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The Prize Apprised

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15 to 20

15 to 20

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The Prize Apprised

Prize Pils

Omnipollo

4.8% Alcohol

Another offering from our a Swedish gypsy brewer Omnipollo* was my wing can for the bud’s season opener last night. Another Swede, Nylander,** contributed to an exciting win over the much hated Habs. But the hat trick hero of the night was Matthews who was shooting, scoring and earning his money. And Marner with the shoot out winner. A more exciting game than it should have been, but still a win.  The start of a perfect season and the quest for the ultimate prize,  the cup. A 57-year wait is long enough, I think this year is the year.***

Time to apprise this Prize Pils to see if it really is a winner. This brew pours as brilliant as Matthews’ performance last night. Very pale yellow, a bright light on a dark night. Fresh mild malt aroma with some fruit in there too. A fresh mild malt slightly fizzy body with a nice crisp finish, touch of hops but no bitters. Refreshing, easy drinking, and very good. Prize worthy. This is exactly what I hope for in a Pilsner.

*Editor’s Comment: Omnipollo is based in Sweden but franchises out it’s trademark, recipes and marketing to local breweries around the world. This one was brewed in Toronto by Brunswick Bierworks.

**Editor’s Comment: The National Hockey League players are mainly Canadian (41.6%) and American (28%) but the third largest contingent are the Swedes at 12.8%. The Leafs have seven Swedish players, the most of any NHL team. Don Cherry wasn’t a Swede fan, even going so far as to call them “chicken Swedes” although he was a Borje Salming fan.

***Editor's Comment: You say that every year.

Final Rating: A Prized Pilsner at 17 out of 20

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