SG John
Ambassador of Cool Guitars and Amps.
That's what I was drinking Sunday. Last night, it was Rothaus vom Fass. Tonight I'm having a glass of 2024 Karl Lagler Burgberg Federspiel Grüner Veltiner from Austria.
Guitars and BEER!
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PelliX
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Usually I drink Dithmarscher Urtyp as my 'regular' beer, comes from a small brewery in the North of Germany, Schleswig-Holstein if I'm not mistaken. Anyhow, the place I generally get it closed down so I went hunting but eventually gave up and came home with a crate of Krombacher. It's not a bad beer, but a little middle-of-the-road. Still have some Guinness and some special beers in the fridge though plus a shelf full of assorted stringer liquor...
SG John
Ambassador of Cool Guitars and Amps.
I'm lucky to have a local liquor store that keeps a good stock of German and Czech beers. They are what I grew up on, and still prefer them over American micro-brews or factory beers. They usually have a good supply of Veltins, Grävensteiner, Paulaner, Tücher, Krombacher, Weihenstaphan, and Augustiner Bräu. Then they'll also have Pilsner Urquell and Budvar. The majority of their beer selection is in 1/2 liter cans, which is much nicer on my wallet.
syscokid
Ambassador of War & Peace
So, Firestone Walker Brewing Co is one of many local brewing companies in this part of Crazyfornia. Recently bought a Firestone IPA variety pack at the local Costco in San Luis Obispo. To my surprise, one of the flavors is a West Coast Style IPA called the Ernie Ball Electric Eagle! How's that for Guitars and BEER!!!
Holme
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Wheatbeer is my favourite hands down - I would literally never be out of that shop!Hehe, how appropriate with the text on the glass...! The Dutch can brew some decent beer, the Belgians are the masters of the Benelux when it comes to that, though. If you ever visit, I think you might enjoy a tour of one the old monasteries/breweries. I have yet to try a decent French beer... and I do try all kinds of stuff:
This place is just around the corner practically...
Before it turned to Perfect Draft only I used to get what I could from Beerhawk-
Holme
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That's a pretty old photo mate & in all honesty it wouldn't surprise me if some of them were Beerhawk exclusives - I basically selected shop by wheatbeer & pretty much got at least one of each!
PelliX
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Went hunting for Lagunitas again yesterday, but it seems that it's no longer imported (or brewed by Heineken under contract, like many foreign beers). Hunted high and low for my beloved Dithmarscher, but nobody here is stocking it either. I'm a little worried as lots of German breweries are closing due to the economic collapse and rising energy prices.
...but I scored a crate of Warsteiner which is OK on hot days, albeit it a little sweet. Some special beers naughtily made their way into the trolley before I got to the till... bizarre!
Rhythm 'n' booze...
...but I scored a crate of Warsteiner which is OK on hot days, albeit it a little sweet. Some special beers naughtily made their way into the trolley before I got to the till... bizarre!
Rhythm 'n' booze...
SG John
Ambassador of Cool Guitars and Amps.
Who bought the Wychwood and Hobgoblin names? I remember them going out of business several years ago because of the the beer drinking trends in the UK going towards the "Ice Cold" piss that are several steps lower than a proper Pils. I loved their Bitter, and especially their marketing. I regret never getting one of their Hobgoblin Ale T-shirts. On the back it said in bold letters, "What's the matter Lager Boy? Are you afraid you might taste something?" It was very difficult to find here in the Colonies, but every now and then one of the specialty beer stores would manage to get a case or two.
PelliX
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Jethro Rocker
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Erdinger Dunkel is an excellent subtle brown ale. I've has a few of those pictured.Wheatbeer is my favourite hands down - I would literally never be out of that shop!
Before it turned to Perfect Draft only I used to get what I could from Beerhawk-
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Oh man I remember Hobgoblin! Been quite a few years since it was available here! Sad.Who bought the Wychwood and Hobgoblin names? I remember them going out of business several years ago because of the the beer drinking trends in the UK going towards the "Ice Cold" piss that are several steps lower than a proper Pils. I loved their Bitter, and especially their marketing. I regret never getting one of their Hobgoblin Ale T-shirts. On the back it said in bold letters, "What's the matter Lager Boy? Are you afraid you might taste something?" It was very difficult to find here in the Colonies, but every now and then one of the specialty beer stores would manage to get a case or two.
Jethro Rocker
Ambassador of Live & Loud Action
Dark Pil for the win!
Jethro Rocker
Ambassador of Live & Loud Action
The beer stores here are filled with local and other breweries delicious wares. So much good stuff to try.Hehe, how appropriate with the text on the glass...! The Dutch can brew some decent beer, the Belgians are the masters of the Benelux when it comes to that, though. If you ever visit, I think you might enjoy a tour of one the old monasteries/breweries. I have yet to try a decent French beer... and I do try all kinds of stuff:
This place is just around the corner practically...
