Imperial Pils

This is an incredibly big version of a pilsner. The nose has hints of grapefruit and sharp matchstick, which is totally appropriate for the style. You get a mouthful of hops before it even hits your lips. This beer is thick and cloying, but it hits all the right notes: Light corn up front, then a full bitter hop assault as it reaches the back of your tongue. They're not noble hops, but the effect is still lovely. A deep resinous bitterness finishes on the sides of your tongue. The beer is sharp, effervescent, and brilliantly clear, with enough bubbles to keep a thick white head present all the way to the bottom of the glass. This is a fun take on a classic style on steroids. Boozy, cloying, bitter... and definitely worth a try.