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After work beer. Tomorrow will be another S*itShow...

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Well, here we go again, another “Festbier” and yes it’s a Murkster! Yesterday I was moaning and grumbling about these quasi-German brews available from domestic brewers here in California. Ladies and Gentlemen, what is the issue here? A Festbier is supposed to be somewhat lighter and more easily drinkable than a Märzenbier, CRYSTAL CLEAR, deep straw color, white puffy head, dry enough to be completely glugged, gulped and chugged in HUGE volumes…… Festbier!

What we have here is another murky, headless, too “orangy” color, lacing-less, too sweet, lower carbonation Märzen. Looks a lot like yesterday’s Murkster. Brewer is East Brother Beer Company, Richmond, California.

So if you’re looking for a little action with a 5.8% ABV brew to get lit up tonight, drink up! Drink another! If you’re looking for a Festbier, look elsewhere….

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Spotted this sake at Rouses grocery and decided to give it a try. No idea if this is a "good" brand because I haven't had much sake but it was the only one they had. Had it both chilled and warmed to the "traditional" temperature of 105*F according to the label. Enjoyed both, maybe prefer the warmed for its more floral character. 15.6%
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Looks like we have a partially frozen Festbier here! ‘Gotta be careful what these cans touch in the expansive and temperature controlled Beermeister32 Bierhoard!

Hüftgold is another SoCal Festbier – THIS TIME IT’S RIGHT ON! Color is perfect, flavor is true to form. It really is amazing how you can really nail a style if you are paying attention to the little details.

El Segundo brewing, located (where else) in El Segundo, California brews Hüftgold as a seasonal brew for the Oktoberfest celebration. 5.8% ABV, perfect deep straw color, perfect hopping, nice head (once the ice recedes a bit!) great lacing. The can says it’ll have you doing a Zwiefachter faster that you can say “Quietsheentchen.” This one is a chugger! Prost!


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