This week, Matt tackles the **Von Trapp Pilsner**, a beer with a name that inevitably sparks *Sound of Music* jokes—except this time, the jokes are actually true. Yes, Von Trapp Brewing in Vermont is run by the same family that inspired the famous musical, and they’ve made a name for themselves crafting traditional German-style lagers.
Matt shares the story of how this beer’s arrival in Florida sent local craft beer fans into a frenzy and recalls his **first, underwhelming experience** with Von Trapp Pilsner. But after giving it a second chance, does it live up to the hype? He dives into a **BJCP-style evaluation**, scoring it **38 out of 50**, with praise for its crispness and clarity—though lingering bitterness and an aroma-flavor mismatch kept it from scoring higher.
In this episode: - A deep dive into the *actual* connection between the Von Trapp family and this brewery. - The Florida craft beer community’s tendency to overhype new arrivals (and why Matt’s still guilty of it himself). - A hilarious twist on the usual one-star review segment—since Von Trapp Pilsner lacked enough bad reviews, Matt instead reads **brutal one-star reviews of Miller Lite**, proving that some people take their pilsners *very* seriously.
Listen now on Neozaz.com, BigMonsterBrewing.com, or your favorite podcast platform. If you love traditional lagers, craft beer hype cycles, or just a good beer rant, this one’s for you!