Judge’s Review: 81 Rating – Pool Party Pilsner by Land-Grant Brewing Co.

International Pale Lager | Seasonal | United States

By Jessica Sullivan

Judges Rating: 81
Aroma: 18
Appearance: 6
Flavor: 34
Mouthfeel: 8
Overall Impression: 15

Pool Party Pilsner by Land-Grant Brewing Co. was judged as an American Pilsner (BJCP Category 2C). 
The aroma of this beer was enticing: low graininess, followed by a delicious peppery bite. There were evident but low lager fermentations characteristics, with a faint sweetness in the aroma. Hops tended towards the peppery and tropical — not what I would expect for a pilsner, though I learned later that this pilsner contains Southern hop varieities, so these hop characteristics make sense in light ofo that information.
The appearance was as expected: yellow, clear, white head with moderate retention.
Upon tasting the beer, moderate bitterness was evidence. There was a low lager-yeast flavor (like you would get in a Budweiser). Moderate grassy hop flavor; overall the beer finished dry and with a balance towards the hops.
The mouthfeel was as expected — light, crisp, and dry with no astringency or creaminess.