![]() I think it’s heavier body is lending to a more complex flavor profile. There is also a very pleasant herbal flavor. A slight spiciness and herbal note round out the flavor.Īlexander: Sweet cereal grains up front that falls off pretty quickly along with toasty white bread. The Standard: Very malty with notes of cereal grains, doughy-ness, and cracker. But let’s keep going, the most important category is up next. 2 points.Ĭritic’s note: I did not expect Alexander to pull such a lead so quickly. And a light, crisp mouthfeel is definitely what I look for in a Czech pils. If you’re looking for a good crispy boy, Alexander definitely has the edge. Alexander is notably lighter and crisper. I was really surprised the difference in mouthfeel between these two beers. It’s not as crisp as I remember.Īlexander: The mouthfeel is light and crisp. It’s slightly thick and notably coats my mouth. The Standard: This is almost a medium mouthfeel pilsner – in my opinion. This was tough, but Alexander was brighter and it smelled more summer-y and refreshing. Slightly floral and spicy.Īlexander: Bright with a sweet grainy aroma – reminding me of cereal grain. Categories and points per category look like this: Two similar beers head on (unfortunately I’m on my own so I can’t do a blind battle) using 5 judgement categories to decide the winner. If you’re new to the Best Beer Bar Brawl series, here is how it works: ![]() I have been wanting to do this battle all summer now. But I’m not leaving summer without the ULTIMATE Best Beer Bar Brawl yet: The Standard vs Alexander.īoth of these are my absolute favorite brewed in New England Czech style pilsners. My fridge may already be stocked with porters and imperial stouts. With the passing of summer my preference in beer is leaving IPAs and lager style beers and is now 100% to dark beers – and Oktoberfests for a short time. Well folks, the summer has come to a close. Notch Brewing The Standard vs Schilling Beer Co.
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