Driftwood Brewery Arcus Pilsner Pilsener at 5% ABV (C$8.49 at Oak & Vine, 650 ml, packaged on 31-May-2017, acquired 3-Jul-2017, reviewed 5-Jul-2017)
Appearance: clear pale straw with two fingers of fluffy white head, good retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: grass, grainy pale malt, floral, white pepper. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-low bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium-light body, lively to moderate carbonation, crisp short lightly spicy finish. (4/5)
Another gorgeous label from Driftwood, but I’m starting to think that juuust maybe they might be well advised to spend a little more time on the beer, than on the label. (And while we’re on the topic of the label, what exactly is her right foot supposed to be doing?) Anyway, decent little Pils, tending a bit more to the German than the Czech (bright, grassy, more bitter, and less earthy – though there is a little spice that I associate with the Czech style). Hard to get excited about any Pils, but this is absolutely fine for a hot summer evening. (15/20)
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