Is this German beer any good?

Jimbuna · 07-25-12, 10:26 AM

I've had two tentative enquiries as to whether I'd like a 5 litre keg or three of this but haven't had it before so would appreciate an honest opinion as to the pedigree or otherwise...especially from any German folk.

Takeda Shingen · 07-25-12, 10:32 AM

Of course, I am not a German, but a quick search (I've never heard of the brand before now) tells me that it is a supermarket brand. So, I'm betting that no, it isn't so good.

EDIT: Ratebeer seems to agree:

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/grafenw...issbier/73760/

Jimbuna · 07-25-12, 10:38 AM

Not a good start

May have to accept one...just to make sure

antikristuseke · 07-25-12, 10:55 AM

I don't particlularly like weissbeer to begin with, but that does not seem like a quality brew.

Herr-Berbunch · 07-25-12, 11:05 AM

Jim, see your wrong thread.

Skybird · 07-25-12, 11:07 AM

Don'T know, but looks nasty. Avoid, avoid! Inner cauterizations are imminent!

As good as a good German beer is, as bad a bad German beer is. And bad Weizenbier/Weißbier - it is so sour that you can pickle vegetables in it.

If you want a good German Weißbier, Schöfferhofen is good, also Erdinger. Famous brands over here.

My taste Weizenbier is not. I use it only for Pizza dough.

HunterICX · 07-25-12, 11:09 AM

Tell them to send you a keg of Weihenstephaner instead.

I've had some Grafenwalder Pils in the past...I recall it more as something to wash away your supper on a hot summer night but nothing special.

And in form of a keg for home use, I'm not sure if I would be happy with those.
I've had one of those Heineken Kegs and suprisingly it tasted even worse then what comes in bottle

HunterICX

07-25-12, 11:31 AM

Most quality European beers don't seem to travel well, the beers that end up in cans are brewed for that purpose and have longer a shelf life. The only real way to get the taste as it should be, is on a brewery guided tour. I highly recommend this to all humans that can read this, heh.

Takeda Shingen · 07-25-12, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HunterICX

Tell them to send you a keg of Weihenstephaner instead.

I don't know if he can get a keg, but that is still on the short list of my favorite beers.

07-25-12, 10:26 AM	#1
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Is this German beer any good? I've had two tentative enquiries as to whether I'd like a 5 litre keg or three of this but haven't had it before so would appreciate an honest opinion as to the pedigree or otherwise...especially from any German folk. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Not a good start May have to accept one...just to make sure __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Jim, see your wrong thread. __________________

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Don'T know, but looks nasty. Avoid, avoid! Inner cauterizations are imminent! As good as a good German beer is, as bad a bad German beer is. And bad Weizenbier/Weißbier - it is so sour that you can pickle vegetables in it. If you want a good German Weißbier, Schöfferhofen is good, also Erdinger. Famous brands over here. My taste Weizenbier is not. I use it only for Pizza dough. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Tell them to send you a keg of Weihenstephaner instead. I've had some Grafenwalder Pils in the past...I recall it more as something to wash away your supper on a hot summer night but nothing special. And in form of a keg for home use, I'm not sure if I would be happy with those. I've had one of those Heineken Kegs and suprisingly it tasted even worse then what comes in bottle HunterICX __________________

07-25-12, 10:32 AM	#2
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Of course, I am not a German, but a quick search (I've never heard of the brand before now) tells me that it is a supermarket brand. So, I'm betting that no, it isn't so good. EDIT: Ratebeer seems to agree: http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/grafenw...issbier/73760/

07-25-12, 10:55 AM	#4
antikristuseke Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Estland Posts: 4,330 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I don't particlularly like weissbeer to begin with, but that does not seem like a quality brew.

07-25-12, 11:31 AM	#8
sidslotm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Most quality European beers don't seem to travel well, the beers that end up in cans are brewed for that purpose and have longer a shelf life. The only real way to get the taste as it should be, is on a brewery guided tour. I highly recommend this to all humans that can read this, heh.