Tagging on what seems to be a nice round-up of reviews from Oskar Blues is the Mama’s Little Yella Pilsner. This brew, like their others available for home consumption comes in a 12 oz can. As noted last month, canned craft beer is growing exponentially in popularity, and Oskar Blues was notable in their canning process from the beginning.

The pour on this Czech-style Pilsner, at a mild 5.3% ABV, is typical in it’s color for a pilsner. Crystal clear with a vibrant golden-straw color. This is all topped off with a sudsy and fluffy white head, this isn’t anything to “Ooo and Ahhh” at. It’s bland, and looks a bit darker than a macrobrewery Light beer.

Unfortunately, this one has a really bland and flat nose. No bitter hops at all, which I’d prefer in my Pilsner. Instead, they’re sweet and faint with some very bready malt coming through. A dominant corn scent I can’t get past that’s stinky and full of staleness. I don’t think it was my can either, I think that’s just the overall smell of this one.

The mouth on this followed suit (I’m getting a bit disappointed here). While it’s a great feel and well balanced (medium-bodied, though heavier than I expected), the flavor is lackluster. The tongue is dry and has a distinct Pinot Noir taste. There is really not too much complexity here and the finish is bland and leaves me feeling like I’ve got something odd sticking around. There is no bitterness in the mouth, which surprised me. In addition, the only thing redeeming is the subtle level of citrus, lemon peel to be exact, that saves this from being a complete disaster.

While this Czech Pilsner is drinkable, I wouldn’t have more than one. Not because of it’s rap sheet, but it’s not complex enough for me. Although not a Czech Pilsner, Heavy Seas makes a delicious Pilsner-style with its Small Craft Warning. Something needs to be added to this to help keep this afloat. If you like Pilsners, try it – but trust me, it’s not going to knock your socks off.

Overall: 6/10