Yes, let’s party! This beer took me by surprise by just how hoppy it is for a Pilsner. It could be because it has such a strong aroma. As I’m sure you know, our sense of taste is largely influenced by our sense of smell. It’s super smooth, with a well balanced flavor profile, and the hops are not overwhelming. The problem is that I’m not altogether sold on the idea of making all the various styles of beer more and more hoppy. Don’t get me wrong. I love hops. I love IPAs, IIPAs and love Imperials, etc. But the pilsner variety is sacred ground to me. Don’t walk over all over this unless you really know where you are going. Level Brewing is somewhere out near the airport and I had not heard of them before trying this beer, but will be looking forward to tracking down more of their offerings. I might even have to make a trip there to see what it looks like. I guess they have a barn, which sounds interesting. Lombard House, where I found this on tap, is a tiny brew shed right across from the ol’ Captured By Porches food carts. There is a dog-friendly patio in the back which can actually function as a kind of surrogate dog park and beer garden since the ground is all covered with wood chips. The AC is not that strong and there are always sports playing on TV, which is not my thing. Brian the bartender and owner is always cool and the patrons are friendly, but the keg could definitely be colder. Overall, glad I stopped in for this on a whim.
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