a) German Pilsener
A classic German Pilsener is very light straw/golden color and well hopped.
Hop bitterness is high.
Hop aroma and flavor are moderate and quite obvious.
It is a well-attenuated and medium-bodied beer but a
malty accent can be perceived.
Fruity esters and diacetyl should not be perceived.
There should be no chill haze.
The head should be dense and rich.
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b) Bohemian-Style Pilsener
Pilseners in this subcategory are similar to German Pilseners, however they are slightly more full-bodied and can be as dark as light amber.
This style balances moderate to high bitterness and "Noble-type" hop
aroma and flavor with a malty, slightly sweet medium body.
Diacetyl may be perceived in very low amounts.
There should be no chill haze.
The head should be dense and rich.
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c) American-Style Pilsener
This classic and unique Pre-Prohibition American-style Pilsener is straw to deep gold in color.
Hop bitterness, flavor, and aroma area medium to high, and use of "Noble-type" hops for flavor and aroma is preferred.
Up to 25 percent corn in the grist should be used, and some slight sweetness and flavor of corn are expected.
A low level of DMS is acceptable.
Malt flavor and aroma are medium.
Medium body.
Fruity esters and citrusy flavors or aromas should not be perceived.
Slight diacetyl is acceptable.
There should be no chill haze.
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