I believe the claim is the alcohol content is less than the stated amount.
You don't live that far from Mars Hill.Who the hell buys beer for a specific alcohol content anyway?
In general, American beers suck.
I've yet to taste ANY American beer that compares to the better European beers.
Even the micro-brews seem to ALL have what I describe as a "micro-brewery aftertaste".
What this "micro brew aftertaste"
is it the unfiltered wheat ya had last night at your brothers, the sediment bother ya?
Did your nut brown "taste micro-brewery" with the over pronounced hops and walnut after taste?
Did your IPA with 8.5 taste like acidic oranges and lavender with the slight aftertaste of pepper.
Small, American breweries are putting out gallons of european blends that can facilitate your taste. THEY ARE OUT THERE.
The American craft brew movement is growing faster than any country as of right now, regional european brewers tend to stick with regional recipes such as Ireland's Stouts, or England's rich Porters and Browns. America's small breweries are pumping out magnificent recipes that aren't getting developed in such variety or quality anywhere else.
Take advantage of these micro brews and breweries Ed, Go to some more Indiana local breweries and get yourself some samplers, every brewery offers these. There are dozens of Liquor Stores that specialize in micro brews, they often have deals to where you can mix and match.
There has to be at least 876,345 beers made in America that dont taste like "Micro Brew"
MY POINT
Buying from local, or authentic American breweries, keeps jobs in America, and supports local economies.
Not to mention the accessibility to consume the absolutely the freshest, American made beer that America can provide U.S.!!
I traveled to the UK a couple of years back and sampled many, many fine brews. We wound up at an after hours place and all the locals were drinking was - you guessed it -Miller Lite and Bud Lite. I was stunned.
What's the big deal watering down water gives you more water right?
Haven't drank a AB, Miller's, Coors, etc. for many months (except at ballpark). Since I discovered micro brews a few years ago I just can't enjoy a Bud Light like I once did.
In general, American beers suck.
I've yet to taste ANY American beer that compares to the better European beers.
Even the micro-brews seem to ALL have what I describe as a "micro-brewery aftertaste".
What this "micro brew aftertaste"
is it the unfiltered wheat ya had last night at your brothers, the sediment bother ya?
Did your nut brown "taste micro-brewery" with the over pronounced hops and walnut after taste?
Did your IPA with 8.5 taste like acidic oranges and lavender with the slight aftertaste of pepper.
Small, American breweries are putting out gallons of european blends that can facilitate your taste. THEY ARE OUT THERE.
The American craft brew movement is growing faster than any country as of right now, regional european brewers tend to stick with regional recipes such as Ireland's Stouts, or England's rich Porters and Browns. America's small breweries are pumping out magnificent recipes that aren't getting developed in such variety or quality anywhere else.
Take advantage of these micro brews and breweries Ed, Go to some more Indiana local breweries and get yourself some samplers, every brewery offers these. There are dozens of Liquor Stores that specialize in micro brews, they often have deals to where you can mix and match.
There has to be at least 876,345 beers made in America that dont taste like "Micro Brew"
MY POINT
Buying from local, or authentic American breweries, keeps jobs in America, and supports local economies.
Not to mention the accessibility to consume the absolutely the freshest, American made beer that America can provide U.S.!!
I think the "micro brewery aftertaste" may be the over pronounced hops you speak of.
But I do get a fairly steady exposure to micro brew beer.
I do try them whenever I go out and they're being served, and I have friends who are alays turning me on to them.
But NONE meet the challenge.
I had some here in Fishers on Feb 9th when we were out.
Sure, it was good and more drinkable than the average American mass produced swill, but it still had that same aftertaste I speak of.
SO, give me a few EXAMPLES of microbrew dopplebock that compares to Spaten Optimator or even Guinness Stout, that isn't over hopped with that micro brewery aftertaste?
Preferably in the Fishers area.
I'm ALWAYS open to trying new beers.
I just never find any micro brew stuff that compares to the good European beers.
SHOW ME?
Beer sucks. Bourbon is king. It's all about the corn and I prefer mine over 100 proof.