What Beer Are You Drinking Now? #4971

Revisiting this classic. I was way too low on my review years ago, will have to update! Cheers!

 

Hacker Pschorr is one of those favorites you just can't get enough of!

Brewed in Munich, this is one of the primary brewers for Oktoberfest. Hacker traces back to 1417 and merged with Pschorr in the 1970's. The two breweries have been intertwined with various family relationships for years, and today operate as one.

Münchner Gold is Hacker-Pschorr's 5.5% ABV malty Helles, and is currently the only style that I've been able to find imported into the US, or at least into Southern California. Send us more! Prost!

 

At this point, Heady and Focal show up here every other month, then stay on the shelves for 2-3 weeks. It's almost like regular distro. Not complaining, but it's curious.

 

At the women's Gainbridge Super League final. It's 1.50 domestic night but the West Sixth stovepipes are 4.00 and you've got to be here to tick this one.

 

Tasty

 

I've got a massive fever right now. Only way to take care of it is to drink it.

 

Carlsberg after a bratfest. Soaked and slow rolled hot, not boiled, in Oliphant Pilsner and MGD. Then onto zee grill.

 

I’m a sucker for “dank” branding, but always forget that what I associate with marijuana dankness is probably lightyears away from the kids’ fruit-infused vape pens these days. Was not expecting a melon platter.

 

At O'Hare back in the '70's there was a food stand that featured Sheboygan brats on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many a road trip I finagled to get me thru there on those magic days. Gone are the brats of yesteryear.

 

Went with Atomic Torpedo for my next selection, yinz

 

This didn’t “pop” as much as I’ve come to expect from Hop Butcher, but it’s still worthy of your consideration, IMHO.

 

Cheers!

 

Dinner at my favorite restaurant which I haven't been to in well over a year. Tox Brewing Fogu and duck fat fries.

 

Agharta...the legendary, mythical kingdom rumored to exist in the Earth's core, where artistic freedom opens up a spiritual and Utopian civilization. Yep, that is what Miles Davis' live album Agharta is. This is on another playing level IMO. One of two concerts he gave in one day in Japan. Then retired for 7 years, finally coming back in the 80's. But after this, he said f all you guys, I'm going home and you ain't going to see me for a long time ha.

Real Ale Sisyphus Barleywine in the glass. I can't remember the last time I bought a bomber, but hey this one is awesome. A 2024 bottle.

 

I imagine that was a glorious era. I wish I was there to experience it with you!

 

Chambo is up from her enforced nap and we've eaten dinner. Time to play more fetch as I drink some Hop Drop 'N Roll. Cheers!

 

Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze at The Lodge....

 

Founders Mosaic Promise

Haven't tried this beer since 2017, but it still tastes exactly how I remember it. Pineapple, grapefruit and graham cracker notes, all in perfect harmony. Long, dry lightly bitter finish keeps you coming back for more. I could drink a ton of these.

 

Hazy Days from Little Willow. 5th Anniversary- the first beer they brewed and its tasting damn good.
If you're looking for bargains in the protein section of your market head to the pork (if you eat it). Best bang for the buck right now. Picked up 2 racks of backribs - Prime, Duroc for 4.89/#. Great deal. Prob go back and get more and freeze them. Got em rubbed down and ready for smokin tomorrow