#36127 - 03/06/10 02:43 PM
Re: Beer, the good stuff
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Diavolo
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For those interested in Belgian beer, here's a web page that contains some info.
A Beginner's Guide to Belgian Beer
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#38192 - 04/30/10 05:37 PM
Re: Beer, the good stuff
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Wijesin
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Beer is one of the nicer things life has to offer. As for brands I am not that picky, although Bud and Corona, for instance, is a bit bland for my taste. As I post, I drink Waldemar’s Pale Ale. Soothing bitterness. Simple, but without being boring. Czech beers are often nice, Urquel being the one easiest to find in the stores around here. Erdinger Weiss and Paulaner are good German beers, if you’re into yeasty richness. If you haven’t tried, try. There are some really worthy micro-breweries pulling along locally, and I have gladly given them some business. Don’t think they sell internationally, though. For those of you who’re near Washington DC, there is (or was, possibly) a place called the Brickskeller near Dupont circle that can serve you a thousand different beers. Nice place to go… uh… exploring.
One un-missable beer-experience that ought to be tried by everyone is wearing oneself completely out, say a 12 hrs march with a heavy pack through mountains, and then having a cold one. I’ll never forget the first beer I had after coming down from Kilimanjaro. Should you go to Tanzania, I recommend the brands Serengeti, Tusker, Kilimanjaro and Safari, in that order. Safari was unforgivably malty for my taste, but often the only alternative.
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#38195 - 04/30/10 07:01 PM
Re: Beer, the good stuff
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Wijesin
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This was after the bush pig incident, but before the dolphin-on-the beach debacle. For those who are interested, me and my travelling companion got a bush pig into our tent in the middle of the African night. The bush pig is the somewhat larger cousin of the warthog. And it doesn't take a cent for ripping the outer tent open, dragging 40 pound backpacks out, throwing the contents about, chewing them a bit, and covering everything in sticky, smelly bush pig saliva. The Lonely Planet guide from the trip, ironically warning us of such dangers, has bite-marks.
Oh yes, that very same night I also shared my sleeping bag with soldier ants, and African buffalos was so near the tent that you could hear them farting. I am not kidding. For getting close to nature, don't miss the Ngorogoro-crater.
They don't import to Norway, AFAIK, altough I for one would like to taste Tusker and Serengeti again. Africa is hardly notably for beer, but I would expect the ex-german and ex-UK African countries to have decent brews. In Egypt, however, they serve mostly donkey's piss. Islam is to blame, if you ask me, as well as a cheerful contempt of openness and quality control in the business granted the beer-producing commission.
@Maw's earlier post: Guinness and stouts - yes, good stuff. I think they are supposed to be served cold, but not fridge-cold. 10 deg C, perhaps?
Edited by Wijesin (04/30/10 07:08 PM)
Edit Reason: Two 'although's in a row.
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#41976 - 08/16/10 06:34 PM
Re: Beer, the good stuff
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Draculesti
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Recently I tried something called Arrogant Bastard Ale which, at first try, was kind of like a bitter smack in the mouth. Later though I started wondering about the underlying flavors and had to get some more. It's grown on me but it's definitely an acquired taste (not for Miller Lite drinkers).
LOL I've had AB once, and I quite enjoyed it. I never would have thought that I'd find others who thought something of it as well.
One of my hobbies is to try a new beer whenever I go to a bar (not always a possibility, depending on what they have available) or a liquor store (ditto).
Currently in my fridge's "beer playlist" is Stella Artois. It has become one of my favorites.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with it (and I'm assuming you are as no one has mentioned it), you might give Greek beer a try. I'm not sure how known they are for their beer, but FIX 1864 is pretty good. It's not "Greek", as it is a lager brewed in the Bavarian tradition. Oh, well.
Another from Greece you might try is Mythos.
They've only been around since about 1997, but it's a pretty smooth lager.
I recently went to a German "beer hall" in DC, Biergarten Haus, where I tried Köstritzer. The description on the beer menu says: "Deep black color with a thin tan head. Light in body and carbonation with hints of coffee and bitter sweet chocolate. Finishes light with a slight coffee finish." Tasty goodness.
Oh, and a word about domestic: one of my favorite domestic beers is Michelob Amber Bock. It's got a wonderful flavor, and goes down smooth.
I'd also like to give a mention to Pete's Wicked .
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