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Honestly, my first reaction upon really reading this can was... hazy? A hazy pilsner? Why would you do that? The whole point (okay, maybe not the whole point) of a pilsner is the "bright" nature of the beer in that it is clear right through the middle. Nevertheless, the "hazy" written toward the bottom of the label let me know that these Germans who have been brewing beer since 1872 don't believe in tradition. Will it work out okay?
I forgot that this was Germany. They probably have a clearometer or something that gauges a beer's clarity, and this was a hair's breath shy of being clear, so it had to be labeled "hazy." It is not. It is bright yellow and see through with a very nice white head that will not be leaving any lacing, but that's fine by me. The aroma is a fantastic botanical blend with honey and fresh bread helping out.
First sip is crisp, and there is a sharp break at the end that I would normally call bitter, but the bitterness doesn't really hit until after the beverage is gone, and even then, it is muted significantly. The flowers and the bread are enjoying themselves under light coriander, and I really like the sip well enough to continue sipping, but that's not The Way.
Tip-in is slight bitter and slightly tart with yeasty bread and a hint of coriander. The middle keeps the bitter as the carbonation adds texture and honey joins without sweetness. The finish is a culmination of a dryness that I didn't notice as it sinks into the bread and coriander to leave a bitter puff as it leaves.
Bottom Line: Entertaining and drinkable.
3.75/5
