28 – Victory Prima Pils
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a fan of the Pilsner style. I’ve had some extremely bad beer in this style and it probably goes back to swill I drank as a lad. Wait, that was Golden Anniversary from my parents basement. If I’m going to review the style I might as well go for the best.
- Details Magazine – One of Ten Best Summer Beers (June/July 2006)
- Men’s Journal – Top Lager Worldwide (July 2005)
- Grand Champion Pilsner: United States Beer Tasting Championships 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Prima Pils
brewery: Victory Brewing – www.victory.com
beer website: Prima Pils
style: Pilsner
abv: 5.3%
serving size: 12oz
glass used: pilsner
price: $32/case, $3.00 bottle
Overview
Heaps of hops give this pale lager a bracing, herbal bite over layers of soft and smooth malt flavor. This refreshing combination of tastes makes Prima a classy quencher in the tradition of the great pilsners of Europe. Dry and delightful, this is an elegant beer.
What I think
If you’re new to craft beer you will see this and think “hey, that looks like my Bud/Coors/Miller”. Unlike those, this has character and doesn’t need to be served ice cold to hide its flavor. Pours a gorgeous golden body with a robust white head. If you’re trying a pilsner for the first time you may think it’s a tad stale tasting. After consulting the world renown beer filmmaker, foodie rockstar and home brewing expert Phil, this is from the character of the German and Czech whole flowers hops. Prima Pils has a medium body and a crips clean finish. New to Pilsners? Start here.
If you’re looking to start out shooting beer porn, this is a must for your list. Very photogenic.
Spoon’s rating: A-
