Saturday, March 27, 2021

Crooked Stave Von Pilsner

Here's a new (to me) beer style: keller pilsner. According to Wikipedia, a "kellerbier" is a type of German lager that is typically neither clarified or pasteurized. The term translates a "cellar beer", referring to cool lagering temperatures. It contains more of it's original brewing yeast held in suspension. It is distinctly cloudy as is described by German producers as naturtrĂ¼b (naturally cloudy). Kellerbier and it's related form Zwickelbier are often served directly from the barrel. It pours a lemon drop yellow, with a fluffy, pure white, two finger head. It's got a smooth taste, with moderate hoppiness, and an easy-going 5.0% ABV. The hops provide some light citrus notes, No strong tastes of any kind, but would serve as a decent lawnmower beer. I can imagine pairing it with cheddar cheese, tangy coleslaw or perhaps a nice baked ham or ham sandwich. It's not earthshaking, but it accomplishes what it sets out to do.