Emersons Pilsner

One of the boys at work (Harry) did something of a pislner challenge. He tried the Emerons, the Squire and and Meantime in one session.... what a great idea (wish i had thought to do it myself).

Harry's order was Meantime at number one then Emersons, then Squire although i got the impression that rating one of these great beers over the other was a tormenting task.

It did get me thinking (once again) about just how good a well made Pilsner is...

I would not be able to rate these beers against one another. I honestly think they are as good as each other.

I first tried an Emersons Pilsner when Knight fine wines where rather nervously bringing it into the country about 4 years ago. Nervous because it retails for about $7.90 a bottle which back then, seemed like a lot to pay for a beer (even in 500ml) which didn't come from Belgium..... how far we have come in 4 years.

This is as good as i remember. There is so much complexity in this beer. Light cloudy yellow in colour with a good size, creamy head which holds itself the whole time the beer is in a glass. Its got some lovely bitter, herbaceous and tropical fruit (im really not sure how it can do all that at once). There are hints of orange zest and that great full hops flavour that i have been getting lately. The finnish is so clean because all the fruit is concentrated in the middle pallet.

Really enjoyed this beer.

Dan