HB Cherry Belgian Quad

The Athletic was unfortunately my least favorite of the bunch. It came across the most thin and sharp tasting, and had this really prominent raw grain flavor that I found distracting. I usually kind of like a bit of that in some lagers, but I’m guessing without the alcohol to balance it just sort of becomes super apparent. I know they have to really push the pH low on these for food safety as well, so I’m wondering if maybe that also enhanced any of those flavors. It definitely wasn’t bad my any means, just not great relative to the others.I thought the Guinness was pretty decent. How was the Athletic Octoberfest? The only issue I had with N/A's was, in general, there's a lot of added carbs. I wish they could make a 3% beer taste/feel like a 10%er. Now that would be money!
I've consumed a lot of NA beers. I find freshness REALLY makes a difference, especially with the "hoppy" styles.The Athletic was unfortunately my least favorite of the bunch. It came across the most thin and sharp tasting, and had this really prominent raw grain flavor that I found distracting. I usually kind of like a bit of that in some lagers, but I’m guessing without the alcohol to balance it just sort of becomes super apparent. I know they have to really push the pH low on these for food safety as well, so I’m wondering if maybe that also enhanced any of those flavors. It definitely wasn’t bad my any means, just not great relative to the others.
I've always felt beer should have its own action figure!Back at RV after bike ride sharing hops inspired recovery beverage with my Bro. View attachment 858175
That's 10 AM in Maui though...It’s 4:00 so it’s not really day drinking, right?
I need to get me a selection of Oktoberfest beers, only had a couple this year and I feel like I need to step it up. I got this one and it didn't impress me.SN O'fest Festbier
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Live there or visiting? Lived in Kahului for 7/8th grade.That's 10 AM in Maui though...
Agreed, Guinness was by far the closest to the real deal. I try and always keep it on hand. Here’s another one that I’ve been enjoying and does a fairly good job of recreating the original.I've consumed a lot of NA beers. I find freshness REALLY makes a difference, especially with the "hoppy" styles.
Having said that Guinness 0 is by far my favorite NA beer. It's so close to the original it's crazy.
Just got back a few days ago. Jet lag is a real bear at my age.Live there or visiting?
Both yours? That's a full night of drinking for me.
Cool name, nice canI need to get me a selection of Oktoberfest beers, only had a couple this year and I feel like I need to step it up. I got this one and it didn't impress me.
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