2003 Valckenberg Gewürztraminer Pfalz

The gewürz grape is a floral variety with lots of unique scents and smells. The 2003 Valckenberg Gewürztraminer Pfalz fits into this category perfectly by reflecting all that is Gewürztraminer at a cost of roughly USD $11.99.
This is a white wine with a rosey peach nose and a pale yellow color. Gewürz is German for [...]

Spaten Optimator - Munich Bier!

Spaten Brewery is located in Munich Germany and is now owned by Spaten-Löwenbräu-Gruppe who I like to reference all the time by their great beer, Löwenbräu. However, Spaten (meaning Spade in German) is a beer which stands alone as a brand.
So what’s up with the translation Spade? Looking closely at the label and you’ll see [...]

Celebrate With Session Beers

This is the season to go outside, have barbeque’s and enjoy life with friends. I understand there are people around the world that enjoy the winter time, winter sports and bitterly cold weather, but for everyone else the spring and summer time is the time to kick back and get lazy.
Need further proof? Many folks [...]

What is a Pilsner?

Do you like dark and cloudy beer which is said to taste awful? Well, that was the concept of a Pilsner before the 1940’s. Pilsner is a Bohemian style beer, an area of the world which has changed over time and taken on new names, currently it’s known as the Czech Republic.
The ancient city of [...]

Erdinger Dark Hefeweizen

If there is one great thing about beer recipes it’s the fact that they’re relatively ageless. Erdinger Weissbräu dates back to 1886 when the construction of their first brewery in Erding was written in the books. This Bayerisch (Bavarian) beer is your classy wheat style, bottom fermented brews with a thick dark body and malty [...]

Julius Echter - Hefe Weiss

Looking for a premium Bavarian wheat beer? Good, Julius Echter is a must try beverage. Like a great Bavarian wheat brew, you’ll look forward to a golden cloudy ale with a citrus scent. The initial taste is a bit fruity with a smooth medium bodied finish.
Julius Echter also has a Dunkel (”Dark”) ale so don’t [...]

Flying Dog 2008 Beer Lineup, Plus New Canis Major Style Brew

The upcoming year, 2008, seems to be a big time for New Years Resolutions and new beginnings. Some people begin the new year pretending their going to start a new diet (again) or get that “new job” they’ll never apply for while others actually spring into action with real results.
This spring we’ll see a new [...]

Black and Tan: The Beer That Serves All

Not extremely thrilled about drinking a full dark stout? Perhaps ales are tasty but you get bored with them quickly? What about a black and tan to suit your needs?
A black and tan is a beer blend of pale ale (or a pale lager if ale isn’t available) with a stout or porter floating on [...]

The Secrets of Jägermeister

One of the most mysterious alcoholic beverages of all time, the green bottled Jägermeister. The name Jägermeister is a German word which translates to “Master Hunter.” What the heck is this crazy stuff? It is truly a mystery because the recipe which makes up the German Jägermeister is held a secret.
What is its odd taste? [...]

Beer: What Is A Hop?

A hop is a plant, female hop flowers are used to flavor and stabilize a beer, but their also used for herbal medicines. We’re not concerned with medication, we’ll stick to the better topic: beer.
These hop plants are native to the northern hemisphere and they’re female buds are used for making beer? Huh? Yes, if [...]

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