Wormtown Brewery – Punxsutawney Pils

Wormtown Brewery – Punxsutawney Pils

Pilsner
Brewed in: Worcester, Massachusetts
2015 BJCP Style: 5D – German Pils
ABV: 5%
Bottle
Bottled on: 2/2/17
Tasting on: 3/1/17
Glass: Pilsner

Aroma: Overtones of moderate clean lager character. Undertones of low-moderate earthy and spicy hops and minor lemon. 8.5/10

Appearance: Straw to yellow with excellent clarity. Bright white head with good retention. 9/10

Flavor: Medium hop bitterness in the beginning followed by a clean and dry middle with light malt. Medium hop bitterness in the end with moderate lemon and light spicy hops. The bitterness lingers in the aftertaste along with minor chalk. 18.5/20

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

Overall Impression: Classic German-style Pils that’s clean and dry with moderate hop bitterness. The lemon and spicy characteristics of the hops work very well together. 45.5/50

Final Score: 90% = B