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  Widmer Update

  Posted: June 18th, 2009, 4:29pm CEST by Ron

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  Widmer Update

  On my recent trip to Austin Texas I saw the Widmer Hefeweizen on tap which I know I’ve had before but it was so long ago that I don’t even remember it. I reviewed the Widmer Drifter back in January and really loved it so I just had to try a tall glass of the Hefeweizen. I’m glad I did. It was great – it was a bright golden yellow with a thick chill haze. The citrus hop and yeast aroma was delightful and the taste that followed was refreshing and well balanced. One of the best wheat beers I’ve ever had.

  I recalled that distribution of Widmer to the northeastern U.S. was very spotty, even though I was told otherwise, but I was in for a pleasant surprise when I returned home. When I took a trip to restock my beer from my local candy store I found new candy. Widmer’s Drifter, Hefeweizen, and Top Dog Amber were sitting the shelf. They were also reasonably priced.

  I grabbed the Drifter (my new “go to”) and the amber which I found to be very nice, just not my favorite style. I’ve already gone back for more of the Hefeweizen (which they have carried in the past, by the way) because it is such a great summer beer.

  Now if I could only get my hands on their Broken Halo IPA…

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  Steinlager

  Posted: June 18th, 2009, 12:00am CEST by Al

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  Steinlager

  Beer-a-Day #168

  Uh-oh, it’s in a green bottle. Oh good, it’s not from Europe. Oh wait, it’s from New Zealand, which is even farther away.

  And then they go and mock American Football right there on the label. They’re not exactly endearing themselves to me, and I haven’t even opened the bottle.

  Once opened, the beer is obviously lightstruck. I get a waft of that skunky odor before I even pour it into a glass. Straw in color with a white head. For aroma, I get nothing but skunk. Not much taste, and what there is is pretty foul. This one will be poured down the drain.

  It might be good when it’s fresh, but unless I find myself in New Zealand I won’t ever be buying this again.

  Steinlager

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