Pilsner (Czech/Bohemian)

The original pilsner style, first brewed in Plzeň in 1842 (Pilsner Urquell) as a response to inconsistent, often spoiled local beer. Considered a foundational style that inspired golden lagers worldwide.

Profile

Golden, with a soft malt body and pronounced, elegant bitterness from Saaz noble hops.

Notable Examples

Pilsner Urquell.

Czech beer culture more broadly is notable for its "degree" system (a historical measure of wort density, not alcohol) and for having one of the highest per-capita beer consumption rates in the world.