Two Roads Brewing Company – Ol’ Factory Pils

Two Roads Brewing Company – Ol’ Factory Pils

Dry-Hopped Pilsner
Brewed in: Stratford, CT
2015 BJCP Style: 5D – German Pils
ABV: 5%
Bottle
Bottled on: 10/11/16
Tasting on: 11/9/16
Tasting location: Boston, MA
Glass: Pilsner

Aroma: Overtones of German lager qualities. Undertones of spicy and floral hops with minor lemon. 9/10

Appearance: Deep straw with excellent clarity. White head with good retention. 8.5/10

Flavor: Moderate hop bitterness in the beginning followed by a clean, dry middle with minor light malt. Moderate to high spicy, floral, and citrus hop flavors and moderate hop bitterness in the end. Medium hop bitterness and medium hop spiciness linger in the aftertaste. 18.5/20

Mouthfeel: Medium body. Moderate-high carbonation. No alcohol. 8.5/10

Overall Impression: A traditional pilsner where all the best aspects of traditional pilsner hops (spicy, floral) are amplified along with citrus hops.  46.5/50

Final Score: 91% = B+