Tap at the brewery, RBESG 2019, brewery tour, graciously led by the master brewer and the master taster. On RBESG 2008, the Croatian crew was, simply put, late for the show and missed the tour. So there I was, in fantastic company, later on at Na Parkánu, trying what was supposed to be the same, and the best lager ever, and being, well, disappointed. I mean, it was better than the regular version and it was nice... but we'd had better. Subsequent tastings confirmed that. 11 years later, we finally got to try the version from the cellars and we can only wonder why the hell this wasn't split away then and there. Oh well. Misty darker golden-orange body, big, thick, creamy white head. Incompetent as we were, we joked that we were pouring ourselves mlíko from the big wooden barrels. The aroma showed a different profile from the tamer classic unfiltered version, creamy, with flowery hoppy notes mixing with eggy touches, yeastiness, a bit dry. Creamy, flowery heaven of a taste, with vague citric touches, light malty undertones, brought together in the end by a distinct, if mild, woody touch and definite barrel-driven mild astringency. Is it the best Czech-style lager I've ever had? Unsure, but definitely one of the best ones, and definitely one of the more unique ones. I love the fact that it exists and that I've tried it. +1 overall for what it is and why it is. If you were somewhat underwhelmed by the regular Nefiltrovaný PU, know that this version is the one the hype is all about and try, at some point, to do a pilgrimage to the cellars. If you're a beer geek, lover, beer whatever, it's pretty much your duty to do that.

Slightly hazy golden colour, white head. Bready malt aroma, hops, hint of white wine. Sweet malty flavour, light bitter. Finish hops, lingering light bitterness, light yeast note. Very pleasant. My 5000th rating, a classic. Happy to follow in Michael Jackson's foodsteps. (from draught @ the brewery tour)

Cask at the brewery. Pours hazy straw with stable white head. Clear aroma of yeast and malt, with touches of hops. Bitter, hoppy flavour with sweetish notes of malt and yeast. Estery and malty aftertaste with hints of hops. Creamy mouthfeel. A great Pilsener, better than the filtered version.