Carlsburg

Style:German Pilsner
Alc %:4.8
Brewery:Carlsburg
Country:Denmark
Tap/Bottle?:330ml bottle
Where/When:Home, Easter 2011
Cost:freebie
Rating:5/10

This has been sitting around so long I can't remember how I got it. At least 6 months ago from someone who thought I would like it 'cos I like beer....

Light pale gold upon pouring with a lovely frothy white head.
An ok nose- a little straw like, slightly herbal.
Light on the malts but sweet enuf all the same. Light too on the hops with just a little spiceness that quickly dissapears. So too does the herbyness from the nose rear it's head then vanishess.
It's light but not offensive, just an easy drinking lager with wide appeal.

Gotta go, the footy is starting....

Red Angus Pilsener

Style:German Pilsener
Alc %:4.8
Brewery:William Bull Brewery
Country:Australia
Tap/Bottle?:bottle, 330ml
Where/When:Home, April 2011
Cost:$15 for a 6 pack.
Rating:6/10

Quite pale - a nice light gold colour. A little white head.
A light bready scent on the nose.
Clean and crisp- a little grain, herbal / spicey bitterness comes thru- not fruit driven and with a hoppy bitterness that lingers lightly. The carbonation adds to this aswell.
I was told this is great with food and thought i'd give it a try.
However, I haven't got excited about this brew.
6/10.

Radeberger Pilsner

Style:German Pilsner
Alc %:4.8
Brewery:Radeberger Exportbierbrauerei
Country:Germany
Tap/Bottle?:bottle
Where/When:Home, Nov 2010
Cost:$2.69
Rating:6

Lovely pale gold colour with a nice froth white head 1cm high. Lots of bubbles rising.
Mild light malts on the nose...scent of straw.

Initial sharp bite up front, then a little sweetness that covers the tongue- despite the bubbles it's smooth and well balanced- no single ingredient raising it's head.
It's a pleasant, mild pilsner- good everyday drinking.

Knappstein Reserve Lager

Style:German Pilsener (they call it a Bavarian Lager)
Alc %:5.6
Brewery:Knappstein Wines
Country:Australia
Tap/Bottle?:bottle
Where/When:home, Sept 2010
Cost:$18 for 4
Rating:7/10

Quite golden in colour with a fluffy bubbly white head.
Bit of passionfruit on the nose.
Fruity, sweet and juicy- delicious. Lots of fruity notes going on that I can't put my finger on. Definetly a Sauvignon Blanc-ness about this with a little tartness going on.

Having another taste now: not as sweet and juicy as I recall.
Not quite as good but still a keeper. I'll give it 7/10.