Let's Give Lagers Some Love (2025)

Always nice to have this beer. DAB

 

Have only had two cans thus far from the sixer. First one I did not give much focus admittedly but saw your post here and revisited it again to confirm some of my initial recollection in light of your notes above. Do share your review when you have a chance. Hoping these were outlier cans, too.

 

This is a decent Lager from Eckhart.

 

Enjoyed a lovely Czech Pils from Terra Nova in Asheville.
Cheers!
Tom

 

5L mini keg of Rothaus Pils for a summer BBQ? Sounds good to me. New label anyway. No idea on timing.

 

Thanks for sharing your review. 'Disappointment' is the best word to describe it. Oh well. Need to keep my eyes peeled for the HB Helles Lager cans next.

 

Ouch!

 

Our Town Brewery (Lancaster, PA) - Words of Wisdom (Vienna-style lager)

toasted malt aroma, with just a touch of earthy hops. similar taste - well balanced, not too sweet

 

Another American brewer that calls their Grodziskie a lager. Thanks Live Oak!

 

I guess I'll add to the theme... although it pains me to do so.
This goes out to you @CarolinaCardinals

 

I remember reading post on here a few years back from an NE US brewer who specialize in session lagers. They did all of the authentic Czech things like open fermentation and horizontal lagering if I remember right. Does that ring a belt to anyone? I’ve looked around and can’t find post from the brewer, maybe it was my imagination or they have gone out of business?

 

I suspect you are thinking of Notch Brewing?

https://www.notchbrewing.com/notchsalem#salemmenu

They do indeed make a variety of Czech style beers (and German as well) but of strengths greater than 'session' but I suppose this aspect could be subjective.

Na Zdravi

 

Thank you for the link, I’m going to look into it this evening when I’m home from work. I may be confusing the brewer’s last name with his brewery’s name, but I can’t remember either. He had made some pretty interesting posts on replicating beers like Pilsner Urquell.

 

One can surmise that lager>ale and maybe Live Oak opted to go down that path?
How was the Wayward Lane version? My wife and i are vacationing in Pittsfield, MA early fall so may need to make a trip to the brewery.
Speaking of Grodziskies, hopefully in the near future we'll be able to visit Fonta Flora's Whippoorwill Farm and pick up their version.
Cheers!
Tom