Beer Scene in Feuerbach-Stuttgart

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  1. einhorn

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

    Swiss beer? Please clarify.
     
    #21 einhorn, Oct 2, 2013
  2. Gutes_Bier

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

    :slight_smile: It's not so bad, after all in Germany "mass produced" does not necessarily equate to "bad". Augustiner's Helles, Andech's Dopplebock Dunkel (although currently available in parts of the US), Rothaus' Tannenzäpfle and other beers that don't make it the the US will be available in that store, no doubt. The problem I had when I moved here is that I assumed that German retail stores would be like American retail stores but it's just not the case. Judging by some of the posts we get in this forum, it's a popular misconception. I don't want you to come into it with the same false impressions I had.
     
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  3. Gutes_Bier

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

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    #23 Gutes_Bier, Oct 2, 2013
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  4. herrburgess

    herrburgess Grand Pooh-Bah (3,077) Nov 4, 2009 South Carolina
    Pooh-Bah

    You've never tried a chocolate fondue imperial stout? Bro, you're missing out! :wink:
     
    #24 herrburgess, Oct 2, 2013
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  5. einhorn

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

    Never heard of Rugen Bräu. Are there any more?
     
    #25 einhorn, Oct 2, 2013
  6. Gutes_Bier

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

    Aged in cheese wheels!
     
    #26 Gutes_Bier, Oct 2, 2013
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  7. Gutes_Bier

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

    I'm sure there are but at the same time I don't really know. I was only in Switzerland for 4 days, near Interlaken. I have since come to understand that Rugen Bräu is the major local beer in that region. I have never been to any other part of Switzerland. I don't think the beer has a good reputation on here (I'll have to look), but my wife and I had just done a 6+ mile hike with lots of elevation gain and even more elevation loss (also difficult, believe it or not). We just missed the bus back to town (Grindelwald or Gimmelwald, I forget which) so we had an hour or so to kill at the hut that was there while we waited for the next bus. That was about the best beer I've ever had.
     
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  8. einhorn

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

    Sorry, was being a bit tongue in cheek MJ. Der Herr is correct - the Swiss are better known for fondue and bank accounts rather than beer. That's OK - you can't be great at everything.
     
    #28 einhorn, Oct 3, 2013
  9. raverjames

    raverjames Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2003 Virginia

    BFM is still Swiss, right? :wink:
     
    #29 raverjames, Oct 3, 2013
  10. Gutes_Bier

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

    I'm pretty sure the Canstatter Volksfest will be going on in Stuttgart while you are there. Be sure to stop in!
     
    #30 Gutes_Bier, Oct 3, 2013
  11. raverjames

    raverjames Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2003 Virginia

    What is that? Beer or food events are what I like.

    Btw, just found out Cantillon itself is only 4 hours away by train. I wish I had more money to blow on travel over there.
     
    #31 raverjames, Oct 3, 2013
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  12. herrburgess

    herrburgess Grand Pooh-Bah (3,077) Nov 4, 2009 South Carolina
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    There are weekend train ticket specials that should get you there cheap. Also ride-sharing through the university bulletin boards.

    It's less than traveling from VA to Charleston, SC. Find a way to make it happen! :wink:
     
    #32 herrburgess, Oct 3, 2013
  13. Gutes_Bier

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

    Yeah, the bad news is there's no Belgian beer in Germany. The good news is Belgium itself is not too far away.

    Canstatter is similar to Oktoberfest (full disclosure, never been to Canstatter), but smaller and from what I understand more of a locals-only attraction - although, I guess compared to Oktoberfest, what isn't smaller and more locals-only. I will not comment on which one has better beer. Here's a link.

    http://www.cannstatter-volksfest.de/index.php?id=2&L=1
     
    #33 Gutes_Bier, Oct 3, 2013
  14. einhorn

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

    Canstatter is highly recommended and has more flair than Oktoberfest. If you have a chance while in the Stuttgart area, you must go.
     
    #34 einhorn, Oct 4, 2013
  15. raverjames

    raverjames Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2003 Virginia

    Sweet. Thanks guys. I will hit Canstatter for sure.
     
    #35 raverjames, Oct 4, 2013
  16. raverjames

    raverjames Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2003 Virginia

    I would just like to say you guys painted a very accurate picture of the German beer scene. I have been here 28 days now, and have been rather disappointed. I have tasted most of the local beers, which are almost all hefeweizen or pilsner. Shwaben Brau Volksfestbier was the official beer of Canstatter Volksfest, it it just tasted like a bland pilsner. I have found a new appreciation of hefeweizens and schwarzbiers, as those are the only two regular offerings around here with a lot of flavor. The Wichtel is a fun place to hang out, but they only offer two different beers like most breweries. I have to point out that if you are visiting Stuttgart, a trip to Hienrich3000 is a must. They have beers from every brewery in the region, plus a full shelf of German craft beer. They also have craft from Belgian, UK, and USA. It was a nice surprise. I bought a few selections from Cambra, and all were wonderful. This has been a long trip, and I am really ready to get back to the USA. My palate will have an overload when I am once again drinking American craft. Thanks for all the suggestions.
     
    #36 raverjames, Nov 4, 2013
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  17. digita7693

    digita7693 Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2010 Germany

    Pretty much what boddhitree said, for better or worse:slight_smile: It is Germany.

    I am in Kassel... which is much more of a beer wasteland, but at least there is a store where I can get Rothaus, Wheinstephan and Kapuziner

    have fun
    Cheers
     
    #37 digita7693, Nov 4, 2013
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  18. Stahlsturm

    Stahlsturm Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2005 Germany
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    Why would that be "bad news"...? It's called "Belgian beer" for a reason. It belongs to the Belgians. It has no place elsewhere and vice versa.
     
    #38 Stahlsturm, Nov 4, 2013
  19. Stahlsturm

    Stahlsturm Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2005 Germany
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    Then you are looking in the wrong places.
     
    #39 Stahlsturm, Nov 4, 2013
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  20. Gutes_Bier

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

    Well "bad news" for someone looking for Belgian beer in Germany, not inherently "bad news".
     
    #40 Gutes_Bier, Nov 4, 2013
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