Beer Testing - Round 19 (European 1/2 Liter Challenge)

Last time it was European cans. This time it's bottles.

Defending Champ

Name: Asahi "The Master" Pilsner

Origin: Tokyo, Japan

Alcohol: 5.5%

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

Scoring 8.95/10, this beer is going for a record 5 wins in a row.

Challenger 1

Name: Hacker-Pschorr Munchener Gold

Origin: Germany

Alcohol: 5.5%

Price: USD2.29/bottle USD0.46/100mL

This was a good, smooth, light beer. Nothing outstanding, nothing unique, but solid. Final score 6.65/10.

Challenger 2

Name: Baron Bohemian Tmavy Lezak

Origin: Czech Republic

Alcohol: 4.7%

Price: USD2.33/bottle USD0.47/100mL

Heavy malt flavour. A smooth dark beer. Final score 7/10.

Challenger 3

Name: Kulmbacher Export

Origin: Germany

Alcohol: 5.4%

Price: USD3.05/bottle USD0.61/100mL

Starts with a sweet floral scent, but is deceiving, because there is a strong rubbing alcohol finish. Final score 3.5/10.

Challenger 4

Name: Krusovice Imperial

Origin: Czech Republic

Alcohol: 5%

Price: USD2.55/bottle USD0.51/100mL

Smells a bit like urine. Fizzy with no taste. Final score 4.9/10.

Challenger 5

Name: Tyskie

Origin: Poland

Alcohol: 5.5%

Price: USD2.80/bottle USD0.56/100mL

No particular aroma. Taste is bland and lacks character. But kind of has a refreshing finish! Final score 6.15/10.

Challenger 6

Name: Zywiec

Origin: Poland

Alcohol: 5.5%

Price: USD2.75/bottle USD0.55/100mL

I like the label design. Claims to be Poland's "#1 Premium Beer". Doesn't smell that good though. Taste is watery and slightly bitter. Final score 5.45/10.

Asahi "The Master" Pilsner takes win #5!