Great Lakes Brewing Company
Turntable Pils (A Czech-Style Pilsner)
Czech Pilsener
Ohio
5.3%
12oz, 6-Pack
$9.99
Solid finger plus of basic white foam, good density helps retention, moderate dimpling over time, the lacing is thin but shows good length. The liquid is a bright yellow gold, has a sort of metallic sheen to it, good amount of tiny bubbles spread widely throughout. The nose is grassy, full of cracker and grains with a certain pepperiness, bracing tautness, sour lemon peel accents, not overpowering yet easily makes a clear statement, nothing muddled about it. In the mouth it's medium-bodied and perhaps broader than expected as much sinks into the palate as scrubs refreshingly. Unprocessed grains, hay and dried grass keep it dry, touch of quinine to support that lemon peel. Light corn notes. The carbonation level is good, arguably could be higher but suits the overall direct and succinct demeanor. The malts are indistinct but help smooth out the finish. Here you get a glimmer of apricot, peach, apple fruit flavoring with a vague floral afterimage. Possesses no overt flaws but does not rank well in drinkability, which is arguably an important factor for this type of beer.
3 out of 5