Comments on: Pilsner Urquell

By: Gil

Gil — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:12:15 +0000

“I say to each his own – there’s a beer out there for all of us!”
____________________________________

Yes, and Pilsner urquell is the one for me!

By: John

John — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 22:00:15 +0000

Honzous – excellent point. Here you go – we’re really not fans of pilsners, in general. We will be re-rating the Pilsner Urquell soon though to see if we’ve changed our minds.

By: Honzous

Honzous — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 21:55:46 +0000

Dude, I like people who love beer. But I don’t understand, how can you love beer while rating Pilsner Urquell 3/10. I mean, I don’t know where your love is. It’s probably better to say you don’t like pilsner in general.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 03:04:08 +0000

Almost went for a 6 of Bells from hometown Kalamazoo tonight but decided to try this after a hard days work.

Being a EU import and $2 less than a 6 of Bells which is made just 30 miles away in Kalamazoo, I really wasn’t expecting much.

Wow, this stuff is wonderful! I had to look it up and ended up here.

I’ve had a few Pilsners but this this is much better. Better balanced and it’s subtle carbonation is so nice. Not real hoppy nor malty to my buds. Possibly it’s lack of “wow factor” as the reviewer mentioned is it’s wow factor. It’s very drinkable. It’s simple and good.

The reviewer stated it’s kind of like a Heineken on the finish. I do not care for Heineken at all especially on the finish. Possibly a quality control problem at the brewery and he got a bad batch, less than fresh or the reviewer didn’t wash his glass from the last review and let it sit in the sun before pouring this wonderful stuff in it.

I will be buying this again!

By: John

John — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:56:28 +0000

Hi John – Try a Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA next to your Pilsner Urquell and you’ll see why our rating is a bit on the low side. We rate all our beers against each other, not by style. Let’s just say we’ve moved on past Pilsners.

By: John

John — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:17:08 +0000

Pilsner Urquell is my favorite pilsner beer. It is inconcievable to me that you could rate this beer so lowly. I must question your character!

By: maxson

maxson — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:09:03 +0000

I am curious, I have been drinking Pilsner Urquell for 30 years, started the enjoyment in Germany. I just got a batch that tastes like it does not have any alcohol in it. Perhaps the yeast is missing. The number on the bottle is 7231113001. The taste is raw. My husband had two and mentioned there was no effect. He checked the official web site for the company and could not see an area, where the quality control feedback can be found. Has anyone else experienced this?

By: Bad Bob

Bad Bob — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:02:43 +0000

I’ve been drinking this stuff for more years than I care to remember. It’s been great, the best beer ever, one of the few Good Things of Life. I considered Pilsner Urquell to be truly the Champaign of Bottled Beer. However, over the last year (or two), the taste has changed. First, to point that it tasted like just another good but not really great beer. Just another OK craft beer, as opposed to the cat piss the big brewers churn out. The last 4-pack I bought was actually at bit nasty. What happened?
Bad Bob

By: lizbeth

lizbeth — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:22:43 +0000

First time for everything! I’ve never commented online for ANYTHING…but you’re messing with my baby! My blood pressure is up and my heart is racing and it’s not from my Pilsner Urquell intake. I can see why Martin was so angry, but I will try to comment in a more adult way. (Nice mouth, Erik.) I LOVE beer! It’s what I drink with dinner and for pleasure. Always have. Am I the only female commenting? I love Pilsner Urquell! I’m a patriot to the core and I love America, but I didn’t know what beer was until I spent the last year in the Czech Republic. The Pilsen Brewery was minutes from my home. I visited several times and witnessed one of the classiest…yet humble operations in my life. Hard working people, and a beautiful historic old factory, impeccably maintained, without a hint of pretense. No snobbery! (Don’t let the neighboring spa town mar your review for a great beer from an honest, hardworking beer town.) I tasted THE ORIGINAL PILSNER, unpasteurized, right from the old wooden barrels in the cellar…and I’m hooked. You don’t have to love it, but be RESPECTFUL! A 3 out of 10 rating is just rude, when reviewing the original Pilsner; the Pilsner others still imitate. You say that you are not an expert and that you are only posting your personal preference. Next time, consider doing the research or leave the review for a gem like Pilsner Urquell to those who’ve done it and deserve the honor. (So, again to Erik, so tough on Martin. Lose the attitude toward Martin and Elitist Eurotrash as you so eloquently put it. He was defending his BEER!)

By: Marty Rif

Marty Rif — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:37:07 +0000

Pilsner Urquell is definitely the best overall beer i have tasted. I have lived in many countries and currenly reside in the Czech republic. Hands down, best beer country in the world. These guys drink beer to assist in exercise like americans drink Gatorade. I biked from Prague to Vienna – they do pitstops where they hydrate with tapped Pilsner U. They simply know their stuff when it comes to beer. This pilsner is creamy, tasty and delicious. I am actually drinking one right now from a 0.5L bottle, 4.4% alcohol and there is an expiry date. Maybe the one you drank was past due. The locals know this beer has a 12% gravity rating that gives it the delicious flavor it has. Gents, I’m sorry, but to give a 3/10 means one of two things – you dont know your beer, or you didnt do your homework. I personally found i had to have a few bottles before i became addicted to the taste. Having lived in Canada, I tried this beer from the local beer store, didnt taste the same . . .I leave you with one last thought. Having tried hundreds of different beers, full bodied and memorable as can be, I can tell you if I had only one to pick for the rest of my life, the choice would be easy. Pilsner Urquell.

By: Mark Doell

Mark Doell — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:25:26 +0000

Tivole (That’s czech for bullshit) I have to side with Stevie on this one!!

By: stevie

stevie — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:48:20 +0000

3 out of 10. You gotta be kidding!
This is either a rubbish review or you got a bottle from a bad batch.

By: Ivander

Ivander — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:28:18 +0000

3 out of 10 ???? Are you kidding me, Pilsner Urquell is one of the best and purest beers that exist.
Comparing it to Heineken which is one of the worst-made and worst-tasting massproduction beers in the world is totally crazy! You clearly have no idea what beer is all about!!

By: David

David — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:49:23 +0000

you suck!

By: Bruce Hackmann

Bruce Hackmann — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:20:49 +0000

I agree with the Doctor! Skunky & metallic on the finish – I thought I had a Heineken. I’ll let the ‘experts’ drink it.

By: Boshenko

Boshenko — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:17:40 +0000

Nice site. Enjoy your reviews. I must say disagree with your take a little, but that is only my tatse. I think for this category of beer – mass produced, inexpensive, light lager, this is quite decent. Definitely not great, but very enjoyable. WIthout a doubt you are correct that there are many Pilseners that are better, but I would give PU an easy 6.5/10. However, it is a subjective rating. Thank you again. I enjoy PU, buy often and really enjoy. Good, steady beer, if not grand. Thanks again man.

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 14 May 2009 04:51:33 +0000

Interesting, well-written review, and to each his own. Live and let live.
But still, LOL. This is the only serious review I’ve ever seen of P-U that doesn’t give it very high marks; most say it’s the best pilsner in the world, with several saying it’s the best BEER in the world, which I agree with and Guinness being the only real competition. And please everybody save it about you local brewery’s whatever-whatever being the “best in he world”.
I mean, like WOW, man. Maybe you just caught a bottle or keg that got left out in the sun by accident?

By: Erik

Erik — Fri, 08 May 2009 04:57:38 +0000

First off, Martin, congratulations on being a snobby, probably Eurotrash, elitist ASSHOLE! John I’m just saying what you were thinking. Way to go on keeping your cool while squaring him away. I’ve never had Pilsner Urquell and just heard about it today. I’d love to try it soon, though. Sorry about the profanity but if there is one thing I can’t stand is wine and beer snobs who don’t know how to decide what they like with their own tongue. Taste is just what it means. Everyone has different taste in everything especially when it comes to adult beverages. Some people like the commercial stuff because they’ve never had good beer and some people like other beer because some douche bag told them to. Martin, you’re a pussy. Regards, Erik

By: Dad

Dad — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:16:46 +0000

Dear Aimathena,to borrow a phrase ” there is no fruit in BBQ” which is why it is in a food group all its own. The real groups are food, beer and BBQ. Seriously I think it could give a nice hop kick to a sauce but I wouldn’t cook the sauce to long after putting in the beer. Any decent liquor store should have it. It should be with the imports. I will plug Red Stripe as an excellent beer to serve with any Q. Good luck.

By: Aimathena

Aimathena — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:59:32 +0000

I found a recipe for ribs that called for Pilsner Urquell. I was wondering what your thoughts were about using this beer in a fruity BBQ recipe. Lastly, would you tell me where to buy it? Thanks!