Eichbaum’s Pilsener pours a bright straw color with great clarity and a huge head of rocky white foam. In the aroma, we get the profile of an authentic German pils, with noble hops displaying notes of grass, hay, earth, and herbal spice, all atop a softly bready malt undertone that’s quite inviting. Look for those malty notes to create a wonderful central support on the palate too, with light notes of fresh bread and cracker. The German hops come through with moderate bitterness and a dose of spiciness and a hint of lemon zest to provide a satisfying bite alongside some lifting carbonation. The whole effect is satisfyingly crisp and refreshing, as a good German pils should be. For pairing options, we always love pizza with pilsner, along with various breaded and/or fried dishes like schnitzel, fried chicken, fish & chips, tempura, and the like. Baja-style tacos, grilled shrimp, and sushi are good calls too. Prost!
