I like Beer Ads (#27)

Today I want to ask you a question. Do you have a beer that you would sign with a sentence like on the ad below.

Biere de Beloeil (#39)

Today I review the last beer from Belgium. The last at least this year. And definitely the last from the batch brought by my friend Ania. The beer is a strong pale ale called Biere de Beloeil.

The review is also available on blip.tv and YouTube.

1. [PRE-REVIEW]

• brewery: brasserie Dupont, Belgium
  
• type of beer: strong pale ale
  
• bought in: Belgium by a friend
  
• container grade (bottle): champagne/cider type 
  

2. [REVIEW]

• the looks: head (darkish white, typical ale, creamy), body (orange, light brandy like color, I agree to tea)
  
• the taste: quite sweet
  
• the smell: malty and also very nice
  

3. [RECOMMENDATION]

I'll have another one but maybe not right away...

I like Beer Ads (#26)

I keep posting vintage beer ads when it comes to print ads. Today I thought why not share a vintage tv beer commercial. Can you believe they used cartoon characters back then.

How to taste beer

I wanted to write this for some time now. However I will sit this one out and use a short guide produced by brew master Dave McLean. This helps me think that maybe I am also tasting beer the right way... Enjoy!

I like Beer Ads (#25)

Now you know how they got the idea for the "Men in Black" movie... Two guys and just one beer is never a good ratio.

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Vedett (#38)

Today I try a Belgium beer called Vedett. The interesting fact about the beer is the latest marketing campaign organized by the brewery. If you send them your photo you can become a face on their beer label. Pretty cool, right?!

Let's look at the review, shall we...



The review is also available on blip.tv and YouTube.

1. [PRE-REVIEW]

• brewery: Duvel brewery, Belgium
  
• type of beer: blond premium lager
  
• bought in: Belgium by a friend
  
• container grade (bottle): a cute small 
  

2. [REVIEW]

• the looks: head (very white), body (light yellow champagne like color)
  
• the taste: refreshing and crisp with subtle hoppiness
  
• the smell: hoppy
  

3. [RECOMMENDATION]

I'll have another one but maybe not right away...

I like Beer Ads (#24)

What has this world come to... gorgeous girls in a brewery do not tempt men enough. The beer does. Or maybe it's just surprising for me... Enjoy this cool Tui ad.

A camouflage for beer

I don't know if this is something you should try but I thought it might be interesting to see how you can camouflage your beer can in a public place so that you can enjoy your hoppy drink without strange looks.

I personally prefer my beer in a glass in a place where everyone can enjoy it and not hide while doing it. What do you think?

I like Beer Ads (#23)

In Korea they drink beer in style. Do you drink in style?

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Pauwel Kwak (#37)

Today I try a Belgium beer called Pauwel Kwak which is famous for its special beer glass. If you don't know what it is you can read about it here or just fast forward the video to 1:30. Enjoy!

Let's look at the review, shall we...

The video is also available on YouTube.

1. [PRE-REVIEW]

• brewery: Bosteels brewery, Belgium
  
• type of beer: amber ale
  
• bought in: Belgium by a friend
  
• container grade (bottle): a regular small 
  

2. [REVIEW]

• the looks: head (airy and nice), body (amber picked from the sea)
  
• the taste: gassy, from refreshing to malty to bitter
  
• the smell: light ale smell (or smale if you will)
  

3. [RECOMMENDATION]

I'll have another one but maybe not right away...

I like Beer Ads (#22)

I am kind of confused about the place of this ad. Should I put it in "Beer Randomness" - as an example of an awesome beer opener;) or in "I like Beer Ads". What do you think?

If you were wondering Ariana is a Bulgarian beer, now owned by Heineken.

Who is a beer connoisseur

Thanks to StumbleUpon I found an interesting flowchart which helps you find out whether you are a beer snob. Since I don't really the word snob I replaced it with a more sophisticated one. And let's face it more appropriate to beer;)

Below you can see the original from Sloshspot.

I like Beer Ads (#21)

Do you remember the classic beer ads? This one is almost 30 years old. Fancy and traditional.


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Leffe blonde (#35) and bruine (#36)

In this episode I try something new. I'm comparing two different beers of the same beer brand. The brand is of Belgium origin of course. Slowly but surely the Belgium months are coming to an end. Just a few left.

Leffe blonde and bruine from Girl Likes Beer on Vimeo.

The review is also available on blip.tv and YouTube.

1. [PRE-REVIEW]

• brewery: Stella Artois brewery (InBev), Belgium
  
• type of beer: premium ales, Abbey beers
  
• bought in: brought by a friend from Brussels
  
• container grade (bottle): regular 
  

Leffe blonde

2. [REVIEW]

• the looks: head (small and white) body (light honey)
  
• the taste: honey and citrus note with a bitter aftertaste
• the smell: honey mixed with citrus
  

3. [RECOMMENDATION]

I'll have another one but maybe not right away...

Leffe bruine

2. [REVIEW]

• the looks: head (dark and creamy) body (cherry going into caramel)
  
• the taste: malty
  
• the smell: heavy caramel
  

3. [RECOMMENDATION]

Whatever I guess...

I like Beer Ads (#20)

Wouldn't you like to drink a beer that is advertised by the most interesting man in the world. My favorite part: "The police often question him just because they find him interesting".

So stay thirsty my friends:)

History of beer cans

I don't know if you collected cans as a child but I certainly did. The beer ones were usually the best. Soda cans are just so ordinary, aren't they. I might reconsider my last statement.

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I like Beer Ads (#19)

So what do you think...

More seriously though, here are some vintage Schlitz beer ads. Enjoy!

More can be found here. Doesn't they remind you of a Miller ad I shared some time ago.