Wednesday 30 December 2009

Big beer christmas tree

A little behind the schedule since Christmas were last week but it might still work. So what would you do with a 1000 Heineken bottles? Knew it, a giant beer christmas tree in Shanghai.

Friday 25 December 2009

Hoegaarden (#64)

This time the introduction will be really short. I wish you a very Merry Christmas. Enjoy some family time with great food, singing, presents and hopefully snow.


The video is also available on YouTube.

1. [PRE-REVIEW]

  • brewery: Hoegaarden brewery, Belgium
  • type of beer: wheat beer
  • bought in: a supermarket in Warsaw
  • container grade (bottle): nice silvery style 

2. [REVIEW]

  • the looks: head (not significant), body (foggy, light yellow)
  • the taste: nice light citrus note with honey touch
  • the smell: honey meets lemon

3. [RECOMMENDATION]

Wednesday 16 December 2009

Periodic Table of Beer Styles

No comments necessary I think:)


via Mona's Posterous

Asahi (#62) and Singha (#63)

Back from Copenhagen I dive into Asian beer market and compare Japanese with Thai beer. Namely Asahi with Singha. With a surprising justification the winner is... Let's see shall we.

This video is also available on YouTube.

Asahi

1. [PRE-REVIEW]

  • brewery: Asahi breweries, Japan
  • type of beer: lager
  • bought in: a supermarket in Warsaw
  • container grade (bottle): nice silvery style 

2. [REVIEW]

  • the looks: head (light), body (dark yellow going into light orange)
  • the taste: sort of like cold sparkling sake
  • the smell: hoppines

3. [RECOMMENDATION]





Singha


1. [PRE-REVIEW]

  • brewery: Boon Rawd brewery, Thailand
  • type of beer: pale lager
  • bought in: supermarket in Warsaw
  • container grade (bottle): standard one

2. [REVIEW]

  • the looks: head (light), body (dark yellow going into light orange)
  • the taste: more full bodied, big bitterness
  • the smell: hoppiness with lemon touch
3. [RECOMMENDATION]


Friday 11 December 2009

Harboe Classic Jubileum 110 (#61)

For my last beer in Copenhagen I've chosen an anniversary beer from Harboe brewery. They make a bunch of different beers with different labels which are changed quite often to tell you the truth.
One latest brand is particularly interesting. I didn't see in stores so I cannot tell you how it tastes but the idea behind the beer is very up-to-date, at least environment wise.

Coming back to Harboe Classic 110. Let's see the review, shall we.

The review is also available on YouTube.

1. [PRE-REVIEW]

  • brewery: Harboe Bryggeri, Denmark
  • type of beer: lager
  • bought in: a store in Copenhagen
  • container grade (bottle): standard with sort of fancy label

2. [REVIEW]

  • the looks: head (fat white), body (light yellow)
  • the taste: slightly hoppy and airy (might be to bitter for some)
  • the smell: smell less

3. [RECOMMENDATION]





And this concludes Copenhagen episodes.

Friday 4 December 2009

Tiger (#60)

Today I want to present you the second Copenhagen episode. This one surprisngly not with a Danish beer. When I saw Tiger on the store shelf I just couldn't resist. After all their commercials are great - I'm sure you remember this one.


The video is also available on YouTube.

1. [PRE-REVIEW]

  • brewery: Asia Pacific Breweries Ltd, Singapore
  • type of beer: lager
  • bought in: bought in a store in Copenhagen
  • container grade (bottle): standard

2. [REVIEW]

  • the looks: head (subtle), body (pale light yellow)
  • the taste: airy watery bitter
  • the smell: sweet hoppiness

3. [RECOMMENDATION]


Wednesday 2 December 2009

20 things worth knowing about beer

It's been a while since I shared some beer randomness. But when I saw this one I knew it needs to be shown on Girl Likes Beer blog.

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