In defense of pilsner
You know what? Pilsners get the shaft. You’re guilty, DRAFTmag.com’s guilty, we’re all guilty of overlooking some excellent brews simply because the type has an occasionally negative connotation. There, we said it.
In an American craft brew world filled with hops, porters, barleywine, and enough alcohol to kill you many times over, there’s something to be said for a brilliantly subtle pilsner. Yet very few people appreciate the dedication and craft required to succeed. Sure, there’s not as much to a pilsner, but doesn’t that make it harder to brew a great one?
We were glad to see the Milford Daily News’ Norman Miller and some of his buddies do a pilsner taste test. They ranked 12 on an 80-point scale and determined that Lagunitas won. (Hey, they have something in common with The Beer Trials.)
Well done, men, well done. There’s even video:
