This is a good example of why I love this project. Being constrained to trying 999 unique beers in 999 days, I have to try some new things. Normally, I’m a bit of an “ale snob,” by which I mean that I prefer ales to lagers. In particular, I’m not a fan of Pilsener-style lagers, probably due to some bias I developed in college, where I drank more than my fair share of vaguely beer-flavored water. But this beer was a delight – I would actively seek this out again, particularly on a hot day. It’s got enough hops to keep it interesting, and not so dry that it actually makes you thirstier after drinking than you were before.
Beer Name: Pilsener
Brewer: Caldera Brewing
Price: N/A
Sampled: March 22, 2010
Rating: 4/5
Notes: Crystal clear with a nice, smooth, butter body, almost creamy. Almost Belgian flavor note with a touch of spice flavor.
ABV: N/A
IBU: N/A
OG N/A
TG N/A
Serving Type: Draft.
5 Comments on “81: Caldera Pilsener”
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It’s been awhile since I had it, but I wonder how this would compare to New Glarus’ Spotted Cow … could this Pilsener have corn in it?
Posted on March 22, 2010 at 10:08 PM.
Was this Caldera’s Lawnmower Lager? I think they have a Pilsener, too, but I can’t quite recall. Anyhow, the Lawnmower Lager is available in 22oz. bottles now, and you’re right, it’s a really refreshing beer.
And Dave, Pilseners usually don’t have corn in them.
Posted on March 27, 2010 at 10:41 AM.
I know they don’t have corn traditionally, but sometimes a brewer likes to snub the nose of the big fellows (who do tend to use corn in their macro lagers) and make a fine-tasting version. Cool blog, Erik! I tried smoking a pipe for about two days in college, but it didn’t take. ;)
Posted on March 27, 2010 at 11:17 AM.
Thanks, Dave!
Can you give me an example of one of these corn-carrying Pilsners? I’d love to try one.
Posted on March 28, 2010 at 11:16 AM.
The one I was thinking of was the New Glarus Spotted Cow. Unfortunately, not something you can really get outside of Wisconsin. It has a very creamy mouthfeel from the flaked corn. I don’t mean to insult it, but it’s like the super premium Brewer’s Reserve version of Miller Lite. ;)
Posted on March 28, 2010 at 7:15 PM.