Two beer winger Dinger, it was a fight to the end...
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Here are the first two beers reviewed on this blog, Tree Brewing and Damm co. Its a Pilsner fight to the death and like Highlander, there can only be ONE! We start off with with Kelowna....
Kelowna Pilsner - Tree Brewing Co. 4.8% alc./vol.
Serving Format: 500ml can into clean pint glass.
About: Brewery started in 1996, Stefan Buhl brew master.
Appearance: Light amber, condensed head that recedes quickly, Normal bubble.
Smell: Malty, small amount of honey.
Taste: starts off round and creamy, dry mid pallet of straw/grassy hop, with a bitter medium long finish that creeps to the sides of your tongue. Vanilla and steely notes also appear as beer sits.
Mouth feel: Round and carbonated.
Overall: A pleasing pilsner with a ‘craft’ taste. Recommended with fries or chicken wings, a good way to relax and quench thirst on a hot day (post ride). Has the “tree brewery taste” to it, not sure if it’s the specific hop’s they use or what but I notice they all have a unique ‘taste’ to them. 4/5
Estrella Damm – Barcelona Spain 4.6% alc./vol.
About: Brewed since 1876, Flagship beer of S.A.Damm brewery.
Serving Format: 500ml can to -new- pint glass
Appearance: Pale honey coloured, pain to pour (lots of head) large bubble head.
Smell: Very fruity, smidge of hop.
Taste: Starts ~sweet, mid pallet of watery malt, round watery turning into orange zest on finish with small amount of carbonation. Sweetness follows start to finish.
Mouth feel: Small amount of carbonation, soft and smooth
Overall: I have been recommended this beer by many people, and can see the mass appeal as this beer is smooth and easy drinking. This beer is very palatable but I taste mass production? All in all a good beer if on the menu but if you’re seeking adventure you won’t find it here. 3/5
And the winner of this bout goes to -Kelowna Pilsner- It was a close one as I have been a fan of Estrella for a while now and had never had Kelowna Pil before. Both beers offered a great way to unwind after a hard days work on the trail, and both beers were very affordable (500ml Estrella @ 2.80 and Kelowna pil @ 2.60 local co-op LS) This concludes the Beer part of reviews, I just want to give a shout out at my fav. glass that got knocked off the table during this review R.I.P. buddy you zigged when you should've zagged! I'll post the next two contestants in the Gear review coming up near the end of this week, till then PEACE.
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