MP has an intriguing nose—there are
grainy elements, but also a damper, stickier, and more floral hops scent
than many pilsners. While the smell might be a bit “damp”, the
mouthfeel of this lager is quite dry, but also thin. Its flavour dances
from sweet cereals initially to a short, but insistently bitter finish.
I’d
have liked this beer’s flavour to have a deeper front end. That said,
the finish is pretty much exactly what I want from a Czech-style lager:
hoppy and dry. According to the copy on the can, this pilsner eschews
“Old World” hops for citrusy “New World” hops. While citrus wasn’t
particularly prominent to my palate, I did find the switch from
traditional noble hops to something a bit more “North American” lended
the beer a bit of swagger. That, coupled with hearty crispness make for a
beer I’d revisit—though likely not until the snow is gone.
Rating: 8.0 out of 10.
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