09/29/2026
Like heavenly bodies aligning perfectly in the sky for an eclipse, a rare occurrence is taking place right now at Otherlands: we have two different Pilsner-style b**rs on tap.
Due to the humble nature of our menu, while we often feature several pale la**rs (Helles, Pilsner, L***rbier, Kellerbier) we seldom have the opportunity to feature two b**rs of the general style. In this case, we have two "Pilsner" b**rs, one German-style, and one Czech-style, both brewed to the same strength of 11° or roughly 4.5% ABV.
While both of these b**r styles are descended from the original pale la**rs brewed in the Czech city of Pilsen, they are born from different ingredients, use different brewing techniques, and display (to us) vastly different expressions. "Damen Pils," our German-style Pilsner is brewed with 100% Bamberger Pilsner malt, German Tettnanger and Hersbrucker hops, and a single decoction mash. It has a lean, malty body, a floral, fruity hop aroma, and a dry snappy bitterness. "Havel Forever," our 11° Czech-style Pilsner, is brewed with Bohemian Pilsner malt, LOTS of Czech Saaz and Sladek hops, and a triple decoction mash. This intense, time consuming process builds a robust body and mouthfeel, while the huge quantities of boiled Saaz hops balance the maltiness with a deep, clean bitterness.
While both b**rs display the essential qualities of European Pilsner b**r (crispness, balance, pronounced hop character), they express the differences of culture, ingredients, and brewing philosophy seen in German and Czech b**r. We encourage you to pop in for a pint or two (or maybe two half pours), to compare and contrast these lovely, but different approaches to brewing thirst qunecing, well hopped pale la**rs. Prost! Na zdravi!
