Chicagoist's "Beer of the Week:" BBK Pilsner

By Chuck Sudo in Food on Jan 28, 2011 10:30PM

Last night was Chicagoist staff get-together night at Resi's Bierstube (2034 W. Irving Park Rd.), one of our favorite German bars in the city. Resi's has a great selection of pilsners, weizens, alts, and other lagers. By the time Kevin joined us fresh from the mayoral debate, most of the men at the table were drinking BBK (short for "Bayerische Brauerei Kaiserslautern") Pilsner.BBK Pilsner is in our top five list of favorite pilsners because of its clean flavor and fuller body than the dry pilsner styles of northern Germany. It's golden straw color and hazy appearance are also true to the style.

As with most pilsners, BBK pairs well with Resi's heavy German food. Benjy had the schnitzel last night; I ordered goulash. Resi's, by the way, has something on the menu they call "Rahmschnitzel." No one tried it last night. But if one of you does, let us know how it was.