Pilsner is a pale lager with a crisp, refreshing taste that's lightly hopped. It was originally brewed in 1842 at the brewery that would become known as Pilsner Urquell, in the town of Pilsen in what is now the Czech Republic. Pilsner is brewed with pilsner malt, lager yeast. spicy hops and soft water The head of a pilsner is white and dense, and the body is almost always straw-colored. The aroma should contain hops with a hint of graininess. The flavor is simple, with light grain and hops bittering, while the finish is clean and refreshing.