A couple quick Munich and Bamberg questions

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  1. ClarkstonMark

    ClarkstonMark Zealot (515) Feb 21, 2016 Michigan
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    HAHA Should have done that. Have time now, getting ready to head out again.
    Not the best pix ...
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    #61 ClarkstonMark, Apr 21, 2017
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  2. Dodger75

    Dodger75 Aspirant (287) Feb 26, 2017 England

    Okay, am I odd I wonder....???......

    Rothaus Pils.....reviews give it a great name however I utterly despise the taste of it! Tried it again tonight and while it was well chilled it was non offensive however halfway doing I ended up pouring it away. Horrid.

    2 friends thought it was terrific while on it in Freiburg but again I thought it was not good.

    Am I odd?!
     
    #62 Dodger75, Apr 21, 2017
  3. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,252) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
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    Any chance it was old? Would you describe it as skunky at all? I prefer Herren Pils (or Faessla Gold Pils) but I still think it's a really good beer. It's better than most of the Munich pilsners and is a nice counter-point to Jever's extra-dry profile.
     
    #63 Domingo, Apr 21, 2017
  4. Gutes_Bier

    Gutes_Bier Maven (1,363) Jul 31, 2011 Germany

    When I was living in Deutschland, lots of places wouldn't take American credit cards because they didn't have chips. I was wondering if things had changed with American cards switching to chipped cards but I guess not. Be prepared for this to be the case at some of the other places you go.
     
    #64 Gutes_Bier, Apr 21, 2017
  5. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Look damn good to me! Prosit!
     
    #65 steveh, Apr 21, 2017
  6. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Skunky doesn't = old, skunk is a byproduct of too much light on hop isohumulones.
     
    #66 steveh, Apr 21, 2017
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  7. ClarkstonMark

    ClarkstonMark Zealot (515) Feb 21, 2016 Michigan
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    Yes, was the same at Spezial last night, where I sampled the Lager and Märzen.
    No pic of the Märzen, as I was joined at my table by 5 German tourists ,and stopped taking pictures. They spoke very little English, and I even less German, but it was a fun evening, and my new friends insisted on buying me a schnapps to end the evening.
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    #67 ClarkstonMark, Apr 22, 2017
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  8. biermark

    biermark Zealot (519) Sep 9, 2008 South Carolina

    Don't miss Mahr's while your there. Mid to late afternoon at the open table...knock, knock.
     
    #68 biermark, Apr 22, 2017
  9. BayernTrips

    BayernTrips Initiate (0) Feb 24, 2017 Germany

    Most places won't take any cards at all and, if they do, they hate to do it and it may be a long drawn out process. Many impose a minimum amount and be sure to add the tip BEFORE they run your card, or else give the tip in cash, which is preferred anyways.
     
    #69 BayernTrips, Apr 22, 2017
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  10. Gutes_Bier

    Gutes_Bier Maven (1,363) Jul 31, 2011 Germany

    That's my kind of sample!
     
    #70 Gutes_Bier, Apr 22, 2017
  11. spartan1979

    spartan1979 Pundit (970) Dec 29, 2005 Missouri

    When we're in Germany about the only thing we put on the credit card is hotel rooms and maybe train tickets. Everything else is cash which seems to be the customer there.
     
    #71 spartan1979, Apr 22, 2017
  12. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    Well, you are certainly different from your friends and from me - I have always greatly enjoyed drinking Rothaus Pils whenever I get a chance. A beer bar local to me had this beer on draft a few weeks ago and I ordered several pints of it (and smiled as I drank them).

    Are there other Pilsners that you like?

    Cheers!
     
    #72 JackHorzempa, Apr 22, 2017
  13. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,252) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
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    I was thinking more of either/or. In terms of bad beers I've gotten in Germany, they've either been old, skunky, or (in the case of draft) the lines had gone south.
     
    #73 Domingo, Apr 24, 2017
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  14. herrburgess

    herrburgess Grand Pooh-Bah (3,077) Nov 4, 2009 South Carolina
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    I remember you mentioning old beers. Where was it you got those?
     
    #74 herrburgess, Apr 24, 2017
  15. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,252) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
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    They were from beverage shops (and one bio market). They were a small % of what I got, but they were extremely oxidized tasting. Two even had diacetyl, which is/was non-existent in other bottles I've had. Never had an issue with random convenience marts or grocery stores, though. I think that's what I plan to stick to this next time. I don't typically bring much back from Germany, but if I bring a few back they'll probably be from a grocery store that gets a lot of traffic.
     
    #75 Domingo, Apr 24, 2017
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  16. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Ahh -- got'cha.
     
    #76 steveh, Apr 24, 2017
  17. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,252) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
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    K, so the 90-day reservation theory is true. Within 90 days of your trip, tickets on the main train routes include seat reservations. Looks like the "local" train from NBG to Bamberg doesn't do reservations, but Munich to NBG definitely does.

    We went ahead and booked a full day in Salzburg, which I'm excited about. In addition to Augustiner, it seems like Steigl is within easy walking distance. Is that worth a trip or is it just a production brewery with a quick tour? It's 12 Euros per person.
    I'm very familiar with their gold and pils, but it looks like they're making all sorts of stuff now. Any of it particularly notable?
     
    #77 Domingo, May 11, 2017
  18. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,252) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
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    I'll bump this just in case anyone has an opinion.

    Stiegl - worth a visit?

    We'll be arriving around 11AM and Augustiner Salzburg doesn't open 'til 3PM. We're 100% open to anything fun and within easy walking distance of the Hauptbahnhof.
     
    #78 Domingo, May 16, 2017
  19. einhorn

    einhorn Savant (1,175) Nov 3, 2005 California

    Just my $.02 but I think Stiegl makes one of the best (mass produced) German-style pilsners available. I'd go to see what else is "brewing" (haha) and get some super fresh Stiegl.
     
    #79 einhorn, May 16, 2017
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  20. spartan1979

    spartan1979 Pundit (970) Dec 29, 2005 Missouri

    It's worth if just for the view of the city. We didn't take a tour. They had 7 or 8 beers on tap (IIRC).

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    #80 spartan1979, May 16, 2017
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