Originally posted by trevor33The government has this car...that runs on water...but they won't let us have it...because then we would use up all the water...and all that would be left to drink is beer...and the government knows that beer...will set us free.
i'm drinking this new beer, its called water - very refreshing though 😛
Dave
( quoting Hyde from "That 70's Show" )
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Originally posted by stevetoddPat yourself on the back steve, don't be down about it.....YOU are making progress in your quest 🙂
Diet Dandylion & Burdock 😞 which is my nominated alcahol substitute while I am cutting down. 3 weeks done now and it's starting to get easier. I'm down to 2 bottles a wine a week plus whatever I drink when I go out once a week
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Originally posted by ROGER THE DODGERThe German purity law has an interesting history. Originally it was introduced to prevent competition for wheat between brewers and bread makers, limiting the list of acceptable grains to the less versatile barley. Considering that yeast was not even an acceptable ingredient when the law was drafted in 1516, it's safe to say that this law was never followed to the letter. 😉 The Reinheitsgebot is strictly a marketing tool now. However, that doesn't mean the Germans don't make great beer!
The German beers I think rate really high up there, largely because of the Reinheitsgebot purity law ... why doesn't the UK have this ??? But Budwa now have Budwa black, really very nice 🙂 but the Russian Baltika is also worth a go, along with the superb Polski beers now easily available.
I'm not drinking now either (although I wish I were), but on Tuesday I had 3 bottles of La Fin Du Monde from Unibroue (Quebec brewery) and enjoyed it thoroughly. I also had a bottle of Innis and Gunn oak-aged beer a few weeks ago, and that was really good too.
Originally posted by PBE6Nothin like The End of the World
The German purity law has an interesting history. Originally it was introduced to prevent competition for wheat between brewers and bread makers, limiting the list of acceptable grains to the less versatile barley. Considering that yeast was not even an acceptable ingredient when the law was drafted in 1516, it's safe to say that this law was never followed t ...[text shortened]... had a bottle of Innis and Gunn oak-aged beer a few weeks ago, and that was really good too.
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I've been sampling Christmas Bocks.... 😵
Hobgoblin "Bah Humbug!" ~ The current motto for Hobgoblin is "What's the matter Lagerboy, afraid you might taste something?"
Vancouver Island Hermanator ~ a dark chestnut colour that appears almost opaque. Its full-bodied, rich malt palate blends well with mild bitterness. A smooth, but assertive mouthfeel contains hints of plum spiciness.
Howe Sound Brewing - Father John Christmas Ale ~ A strong, sweet, mildly spiced dark ale brewed every winter
Aventinus Eisbock ~ almost black in colour, full body with malty notes in the nose and chocolate, caramel, fruit and spices on the palate. A full and rich body make it pure indulgence to the extreme.
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Originally posted by widgetAnd "your" opinion on them is?
I've been sampling Christmas Bocks.... 😵
Hobgoblin "Bah Humbug!" ~ The current motto for Hobgoblin is "What's the matter Lagerboy, afraid you might taste something?"
Vancouver Island Hermanator ~ a dark chestnut colour that appears almost opaque. Its full-bodied, rich malt palate blends well with mild bitterness. A smooth, but assertive mouthfeel co ...[text shortened]... uit and spices on the palate. A full and rich body make it pure indulgence to the extreme.
Originally posted by widgetI never thought I would see you give the thumbs up to the best wine of them all - brown wine!
I've been sampling Christmas Bocks.... 😵
Hobgoblin "Bah Humbug!" ~ The current motto for Hobgoblin is "What's the matter Lagerboy, afraid you might taste something?"
Vancouver Island Hermanator ~ a dark chestnut colour that appears almost opaque. Its full-bodied, rich malt palate blends well with mild bitterness. A smooth, but assertive mouthfeel co ...[text shortened]... uit and spices on the palate. A full and rich body make it pure indulgence to the extreme.
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Originally posted by Great Big SteesThe Van.Island Hermanator (...only in BC, Canada) is the lightest of them all, a touch of sweetness, some chistmas-y cake spice subtleties.
And "your" opinion on them is?
More widely available, the English Hobgoblin "Bah Humbug!" is richer, though less sweet, with a longer, lingering hoppy finish. Tasty!
The Howe Sound "Father John" (...also only in BC, Canada) is marvelous stuff, rich, a touch sweeter, unctuously spicy. My favourite so far 😵
Aventinus Eisbock (...from Germany) is a dessert beer, stunningly tasty, ultra-rich... it should be served with dark Christmas Fruit Cake ... but a bit too rich for everday consumption.
Everywhere real beer is made, brewers make these winter warmers. Usually only available around Christmas, they are almost always flavourful enough to make a winelover switch to beer.