Winter of Pilsners Continued: Lynnwood Czech Yourself

By: Jack Horzempa
Originally posted on Beer Advocate

Today I have another installment for my series of Winter Pilsners: Lynnwood Czech Yourself Pilsner.

I did some research on this brewery and I thought others might be interested in knowing about it too:

“Our History & Local Community Involvement

Established in 2004, Lynnwood Grill expanded in 2006, moved to a new building in 2011 and added Lynnwood Brewing Concern in 2013. This progression could not have happened without the support of our local community and loyal customers, which is why we strongly believe in giving back to the people of the Northwest Raleigh area through sponsorship of local teams, fundraisers, tournaments and more.”

So, these folks seem to part of the community - drink local movement which I think is cool!
I was gifted this beer by a good friend over the holiday season. I have never heard of Lynnwood Brewery so I am very excited to try this beer.

On the can it states:

“An easy drinking dry, clean lager in the German tradition with a Pilsner Malt character, spicy noble hop aroma, slightly sweet and grainy, and a moderate bitterness lasting to the finish. Enjoy.

ABV 5%

IBU 27”

So the front label lists “Czech” in the beer’s brand name but details “German” in the back label description. Maybe we should just ‘split the difference’ and call it a Bohemian Pilsner since German was spoken in Bohemia in the past?

Served in a Firestone Walker Pivo Pils glass

Appearance:

Light straw colored with a fluffy white head.

Aroma:

There is prominent Pilsner Malt on the nose. That’s pretty much it.

Taste:

Pilsner Malt favor accompanied by a bit of spicy/herbal hop flavor. The hop flavors become more noticeable as he beer opens up. There is a firm bitterness here.

Mouthfeel:

Nicely carbonated, medium body with a dry finish.

Overall:

I think this beer is very good! It was an enjoyable beer to drink and the combination of Pilsner Malt flavor and hop provided flavors go really well together. This is a high quality Bohemian Pilsner!!

I have one other new Pilsner in my existing inventory. Stay tuned!!

Maybe if I owned a nice hat these gentlemen would have let me be part of their video review?
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