Christina VarvisBrewery: Pivovar Litovel (Litovel, Czech Republic)
Available at: Sherbrooke Liquor Store (11819 St. Albert Trail)
Yo. In the immortalized words of Ame-rican poet O’Shea Jackson, “You’d better Czech yourself, before you wreck yourself.” Because wrecking yourself? That’s exactly what you’ll do with too much of this Czech Pilsner in your gut. If I’ve learned anything about pilsners throughout the years, it’s that they make the best Flip Cup beers. They’re not flavourless, watery sodas like Bud Light, they’re not super-macho, aficionado-esque stouts like Guinness, they’re right in between, perfect beers for drinking in excess.
Litovel is a typical Czech pilsner by all accounts. It has a clear, golden colour, a short head of white foam that bubbles away as quickly as it arrives, as well as a palatable hoppy flavour. A faint grassy smell wafts just above the glass after pouring, a slightly sweet odour, quite pleasant on the nostrils. The taste is a modest bitterness typical of pils, with a very mild afterbang of spice or tang. Overall, the taste of Eastern Europe is a winner in this brew.
Hailing from the nation that birthed the first pils, the Czech Republic, Litovel Premium hits the spot after eating a fat German brat and a cold potato salad. Easy on the eyes, soft on the nose and smooth on the tongue, this brew could make any man’s day a little more refreshing and foreign. Serve chilled, and compliment it with a red solo cup and ping-pong ball.
