I thoroughly enjoyed the craft beer explosion over the last 10-15 years. That said, I was bummed to see my favorite European beers disappear off the grocery store shelves. Pilsner Urquell, Becks, St. Pauli, Bass, Newcastle, and many others slowly gave way and finally lost all shelf space. In all the stores whether it is a Kroger, Food Lion, Publix .... Whatever. Gone.
But yesterday I was thrilled to find Pilsner Urquell at Publix!!! Hurray. It has been over 10 years since I enjoyed one and surprised to discover a brown bottle replaced the green. When did that happen?
So... Asking others - have you noticed the recent arrival of many old Euro classic beers in your big grocery chains?
If so - what brands?
(For me ... Becks, Pilsner Urquell and Harp are back. Still no Bass or New Castle and other English legends.)
But yesterday I was thrilled to find Pilsner Urquell at Publix!!! Hurray. It has been over 10 years since I enjoyed one and surprised to discover a brown bottle replaced the green. When did that happen?
So... Asking others - have you noticed the recent arrival of many old Euro classic beers in your big grocery chains?
If so - what brands?
(For me ... Becks, Pilsner Urquell and Harp are back. Still no Bass or New Castle and other English legends.)