So I've been slowly gathering parts for a kegerator, and one of the first uses will be to use the temperature control to create a lager. I've been trying to make up my mind on what sort of style to shoot for (bavarian/bohemian pils, helles, vienna, etc). Along those lines, I've been trying different imports I've found.
I consider it research. And I do enjoy research!
But here's the problem---many of them come in green bottles. UV-passing, skunk-producing green bottles. Some were so bad that I won't even cook with them!
Why in the world would respected breweries (Pilsner Urquell comes to mind) package their products in vessels which are destined to damage the product! Is it tradition, or some sort of misguided marketing?
Whatever it is, I wish they'd stop... I'll take my beer without the skunk!
I consider it research. And I do enjoy research!
But here's the problem---many of them come in green bottles. UV-passing, skunk-producing green bottles. Some were so bad that I won't even cook with them!
Why in the world would respected breweries (Pilsner Urquell comes to mind) package their products in vessels which are destined to damage the product! Is it tradition, or some sort of misguided marketing?
Whatever it is, I wish they'd stop... I'll take my beer without the skunk!