Beer blogger Adam Shugan is "beering" his way around the world. This week, it's Poland:

I am back across the Atlantic in Zywiec, Poland to assay Poland’s “Number One Premium Beer,” Zywiec Original.  It is a Euro pale lager style.  The back label has a picture of a brimming glass of Zywiec with a convenient little label that reads “Zywiec” when the beer reaches appropriate drinking temperature, akin to the Coors Light Rockies. 

Appearance:  I am serving it in my Strongbow nonic.  It pours a crystal clear polished gold color with a dense three finger head.    It looks well filtered and refreshing.

Smell:  Sweet and musty with a telltale European funk.  It almost reminds me of agave nectar drizzled over Swiss cheese.

Taste:  Malty with a flash of sour apple that has been left out too long.  Hop bitterness is nonexistent but keeps the malt in check.  Cooked corn is in the background and a fairly long finish. 

This is a simple lager.  The malt is a little cloying but it would probably go well with poultry or shellfish.  It can be found at a few ABCs but can be easily ordered in if so desired.

Adam Shugan is the store manager at our Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, store