, and I think its because they are the largest by volume craft brewer in the US. We all know everyone in the US loves to hate the person/company who is on top, but really they paved the way for all the other great breweries that have sprung up in the last couple decades. Oh sidenote: check out the picture of the poured beer in my picture, it made me realize my table isn’t even close to level hah.
Anyways for those who don’t know a pilsener is technically a type of lager, and is hugely popular in Eastern Europe. Tons of hop smell once you pour the Noble Pils. The taste is crisp with a lot of hops, but not super intense. Pale/Grassy type hops are the main flavor I am getting. A little too far on the bitter side of the scale for me to give this beer an A, but overall very good. Very light mouthfeel with a good amount of carbonation. Worth a shot if you are into pilseners.
Funny Picture of the day: Anyone ever wonder where apple got the idea for The iPad.
“but really they paved the way for all the other great breweries that have sprung up in the last couple decades.”
Nice. I’m a fan of egalitarian beer geek-ism. Enjoying the blog. Interested in a beer trade from Japan?
Thanks!
Not sure how a beer trade from Japan would work? I have only done a few from state to state, but would totally be up for some intercontinental if I knew how.
We could keep it simple. Just pick out 3-4 local beers, set a price limit (maybe $25), put them in a box and ship them. I haven’t had problems shipping sake in the past, so beer should be fine.
There are some really good Japanese craft beers, so if you’re not interested in a trade, I could send you some anyway just to get some Japanese representation in your journey – shoot me your address.
Sounds good I just sent you off an email.