Earlier this week, Pilsner beer celebrated a birthday. On October 5, 1842 pilsner beer was born in Pilsen, Bohemia. Now part of the Czech Republic, the beer is still brewed in Pilsen and sold as Pilsner Urquell, though it’s now owned by one of the giant beer conglomerates. The Spruce Eats published an interesting history of how this light lager came into being.
Keys to its clean, refreshing look and taste is due to the use of light barley, soft water, and Saaz hops. Copied all over the world, Pilsner became the name of the new style.
Happy Birthday!
– Jet Cannon
