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  • noun a pale lager with strong flavor of hops; first brewed in the Bohemian town of Pilsen

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Examples

  • The Pilsner is Czech, but there are some great Slovak beers as well.

    Time To Dump Miller And Molson Stock « Unambiguously Ambidextrous 2009

  • Whistler Pilsner is one of the few decent Ontario beers.

    three days in t.o. 2005

  • A young brewmaster and reputed ruffian, Josef Groll, took the helm and began making the beer that became known as Pilsner lager, fermenting barley malt, hops and water at a low temperature, and adding yeast that collected at the bottom of the mixture.

    post-gazette.com - News 2009

  • A young brewmaster and reputed ruffian, Josef Groll, took the helm and began making the beer that became known as Pilsner lager, fermenting barley malt, hops and water at a low temperature, and adding yeast that collected at the bottom of the mixture.

    post-gazette.com - News 2009

  • A young brewmaster and reputed ruffian, Josef Groll, took the helm and began making the beer that became known as Pilsner lager, fermenting barley malt, hops and water at a low temperature, and adding yeast that collected at the bottom of the mixture.

    FOXNews.com 2009

  • Yes, we can say that a Pilsner is a light, lean lager made with soft water and, generally, Saaz hops.

    This Beer’s Got Style - Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron 2009

  • The Pilsner, which is pretty much like the Budweiser without hops;

    Notes After A Date Day 2005

  • In addition, he said the company is looking to boost Pilsner Urquell sales in other export markets, especially in the U.K., where Britons 'changing tastes increasingly favor lagers such as Pilsner Urquell over Britain's traditional, heavier and less bitter ales.

    Posh Beer Flows in U.S. Sean Carney 2010

  • While the invitation caters to the well-heeled Sacramento interest groups - a $3,600 "Pilsner" buys 20 tickets, individual tickets are $50 to encourage constituents to hoist a few with Ellen.

    AroundTheCapitol.com 2008

  • While the invitation caters to the well-heeled Sacramento interest groups - a $3,600 "Pilsner" buys 20 tickets, individual tickets are $50 to encourage constituents to hoist a few with Ellen.

    AroundTheCapitol.com 2008

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