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| Peace & Suds. (Photo taken at Green Cheek, Orange, by me) |
*Originally posted July 7, 2021*
Green Cheek is no stranger to traditional lagers and their team makes some outstanding examples. Their current pale lager in the old-world style is no different. It is easy to have inner peace once one takes a sip of this invigorating Lagerbier. Mouth Peace, a German Pils by Green Cheek is Enbeerment’s Lagerbier of the week!
Taking inspiration from the Czech or Bohemian Pilsner style lager that came before it, the first German Pils is claimed by the Radeberger Brewery in 1872 to combat the growing popularity of the golden pale lager. The German Pils differs from its Czech origins in a few ways such as having sharper edges on bitterness and dryness and having more lively carbonation. (More on all Pilsners here.)
Pale gold in color and brightly clear with a pillowy head. On the nose, aromas of pristine malt characters such as dried hay and cereal with minty, almost tea-like, or cut grass hop aroma. The taste is clean and refreshing with a light cracker with peppery hops to give their delicate herbal tones to take hold. Crisp finish with a clear-cut bitterness that lingers for a while, very pleasantly, aiding to the thirst-quenching nature of the beer.
Pair with… just about anything. It’s summer and it’s hot out so give it a try with some spicy sausages or carne asada, tacos with lots of lime and cilantro, or anything with lots of capsaicin heat at this weekend’s backyard cookout. You’ll be hard-pressed not find peace within you… after a can or two of Mouth Peace, that is.