German Style Beer Appreciation 2026

Discussion in 'The Bar' started by ATL6245, Feb 24, 2026.

  1. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    No Weizen glass? And no trademark head for a Weizen?

    I guess you at least got your money's worth for the 16 ounce pour.
     
  2. superspak

    superspak Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,927) May 5, 2010 North Carolina
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    It was at a Pizza bar and they also served me a full 16 ounce pint of Allagash Tripel the same format. You won't see me complaining. :grin:
     
  3. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    You can use this search tool to find out if and where you're getting it. My experience has been that it's accurate, except that once it pointed to a store about a week earlier than what the delivery actually was. But that's probably on the local distributor's reporting and deliveries being out of sync with Merchant du Vin.

    https://merchantduvin.com/
     
  4. ATL6245

    ATL6245 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,984) Aug 16, 2018 Georgia
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    Thanks!
     
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  5. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Don't see many Altbiers, but drink them when I can.

    Drowned Lands - Ploughshare
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  6. CarolinaCardinals

    CarolinaCardinals Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,231) Jun 11, 2003 North Carolina
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    Finally tracked down a Trumer Pils for review. Solid beer, a bit past its BB date of 3-1-26 but found it lurking in the Arcata, CA Co-op cooler and hitting all the German Pils style points. Rated 4.01,
    Cheers!
    Tom
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  7. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    I had one myself yesterday after a long break -- I feel the need to update my review. :slight_smile:
     
  8. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    I really enjoy Trumer. I took a can to Germany and the Germans that tried it were very impressed.
     
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  9. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Can't they get it direct from Trumer Salzburg?
     
  10. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Yep - we actually compared them and they were slightly different!
     
  11. mactrail

    mactrail Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,999) Mar 24, 2009 Washington
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    Kölsch from Enegren Brewing in Calif.

    This is the 2026 edition. Pleasant grainy aroma. There's a slight perfumey nose. Bright and slushy on the tongue. Flavors of cereal with a little greenery. Hint of astringency in the aftertaste and an increasing bitterness as you sip. Overall this is more like a light Pilsner than a Kölsch but it's quite quaffable as a rather hoppy super pale ale. Dated 02/16/26.

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  12. ATL6245

    ATL6245 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,984) Aug 16, 2018 Georgia
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    Niiiiiice!
     
  13. ATL6245

    ATL6245 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,984) Aug 16, 2018 Georgia
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    Friday after work beer - from Deutchland, Augustiner Edelstoff 5.6%. Wish I got the pint bottles here. That would be righteous! Prost to the hardy German style beer enthusiasts!

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  14. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Were you able to find that locally? Inquiring minds want to know!
     
  15. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    I thought it's been reported that they're importing both of their Helles now.
     
  16. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    I haven't seen it in the PDX area, which is why I ask. The Pacific coast threads have indicated you can find it sometimes at TJs, but I haven't seen it up here. Have heard very good things about this lager focused brewery, so of course I'm interested.

    Ummm.... maybe you responded to the wrong post?
     
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  17. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Our Trader Joe's down here might get one or two from Enegren. Not much selection.
     
  18. mactrail

    mactrail Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,999) Mar 24, 2009 Washington
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    No, I get a southern Calif haul periodically and there is lots to like with Lagers and Pilsners. TJs is good about beers local to the various stores they don't mule it.
     
  19. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    I thought you were talking about the Augustiner posted just before your query. My mistake.
     
  20. ATL6245

    ATL6245 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,984) Aug 16, 2018 Georgia
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    Tis true. I can get both the Augustiner Lagerbier Hell and Edelstoff at a couple of stores around me. But as Jack so often points out...$$$$!