Bibo

“Refreshingly traditional..." This mythical advertising tagline kept spooling in my brain as I sipped this finely crafted pilsner.

On the traditional side, it features a continental-based malt experience, gloriously bready and crackery throughout the nose and taste. Additionally, the hops showcased within the beer contributed the earthy, floral and spicy notes true to style in so many renowned pilsners of the Czech Republic. All of these characteristics are packaged within an easy-drinking, very sessionable lager.

The beer displayed a dense white head, which persisted throughout the glass, resting upon a quite clear, pale yellow liquid. Its balance steered a firm middle ground, not being too overtly sweet, nor too bitter, though it could have benefited from a little more carbonation, which would make it more true to style.

All in all, this would make a terrific beer with a lazy Sunday brunch.