I’ve had my eye on DogfishHead Piercing Pils for a while now and I finally got around to picking it
up. When I opened the bottle I was able
to smell Pear Tea and the hops that made for a nice aroma. The first taste of
the beer was stronger than I expected from a pilsner. The second taste was very
nice with a flurry of flavors from sweet pear to citrus to spicy hops making
for a blend of flavors that hit every spot of the palate. Like most Pilsners it
has a nice crisp, clean finish. I find myself gulping this sipper, which can
cause problems with the six percent alcohol content. It’s one of the most
complex pilsners that I’ve had in a while and shows the craftsmanship that
Dogfish Head Brewery is known for.
As I continue to drink the
beer it seems like every taste introduces a new element of flavor that I didn’t
realize the previous drink. Even with all these strong flavors there is no one
dominate flavor it’s that well balanced. Every flavor is there to compliment
another flavor and never tastes muddled. You can pick out the distinct flavor
notes throughout. I find this to be a nice twist on the classic pilsner and
better than I expected since I’m not a huge pear or tea fan, but it works in
this case.
I would give this beer a
solid 7.75 out of ten as it hits the spot in many ways. I really enjoyed the
multitude of different flavors that can be enjoyed from start to finish. I
finished the first bottle much faster than I planned because it was so easy and
enjoyable to drink. This will be on my list of beers to enjoy again in the
future. Until next time Love What You Drink,
