Pilsner Urquell is the world's original pilsner, first brewed in 1842 in Plzeň, Czech Republic, and is credited with creating the golden lager style. It's known for its balance of caramel malt sweetness and Saaz hop bitterness, with a crisp, refreshing taste and a signature creamy head, achieved through traditional methods like triple decoction and brewing with soft local water. The name means "pilsner from the original source," and it remains a benchmark for the style, inspiring most other pilsners.