Dec. 19 - Hansa

Oh man, yet another pilsner!  It's a bright and active looking can, though.  A nice sailing ship gives a feeling of movement and adventure.  I wonder if Hansa Pils will live up to that impression.

Sharp pilsy scent on opening the can.  There's that light and transparent beer again, head quickly disappearing.  The taste, however, is a surprise, given the track record of these beers.  It's bold, sharp, bitter but not overly so, just a tad sour at the end.  It does build up a little bit of maltiness, even as a pilsner, although it's just a mild feeling in the middle of the drink.  Some stickiness builds up too, but overall it's a light but flavorful beer.  A pleasant surprise indeed.