Beer Testing - Round 17 (European Tall Boys)

We put up a European onslaught to see if any of them could take down the champ.

Defending Champ

Name: Asahi "The Master" Pilsner

Origin: Tokyo, Japan

Alcohol: 5.5%

Price: USD2.55/can USD0.73/100mL

Looking strong with a score of 8.95/10, this beer is up for its 3rd title defense.

Challenger 1:

Name: Warsteiner Premium Dunkel

Origin: Germany

Alcohol: 4.8%

Price: USD2.03/can USD0.41/100mL

Dunkel is a dark beer. Smooth and malty, but one-dimensional. Final score 6.5/10.

Challenger 2:

Name: Ozujsko Pivo

Origin: Croatia

Alcohol: 5.2%

Price: USD2.50/can USD0.50/100mL

Dating all the way back to 1893, it claims to be the "most favourite Croation beer." It has a clean start, but sharp, unexpected aftertaste that kind of slaps you in the face. Final score a stinging 6/10.

Challenger 3:

Name: Estrella Damm

Origin: Barcelona, Spain

Alcohol: 4.6%

Price: USD2.03/can USD0.41/100mL

Nice looking can, but that's about all it has going for it. Weak foam on the pour. Smells watery, tastes watery, and is overly carbonated. Final score 5.5/10.

Challenger 4:

Name: Stiegl Bier

Origin: Salzburg, Austria

Alcohol: 4.9%

Price: USD2.51/can USD0.50/100mL

I really dig the can graphic, but that's about it. Lacks flavour, and has a bitter finish. Final score 5.95/10.

Challenger 5:

Name: Bass Pale Ale

Origin: Luton, England

Alcohol: 5.1%

Price:

A nice amber colour, with a caramel aroma. Smooth and malty. A solid score of 7/10.

Challenger 6:

Name: Radeberger Pilsner

Origin: Germany

Alcohol: 4.8%

Price: USD2.19/can USD0.44/100mL

A sweet candy floral scent, with a light honey taste. Final score 6.3/10.

Challenger 7:

Name: Pilsner Urquell

Origin: Pilsen, Czech Republic

Alcohol: 4.4%

Price: USD2.64/can USD0.53/100mL

Smells like a mild Heineken. Has a toasted taste, like Veuve Clicquot champagne. Caramel on the tip of the tongue. Final score 6.1/10.

Challenger 8:

Name: Faxe Royal Strong

Origin: Denmark

Alcohol: 8%

Price: USD2.35/can USD0.47/100mL

Not much to say about this one. Light, watery, and fizzy, with a strong alcohol taste. Final score 5.3/10.

With no real strong competition, Asahi "The Master" Pilsner wins again.