Have you ever said to yourself “that’s either a great idea or a terrible idea”? Me too. That’s exactly what I said to myself when I saw a red pilsner on the menu. I had previously enjoyed an SOB dark, a Steel & Oak beer that is in case you were wondering which of the long list of SOBs I was referring to. I thought maybe they have something here, or maybe not. It may have killed the cat, but my own curiosity was far less lethal. It did however get the best of me (my curiosity, not the cat) and I ordered a red pilsner. I was hoping I didn’t get the wrong idea.
A darker golden pour, red in name only. A malt aroma, basic beer on the nose. First taste was a mix of malt with a bready slightly sweet body. No crisp pils finish, just a malt mash. I tried to keep an open mind but this mix just wasn’t working for me. I do enjoy a nice fresh crispy pils, and I’m always ready for a red, but this combo didn’t seem to bring out the best in either.
If you find yourself having to deal with an SOB, I have a great idea for you. Go for their dark.
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