Binkert Pils

Pilsner is one of the styles that suffered the most during the industrialization of the beer market Although the bitter beauty was (and still is) the absolute favourite of large industrial breweries, the resulting mass of uniformly bland and characterless pilsners has done its reputation no favours - on the contrary: Many beer connoisseurs have saved the classic as a boring, unimaginative brew and turned their attention to more exciting things That's a shame, because a craft-brewed pilsner made from exquisite raw materials is a real treat for the palate

The Binkert brewery from Breitengüßbach in Franconia has taken on this neglected style and breathed new life into it with attention to detail, a good portion of hops and a lot of calm Their contemporary interpretation combines traditional brewing skills with modern technology and aroma-intensive hop varieties Diamant, Hersbrucker Spät, Aurum and Opal were used This brilliant foursome gives the brew a wealth of grassy and citrus-fresh notes that catapult the pilsner into the present day

In the glass, this version of MainSeidlas presents itself in warm gold A befitting head sits enthroned on the crystal-clear beer and emits a skillful hop bouquet reminiscent of freshly mown summer meadows The first sip follows the same pattern: grass and herbs meet tangy citrus zest and tart hops on the palate