GROSS!!!
But then, over here you'll find equivalent piles of European brands like
Heineken and Lowenbrau (sp?), both of which are mediocre representatives of
what's available. THey are carbonated to appeal to American tastes, while the
domestic noncarbonated variaties are more enjoyable.
Myself, I lean towards ciders, and American ciders tend to be too high in
alcohol content and the carbonation dies off within a couple of minutes. One
brand, Crispin, is well above average with good flavour, just 5% alcohol
content, and the sparkle lasts much longer, suggesting the use of a champagne
yeast in the brewing process.
Chris
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro
- Hunter S. Thompson
>>
>> And in this country you can sometimes find Velveeta in the
>> gourmet section.
>
>While living in Switzerland, I once went to a specialty international
>beer store — supposedly the best the world had to offer. I looked over
>the interesting European offerings, wondering what wonders the US
>section would hold. Perhaps an obscure Rolling Rock, from the Laurel
>Highlands? Maybe a pedestrian Sam Adams Bock, different enough to be
>of interest? Woa, maybe a Deschutes Brewing Company Black Butte Porter?
>
>As I got to the US section, I saw a floor-to-ceiling tower of… Budweiser.
>
>I guess they picked their “best international beer" from the movies or
>magazine ads, NOT by tasting it…
>
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