What beer are you drinking now? #4242

It wasn't a breakfast beer, but I had a just after midnight libation to celebrate the end of my first week at my new job.
pFriem Japanese Lager is very tasty and delightfully dry and crisp.

 

Modestman Juice to start. Predictions for the weekend weather are very good in central NH. Cheers all.

 

Magical Rainbow Potion by Downlands Brewery. Cracking WC IPA on Cask.

Huge thanks to everyone yesterday for the kind words on the new job.

 

Great to see you @JamFuel...cheers!!

 

I am so happy to see you return! Wisconsin is actually pronounced "wis-scan-sin" which is Algonquin for, "The southern north."

 

Checking out the new Siren bar in Reading. Gone for a Pills called Pastel.

 

Gloop by Double Barrelled.

 

Spectrolium by Indie Rabble.

 

Good Afternoon BA's.
A small comparison test, two lagers brewed in countries with a warmer climate.
Both being produced with Rice (next to the traditional ingredients).


The clasic Estralla Damn from Barcelona, 250 ml bottle, 4,6% abv.
And the Chang Clasic from Thailand. 320 ml bottle at 5% abv.

How do they compare?


Pictures shows it already:Both very pale yellow coloured. Carbonation and head way better on the Chang.
Estrella malty notes, little skunky, in the smell, some sweet flowerly undertones
Chang smells more malty, also a little skunky, but more pleasant, with a bit more hoppy bitterness.
For a 4,6% lager Estrella is quite rich in taste, good balance in between malts and hops, nice crips bitter after taste. Yet the mouthfeel is a bit thin.
Chang has some interesting sweet malty mid-tones. Notes of sugar-cane sugar and a less bitter after taste. Mouthfeel is way more creamy than Estrella.

Both are decent lagers.

Winner is Chang based on looks and mouthfeel.
Tastewase of course it is quite personal. I can imagine some people like the lower ABV, the freshness and the bitterness of Estralla. However, Chang is no less refreshing and tastewise quite an interesting lager.

Of course the second bottles will always tell you more. Keep you posted if my opinion changes.

 

Getting the grill fired up for my first attempt at smoking a brisket. Hamm's to get started. Happy Saturday BA's!

 

Can't think of a better way to start a Saturday Todd! Cheers!

 

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