#macrobrew

[stastrodome]

When I was young, because I traveled frequently, my mother would pray to Saint Christopher on my behalf. She did so long after Saint Christopher's name was left off the revised liturgical calendar (despite his standing as the patron saint of travelers) as he was one those Saints whose stories or existence were more pure folklore. My mother knew all this but she held onto her devotion and did so with a smile.

"Did your plane crash?"

"No, Ma."

"Then thank Saint Kit!"

[beerlovetoronto]

HOLSTEN MAIBOCK ~ HOLSTEN BRAUEREI

7% from Hamburg, Germany

This maibock (helles bock) was sampled from a 500 mL tin. It is advertised as being brewed under the German purity act and only contains four natural ingredients (water, malts, grain and yeast). The beer poured a clear medium amber yellow with an average size bright white head, which disappeared fairly quickly and left no lacing to speak of. That aroma in mostly pale malts, but there are also traces of cereal, bread, alcohol, corn, hay, honey and a little herbal/floral hop. The taste was somewhat sweet, with lots of malts and cereal. The alcohol makes an appearance mid swig and the finish has a light herbal/floral hoppiness to it. The body is medium as is the carbonation. This beer reminds me of an amped up adjunct lager - perhaps not the best example of the style. That being said, it is cheap and cheerful.

[moreisasmith]

(06/07/21) 2020-2021 Coronavirus House Arrest Day 448 - The U.S. Supreme Court rules that thousands of immigrants with temporary status are ineligible to apply to become permanent residents. With the bar officially open until we are free to FULLY roam uninhibited (which could be soon!), tonight's elixir is this favorite Mexican beer bought from a local @Vons: Grupo Modelo "Modelo Especial Pilsner-Style Lager Beer" 4.4% ABV - amber color, light malty aroma, low body, light malty watery flavor, crisp finish, and slight malty aftertaste. Paired with takeout from @EggNBird: °Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich °Fries °Country Bird Sandwich w/Avocado °Large Vinegar Slaw °Large Mac Salad °Large Korean Slaw °Dirty Fries Drank and dined while watching the docuseries "Explained Season 2" streaming on @Netflix. Continue to stay safe, wear a face covering, wash your hands, and drink plenty of liquids! . . . @Untappd @LABrewers @ModeloUSA #Mexican #Macrobrew #Cerveza #Beer #Pilsner #Lager #Cheers #BeersOfTheWorld #BeerPorn (at Silver Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/CP3O1SyjDmg/?utm_medium=tumblr

[moreisasmith]

(06/06/21) 2020-2021 Coronavirus House Arrest Day 447 - No-news weekend continues! With the bar officially open until we are free to FULLY roam uninhibited (which could be soon!), tonight's elixir is this Laotian beer surprisingly found at a local @99CentsOnly Store: Lao Brewery Co. Ltd. "Beerlao Lager Beer" 5.0% ABV - amber color, light malty sweet aroma, low body, light malty sweet flavor, clean finish, and slight honey malty aftertaste. Paired with home-cooked  orange chicken vegetable medley and steamed white rice. Drank and dined while watching the crime series "Law & Order SVU Season 22" and "Law & Order Organized Crime Season 1" streaming on @Hulu. Continue to stay safe, wear a face covering, wash your hands, and drink plenty of liquids! . . . @Untappd @LABrewers @BeerLao_Official #Laos #Macrobrew #Beer #Lager #Cheers #BeersOfTheWorld #BeerPorn (at Silver Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPz2YwJDJ--/?utm_medium=tumblr

[moreisasmith]

(06/05/21) 2020-2021 Coronavirus House Arrest Day 446 - No-news weekend begins! With the bar officially open until we are free to FULLY roam uninhibited (which could be soon!), tonight's elixir is this Filipino beer surprisingly found at a local @99CentsOnly Store: San Miguel Brewery "Pale Pilsen Premium Beer" 5.0% ABV - amber color, light malty sweet aroma, low body, light honey malty flavor, smooth finish, and minimal honey malty aftertaste. Paired with homemade vegetable Shanghai lumpias, vegetable stir-fry, and steamed white rice. Drank and dined while watching the teen series "One Tree Hill Season 9" streaming on @Hulu. Continue to stay safe, wear a face covering, wash your hands, and drink plenty of liquids! . . . @Untappd @LABrewers @SanMiguelBeerPH @SanMiguelBeerInternational #Philippines #Macrobrew #Beer #Pilsner #Cheers #BeersOfTheWorld #BeerPorn (at Silver Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPw6SsVj9Or/?utm_medium=tumblr

[brewnoob]

A Glimpse Inside North Korea’s Secretive Brewing Scene

Despite having limited access to ingredients, the Hermit Kingdom is nevertheless awash in beer—with plenty of North Korean propaganda on the side.

“Due to international sanctions, brewers explained they have only one source of yeast—from the local technical institute—and one source of hops,  reportedly from near Mount Paektu,”

[brewnoob]

Why Elizabeth Warren (and Every Would-Be President) Prefers Macrobrews

Why Elizabeth Warren (and Every Would-Be President) Prefers Macrobrews

The beer of politics hasn’t changed in decades.