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Posted by tgl on 2006-04-10 14:28:09 +0000
hefe-weizen
Picked up some Franziskaner yesterday. I've always been one to say, "I'm not really a wheat beer fan, but...."
So, I'm confessing: I like wheat beer. Not that Sam Adams Cherry Wheat crap, nor really the Harpoon UFO (although, not bad). But hefe-weizen done well is a real pleasure. Franziskaner, Paulaner, Widmer, in alphabetical order. I even prefer it with a lemon slice, because it tastes good that way. In the summertime too, to complete the cliche.
That's the other thing, I'm trying to purchase beer seasonally. No so many strong ales in the summer, not so many lagers in the winter.
Generally I agree that fruit should not be place in beer (Boston Beer Works Blueberry Ale, anyone?) but if the flavors are right, why not?
Posted by mr. mister on 2006-04-10 15:03:29 +0000
The Trader Joe's hefe-weizen is suprisingly good for 5 bucks. Franziskaner is where it's at! Created by monks in 1368!
Posted by tendiamonds on 2006-04-10 15:20:02 +0000
Buying seasonal beers makes plain sense, for the most part. Certain ingredients are fresher at certain times of the year. Lighter beers are more refreshing in the summer, whilst heavier beers are more hearty and invigorating in the winter.
It's similar to the argument I've made about local beer. Drink beer that is fresh and made from fresh ingredients.
Posted by tommy on 2006-04-10 15:49:22 +0000
Brown eggs are local eggs, and local eggs are fresh.
Posted by tgl on 2006-04-10 16:59:51 +0000
It's acutally "Brown eggs with dried up mucus and flecks of blood are local eggs..."
Posted by Null Protocol on 2006-04-10 20:37:02 +0000
goddammit I love beer
Posted by tendiamonds on 2006-04-11 13:05:26 +0000
beer is lrf
Posted by G lib on 2006-04-11 14:01:18 +0000
Nothing better than waiting hearing Old Brownie to squeeze one out, sticking your hand into the pile of still-wet shit underneath her, lifting out the once-per month double-yolker, and running into the house to fry it up immediately!
MMMMM MMMMMMM!!! Straight from the chicken's ASS is for me!
Posted by tgl on 2006-04-11 15:18:00 +0000
Eggs do not come from asses, please.
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Do they? I'm just a city-slicker.
Posted by Miriam on 2006-04-12 17:35:07 +0000
I'm no chicken, but my eggs certainly don't drop into my bowels!
Posted by Miriam on 2006-04-12 17:35:58 +0000
I've been all over Blue Moon for years and y'all have consistently made fun.
Had a Paulaner on Monday night with Astrid...I drank half, and it was delicious!
Posted by tgl on 2006-04-12 19:17:40 +0000
Blue Moon is a sort of wheat beer. White ale? I've had it, don't care for it.
Posted by Honar the librarian on 2006-04-13 01:51:45 +0000
You went to L.A.?
Or Astrid went to Nashville?
Please tell all.
Posted by tgl on 2006-04-13 02:40:11 +0000
Paulaner was had at Shay's earlier this evening. I retract it from my list of desirable hefe-weizens. Franziskaner! All the way.
Posted by dawnbixtler on 2006-04-13 03:42:02 +0000
Paulaner is good. You were right. One of the most spicy (as in clove/allspice) and it has the coolest "bubblegum flavor". I really don't know how else to describe it, but I get that classic bubblegum taste everytime I have a Paulaner Hefe on tap...
Posted by tommy on 2006-04-13 15:01:50 +0000
Looks like the answer is not so simple... the hen divides her ass in two, and uses half of it to lay the egg?
Posted by buzzorhowl on 2006-04-13 15:11:14 +0000
No comment.
Posted by Null Protocol on 2006-04-13 16:28:52 +0000
oh. my. god.
Posted by G lib on 2006-04-14 19:04:38 +0000
Usually it falls into the shit-filled nest, so what's the fucking difference?
What's the problem anyway, you big strong men all scared of a chicken vagina?
Posted by Null Protocol on 2006-04-14 22:08:00 +0000
pecan hefeweizen, anyone?
Posted by Miriam on 2006-04-15 00:26:00 +0000
Astrid was in Nashville for less than 24 hours!
Posted by tendiamonds on 2006-04-15 00:31:16 +0000
outstanding
Posted by Miriam on 2006-04-15 00:34:06 +0000
Tonight I had Maneschevitz.
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