Lager Recommendations (Keg)

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  1. Kadonny

    Kadonny Pooh-Bah (2,616) Sep 5, 2007 Florida
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    What is the lager that you think is the cleanest and crispest. I'm looking for my next keg and have a hankering for a clean and crisp lager. I'm thinking SABL. Thoughts?
     
    #1 Kadonny, Sep 21, 2013
  2. herrburgess

    herrburgess Grand Pooh-Bah (3,077) Nov 4, 2009 South Carolina
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    Weihenstephaner or Hofbrau Original.
     
    #2 herrburgess, Sep 21, 2013
  3. Erix

    Erix Zealot (728) Jun 4, 2001 Vermont

    Not sure where in PA you are, but the Spring Creek Lager from Otto's in State College is a good Vienna lager. If you're closer to Philly, Victory, Sly Fox, and Stoudts all make very nice Helles lagers.
     
    #3 Erix, Sep 21, 2013
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  4. RonfromJersey

    RonfromJersey Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2002 New Jersey
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    Victory Prima Pils.

    Though personally, at this time of year I'd go a little less crisp and get Victory's Festbier instead.
     
    #4 RonfromJersey, Sep 22, 2013
  5. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    I just had the Sly Fox Helles last night- that's one fantastic beer. I've always been a fan of their Pikeland Pils as well.
     
    #5 TongoRad, Sep 22, 2013
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  6. Erix

    Erix Zealot (728) Jun 4, 2001 Vermont

    I'll admit, I recently bought it because of the gimmicky can (was planning on hiking with some beers to watch a sunset). Always been a fan of Sly Fox, but I either forgot about or never tried their Helles before. It's quite delicious!
     
    #6 Erix, Sep 22, 2013
  7. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    I don't think that they got approval for that can in NY- the ones I have are a regular pop-top. It would have been cool sitting on the deck with those removable lids, but at least we get the beer.
     
    #7 TongoRad, Sep 22, 2013
  8. Kadonny

    Kadonny Pooh-Bah (2,616) Sep 5, 2007 Florida
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    Sly Fox Helles is a good choice. I'm not really looking for a pils, but thanks.

    Festbier is a good choice, but I wanted something a little less malty.
     
    #8 Kadonny, Sep 22, 2013
  9. RonfromJersey

    RonfromJersey Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2002 New Jersey
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    If not a pils, I've always been a fan of Stoudts Gold.
     
    #9 RonfromJersey, Sep 22, 2013
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  10. RutgersBeerGuy

    RutgersBeerGuy Savant (1,059) Jan 16, 2007 New Jersey

    Sly Fox Helles, Stoudt's Gold, or Victory Lager.
     
    #10 RutgersBeerGuy, Sep 22, 2013
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  11. rotsaruch

    rotsaruch Pundit (874) Jun 18, 2002 Pennsylvania


    Keith, Victory still has sixtels of this summer's Throwback Lager. It is one of the best batches in the last 8 years. It is pre-prohibition style lager that Schmidt's yeast is used. The malt bill is about 15% maze. It has a lovely dry, crisp finish.
     
    #11 rotsaruch, Sep 22, 2013
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  12. Kadonny

    Kadonny Pooh-Bah (2,616) Sep 5, 2007 Florida
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    Thanks Richard, might have to take a trip to Victory.
     
    #12 Kadonny, Sep 22, 2013
  13. BeerFan

    BeerFan Zealot (676) Feb 11, 2003 New Jersey
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    Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold?
     
    #13 BeerFan, Sep 23, 2013
  14. FatBoyGotSwagger

    FatBoyGotSwagger Grand Pooh-Bah (3,999) Apr 4, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    Great Lakes Oktoberfest is a stand out winner in the lager category.
     
    #14 FatBoyGotSwagger, Sep 23, 2013
  15. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    Keith, if you purchase the Throwback Lager please report back. I had several years of Throwback Lager but that was a long time ago; those beers tasted like a regular AAL to me.

    Cheers!
     
    #15 JackHorzempa, Sep 23, 2013
  16. Kadonny

    Kadonny Pooh-Bah (2,616) Sep 5, 2007 Florida
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    After doing some research, I doubt I'll jump for an entire keg of the Throwback.

    Right now I'm leaning towards Stoudts Gold Helles. I had a GL Ofest last year and it was terrific, but I can't find it this year. I can always go Victory Festbier or SA Octoberfest.
     
    #16 Kadonny, Sep 23, 2013
  17. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    #17 JackHorzempa, Sep 23, 2013
  18. Kadonny

    Kadonny Pooh-Bah (2,616) Sep 5, 2007 Florida
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    Jack, I revisited Sly Fox yesterday and I found it to be too thin. Yes, it is a bit hoppier, but it just left me wanting more.

    I ended up getting the old tried and true, Sam Adams Ofest. I got it home and poured a fresh one and it was freaking fantastic. In fact, it was a little more bitter and drier than I remember. It's a great readily available Ofest and I'm glad I got it. This keg won't last long.....my wife even likes it.
     
    #18 Kadonny, Sep 25, 2013
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  19. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    Keith, it is always a genuine bonus when the wife is happy. I have to homebrew a lot of IPAs to keep my wife happy.

    Cheers!

    Jack
     
    #19 JackHorzempa, Sep 25, 2013
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