What Defines a Pilsner Beer?

1 : a lager with a strong flavor of hops. 2 : a tall slender footed glass for beer.

What makes a beer a Pilsner?

Classic Pilsners are made with light-colored Pilsner malt, Saaz and Hallertau noble hops, and a bottom fermenting Pilsner yeast. They have an alcohol by volume level of 4.2-5.8 percent and generally are quite sessionable.

What is the difference between a lager and a pilsner beer?

A pilsner is actually a type of lager originating from the Czech Republic. The main difference between the two is the more aggressive use of hops in pilsners and the difference in yeast used. That means that a Pilsner is really just a spicier and more hop flavored Lager.