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Best lager - Schell's Pils - 2015 Best of MN

May 14, 2015 at 2:15PM
The Schell's Brewery company puts out about 12 different beers during different times of the year. ORG XMIT: MIN2013030823150288 ORG XMIT: MIN1303082316104022
Schell’s has been making German-style lagers in New Ulm for more than 150 years, including its Bavarian Pilsner. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

August Schell Brewing Company brews lager beer — and they do it really well. They should. The brewery has been making German-style lagers in New Ulm for more than 150 years. Schell's Pils is anchored in that Germanic tradition, while also embracing a pioneering spirit. When released in 1984, the Bavarian-style ­pilsner was a palate-pushing brew for a public accustomed to lighter, mass-produced lagers. The recipe has been tweaked since then, but the beer remains true to its roots, with soft pils-malt sweetness cushioning bracing bitterness and the floral, spicy flavors of hops. schellsbrewery.com

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