Hell’s Basement Brewing Pilling Me Softly – Pilsner at 4.7% ABV (C$3.91 at Collective, 473 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 22-May-2020, reviewed 27-May-2020)
Appearance: clear pale straw with one fat finger of fluffy white head, excellent retention and spotty lacing. (4/5) Aroma: grass, citrus, crackery pale malt, mild pine, hint of sulphur. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-low bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium-light body, moderate carbonation, off-dry mild bitter finish. (4/5)
Maybe I’m finally learning a little sophistication and restraint, but I’m actually not going to suggest I’d like this more if it were more highly hopped. This is nicely balanced, with clean malt sharing centre stage with mild grassy and citrusy hops. A light, clean, and easy to drink German-style Pils. (16/20)
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