Comments on: Show 36: The Case for Pilsners http://www.speakingofbeer.com/2007/08/30/show-36-the-case-for-pilsners/ Exploring the Beerniverse with Charlie the Beer Guy Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:04:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: ditto http://www.speakingofbeer.com/2007/08/30/show-36-the-case-for-pilsners/#comment-6485 ditto Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:03:06 +0000 http://www.speakingofbeer.com/2007/08/30/show-36-the-case-for-pilsners/#comment-6485 I guess what I'm really wondering is if a beer snob from Germany would disdain Pilsners; or one from the U.K. or other countries. I honestly don't know. I do know from my travels that people in other countries enjoy Pilsners as well as other beers. Anyway, I'm not a big fan of Pilsners myself, but from your prompting, I did go out and get some Blue Paddle. It's been a pleasant surprise and I'm drinking one as I write this. So, thanks! :) I guess what I’m really wondering is if a beer snob from Germany would disdain Pilsners; or one from the U.K. or other countries. I honestly don’t know. I do know from my travels that people in other countries enjoy Pilsners as well as other beers.

Anyway, I’m not a big fan of Pilsners myself, but from your prompting, I did go out and get some Blue Paddle. It’s been a pleasant surprise and I’m drinking one as I write this. So, thanks! :)

]]> By: Charlie http://www.speakingofbeer.com/2007/08/30/show-36-the-case-for-pilsners/#comment-6481 Charlie Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:16:19 +0000 http://www.speakingofbeer.com/2007/08/30/show-36-the-case-for-pilsners/#comment-6481 Among beer geeks/snobs, it is pretty fashionable to lump pilsners in with megaswill, and bash on them accordingly. You're right, that's not "everyone", but its definitely a "common" sentiment of those I've spoken with who are, by and large, American. That's all. Glad you liked the show! Among beer geeks/snobs, it is pretty fashionable to lump pilsners in with megaswill, and bash on them accordingly. You’re right, that’s not “everyone”, but its definitely a “common” sentiment of those I’ve spoken with who are, by and large, American. That’s all.

Glad you liked the show!

]]> By: ditto http://www.speakingofbeer.com/2007/08/30/show-36-the-case-for-pilsners/#comment-6477 ditto Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:03:37 +0000 http://www.speakingofbeer.com/2007/08/30/show-36-the-case-for-pilsners/#comment-6477 Great episode. One minor quibble. You make it sounds as if everyone has a dislike of Pilsner beers. That really isn't true: it's mostly an American phenomenon from what I've seen. Great episode. One minor quibble. You make it sounds as if everyone has a dislike of Pilsner beers. That really isn’t true: it’s mostly an American phenomenon from what I’ve seen.

]]> By: Charlie http://www.speakingofbeer.com/2007/08/30/show-36-the-case-for-pilsners/#comment-6400 Charlie Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:09:32 +0000 http://www.speakingofbeer.com/2007/08/30/show-36-the-case-for-pilsners/#comment-6400 Wiz, The Scrimshaw had a bit of that pungent earthy thing that you might experience as skunkiness--which someone likened to "vomit"--though I'd argue that it's at an "appropriate" level (which, of course, doesn't mean you have to like it). The Blue Paddle lacked that entirely and so would probably be the one of this pair I'd recommend you try. Wiz,

The Scrimshaw had a bit of that pungent earthy thing that you might experience as skunkiness–which someone likened to “vomit”–though I’d argue that it’s at an “appropriate” level (which, of course, doesn’t mean you have to like it). The Blue Paddle lacked that entirely and so would probably be the one of this pair I’d recommend you try.

]]> By: Wiz http://www.speakingofbeer.com/2007/08/30/show-36-the-case-for-pilsners/#comment-6399 Wiz Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:48:46 +0000 http://www.speakingofbeer.com/2007/08/30/show-36-the-case-for-pilsners/#comment-6399 Hey, Charlie- Interesting show -- sorry, I'm late in catching up. I have an additional question for you guys about these beers. My fear of the Pilsner style is doubly-reinforced, because not only don't I care for Pabst Michweiser, I also really don't care for the other famous, non-megaswill Pilsner brand I've tried, Pilsner Urquell (ably discussed in an early SoB episode). In your discussion this time around, none of you mentioned the skunky overtones I always get from Urquell (and I don't think I'm alone, there). Am I safe in guessing that these avoid that problem? If so, I'd be interested in checking them out. If they've got the skunky notes, tho, I'll have to pass. Hey, Charlie-

Interesting show — sorry, I’m late in catching up. I have an additional question for you guys about these beers. My fear of the Pilsner style is doubly-reinforced, because not only don’t I care for Pabst Michweiser, I also really don’t care for the other famous, non-megaswill Pilsner brand I’ve tried, Pilsner Urquell (ably discussed in an early SoB episode).

In your discussion this time around, none of you mentioned the skunky overtones I always get from Urquell (and I don’t think I’m alone, there). Am I safe in guessing that these avoid that problem? If so, I’d be interested in checking them out. If they’ve got the skunky notes, tho, I’ll have to pass.

]]>