I just picked up the Dunkel to review for shelfie beer reviews next month. Looking forward to it, as it's been a while since I've had it, just like this. Cheers, dude!
Found in a 24 pack of 12oz cans for the first time ever. I much prefer cans, and they priced it under $30 as well! They only had one case - I would’ve bought 5 though!
Yeah, cans are always my preference, especially if you're buying imports. You don't know how the beers are handled, and at least you don't have to worry about any skunkiness from the beer being light-struck if they're in bottles. Plus, cans don't have as much oxidation (if they're filled correctly). Fantastic price point for a case, no doubt! I appreciate the comment. Cheers!
I really can't drink a lot anymore since my open-heart surgery about two years ago, but for a love ABV crusher, my go-to is Genesee Cream Ale. Super cheap, and pretty good for what it is. I've only seen two Augustiner beers here in my area, and I reviewed the Maximator ... and it was glorious! The Edelstoff sounds good, too! Cheers, man!
Yeah, it's good, but forgettable. It'll get the job done as far as imported pilsner goes, but there's better out there, IMO. Still fun to try, and I'd definitely recommend trying it at least once. Cheers, dude!
Not readily available in Eastern WA. Huge fan of the taste & mouth feel. Mine had no skunk. Bought it at Total Wine & More. I could drink this anytime and while it is not Pilsner Urquell or Budvar… it is VERY good. Dry disappearing aftertaste. Solid 9+ out of 10.
It's a shame it's not readily available in your neck of the woods, but happy to hear you enjoyed it. I would definitely prefer a Pilsner Urquell or Budvar over it, but I think it's solid for the style. I appreciate the comment! Cheers!
This beer has a balanced taste, and a great finish. I generally buy it if I cannot find a good wheat beer. It IS my go to for German pilsner. I do not drink American beer, most of it just does not appeal to me. A great beer if I'm looking for something slightly cheaper, and it's all over the place where I live.
The skunkiness, which is extremely rare in German beers, obviously comes from the fact that you're drinking it at room temperature. A Pilsner should be served chilled and not at room temperature.
As far as I know -- and I've read a lot about beers being skunked -- is that it comes from being light-struck. Changing temperatures, or even drinking beers at room temperature, does not matter. Here is a good article about it: vinepair.com/beer-101/what-is-skunked-beer/ Also, I did not drink this beer at room temperature. It was about 5-10 minutes out of my normal beer fridge. When I said that I "grabbed this off the shelf," I meant when I purchased it. Sometimes, when I buy beers in clear or green bottles, I will select the ones out of the lights (usually behind the rest), just so the chances of a skunked bottle are minimized. I didn't do that here because brown bottles aren't as big of an issue, but it can happen. Cheers!
@@averagejoe716 If your beer was in a brown bottle, like those Warsteiner sold both in the UK and Germany, and that you did not drink it at room temperature, then I can't figure out how it was skunky. I drank God knows how many hectolitres of this beer and have never come across a single bottle that smelled skunky.. Anyhow, the good thing is that the skunliness didn't last long.
My guess is that the bottle I picked up -- which was a single -- was probably hanging out at the beer store on the shelf a bit too long. I'd imagine most folks who drink this beer pick up six packs of it, so a single is much more likely to not be sold as quick. Brown bottles can still skunk, it just takes a lot longer than the other bottles. Like you said, though, the skunkiness dissipated pretty quickly, and the taste was fine.
@@averagejoe716 I think, as you've said it, it was probably exposed to the light a bit too long. That's right, beers in brown bottles can also be skunked. Have you tried Krombacher or Ayinger Lager Hell, these are relatively greats lagers.
I've had the Ayinger before, as they're probably my favorite German brewery, and really enjoyed it. I need to review it at some point, so thanks for the reminder! As for Krombacher, the only thing I've had from them in the past is their Pils and Weizen. It's been a long time since I've had anything from them, and I don't see them as frequently on the shelves.
Warsteiner was great many years ago....the perfect beer, to pair with German foods. I revisited this beer, some years ago, and was horrified. And later, learned they got bought out. This beer was a drain pour for me.
Who bought them out? Never heard anything about them being bought out, and most information I find says they're still owned by the Cramer family. Do you got a link? I'd be curious to know. Cheers, RoYP!
@@averagejoe716 Yep...just Googled it as well. Looks like they were never bought out. I must have been told some misinformation, probably on a UA-cam video. Either way, the beer was nowheres close to how i remembered it. Looks like i need to revisit again, soon....Cheers
Yeah, I did a bit of a search after you said that, and couldn't find anything. Regardless, this wasn't terrible, but it wasn't good. Just solid. Nothing wrong with my bottle, just didn't resonate with me. I just picked up the Dunkel, so we'll see how that one is.
Don't want to be a party crasher, but most beer lovers in Germany would rate this one the worst of the "Television Pilsners", beers you see ads for in the TV. It is really VERY subdued in terms of taste, or a beer for people that don't love beer ... Yeah, not offensive, but that is all...
You're not crashing the party at all, Tobias. That is essentially what I thought. It's on the low-end of a German Pilsner. I've had many better, IMO, like Weihenstephaner. This is inoffensive, but if I wanted a good German Pilsner, there are many others I'd choose, for sure. I'm sure there's a ton of great craft breweries in Germany pumping out fantastic lagers, as well. I appreciate the comment and information, man! Cheers!
I truly wish we got more German beers here in the US outside of the big brands, especially when I hear so many good things about some of the smaller breweries.
Really? That is a first for me in a German Pilsner. That said, we taste what we taste, and it's cool you get a bit of chocolate in there. I appreciate the comment, Justin! Cheers!
Lovely beer, cheers.
Glad you like it! I think it's pretty solid considering the price point and availability. Always appreciate the comments!
Cheers!
I drink this regularly since you can get tall bottles at the grocery store, check the freshness on the bottle. I like the Dunkel even better.
I just picked up the Dunkel to review for shelfie beer reviews next month. Looking forward to it, as it's been a while since I've had it, just like this.
Cheers, dude!
Found in a 24 pack of 12oz cans for the first time ever. I much prefer cans, and they priced it under $30 as well! They only had one case - I would’ve bought 5 though!
Yeah, cans are always my preference, especially if you're buying imports. You don't know how the beers are handled, and at least you don't have to worry about any skunkiness from the beer being light-struck if they're in bottles. Plus, cans don't have as much oxidation (if they're filled correctly). Fantastic price point for a case, no doubt! I appreciate the comment.
Cheers!
Was waiting on this review lol 🍻 prost so what would be a 12 pack beer for you? I Think Augustiner Edelstoff would be up yer alley.
I really can't drink a lot anymore since my open-heart surgery about two years ago, but for a love ABV crusher, my go-to is Genesee Cream Ale. Super cheap, and pretty good for what it is. I've only seen two Augustiner beers here in my area, and I reviewed the Maximator ... and it was glorious! The Edelstoff sounds good, too!
Cheers, man!
I see this all over, and I never thought to try it. I am going to grab one and try it. It sounds good, but forgettable. Great review.
Yeah, it's good, but forgettable. It'll get the job done as far as imported pilsner goes, but there's better out there, IMO. Still fun to try, and I'd definitely recommend trying it at least once.
Cheers, dude!
Not readily available in Eastern WA. Huge fan of the taste & mouth feel. Mine had no skunk. Bought it at Total Wine & More. I could drink this anytime and while it is not Pilsner Urquell or Budvar… it is VERY good. Dry disappearing aftertaste. Solid 9+ out of 10.
It's a shame it's not readily available in your neck of the woods, but happy to hear you enjoyed it. I would definitely prefer a Pilsner Urquell or Budvar over it, but I think it's solid for the style. I appreciate the comment!
Cheers!
This beer has a balanced taste, and a great finish. I generally buy it if I cannot find a good wheat beer. It IS my go to for German pilsner. I do not drink American beer, most of it just does not appeal to me. A great beer if I'm looking for something slightly cheaper, and it's all over the place where I live.
Glad you like it, Steve! It's definitely a solid beer and one I'd happily drink. Not my favorite, but still enjoyable. Appreciate the comment!
Cheers!
The skunkiness, which is extremely rare in German beers, obviously comes from the fact that you're drinking it at room temperature. A Pilsner should be served chilled and not at room temperature.
As far as I know -- and I've read a lot about beers being skunked -- is that it comes from being light-struck. Changing temperatures, or even drinking beers at room temperature, does not matter. Here is a good article about it:
vinepair.com/beer-101/what-is-skunked-beer/
Also, I did not drink this beer at room temperature. It was about 5-10 minutes out of my normal beer fridge. When I said that I "grabbed this off the shelf," I meant when I purchased it. Sometimes, when I buy beers in clear or green bottles, I will select the ones out of the lights (usually behind the rest), just so the chances of a skunked bottle are minimized. I didn't do that here because brown bottles aren't as big of an issue, but it can happen.
Cheers!
@@averagejoe716 If your beer was in a brown bottle, like those Warsteiner sold both in the UK and Germany, and that you did not drink it at room temperature, then I can't figure out how it was skunky. I drank God knows how many hectolitres of this beer and have never come across a single bottle that smelled skunky..
Anyhow, the good thing is that the skunliness didn't last long.
My guess is that the bottle I picked up -- which was a single -- was probably hanging out at the beer store on the shelf a bit too long. I'd imagine most folks who drink this beer pick up six packs of it, so a single is much more likely to not be sold as quick. Brown bottles can still skunk, it just takes a lot longer than the other bottles. Like you said, though, the skunkiness dissipated pretty quickly, and the taste was fine.
@@averagejoe716 I think, as you've said it, it was probably exposed to the light a bit too long. That's right, beers in brown bottles can also be skunked.
Have you tried Krombacher or Ayinger Lager Hell, these are relatively greats lagers.
I've had the Ayinger before, as they're probably my favorite German brewery, and really enjoyed it. I need to review it at some point, so thanks for the reminder! As for Krombacher, the only thing I've had from them in the past is their Pils and Weizen. It's been a long time since I've had anything from them, and I don't see them as frequently on the shelves.
Warsteiner was great many years ago....the perfect beer, to pair with German foods. I revisited this beer, some years ago, and was horrified. And later, learned they got bought out. This beer was a drain pour for me.
Who bought them out? Never heard anything about them being bought out, and most information I find says they're still owned by the Cramer family. Do you got a link? I'd be curious to know.
Cheers, RoYP!
@@averagejoe716 Yep...just Googled it as well. Looks like they were never bought out. I must have been told some misinformation, probably on a UA-cam video. Either way, the beer was nowheres close to how i remembered it. Looks like i need to revisit again, soon....Cheers
Yeah, I did a bit of a search after you said that, and couldn't find anything. Regardless, this wasn't terrible, but it wasn't good. Just solid. Nothing wrong with my bottle, just didn't resonate with me. I just picked up the Dunkel, so we'll see how that one is.
Don't want to be a party crasher, but most beer lovers in Germany would rate this one the worst of the "Television Pilsners", beers you see ads for in the TV. It is really VERY subdued in terms of taste, or a beer for people that don't love beer ... Yeah, not offensive, but that is all...
You're not crashing the party at all, Tobias. That is essentially what I thought. It's on the low-end of a German Pilsner. I've had many better, IMO, like Weihenstephaner. This is inoffensive, but if I wanted a good German Pilsner, there are many others I'd choose, for sure. I'm sure there's a ton of great craft breweries in Germany pumping out fantastic lagers, as well. I appreciate the comment and information, man!
Cheers!
@@averagejoe716 Cheers! And yeah, the good ones have no TV ads! One traditional example I like very much is the Herrenpils by Riegele from Augsburg.
I truly wish we got more German beers here in the US outside of the big brands, especially when I hear so many good things about some of the smaller breweries.
I get a little chocolate taste to it.
Really? That is a first for me in a German Pilsner. That said, we taste what we taste, and it's cool you get a bit of chocolate in there. I appreciate the comment, Justin!
Cheers!
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Prost, Billy!
This, the dunkel and their festbier are amazing. Dunkel for winter, festbier for fall, pilsner for summertime. The best budget brew.
I grabbed the Dunkel and will be reviewing it in June. Haven't had it in a long time, so I'm looking forward to it.
Cheers, Josh!
28 ibus???? I thought it was 20.
That is the number that I found. Could be wrong, though.
Cheers, again!