Day 61 - PIKE'S PILSENER OAKBANK BEER

Beer 61 - Pike's Pilsener Oakbank Beer.....first time

Really interesting combination. On the opening of the bottle the initial dissapointment was due to an aroma of a very standard local lager. Strange though, while pouring into the glass the scent had transformed into that of a fruity pale ale? Which is by the way, quite a bit what it tasted like.....I'm confused - this is labelled as a 'pilsener'??

I do think they's missed the target - but came up with a very enjoyable brew none the less! Pale in colour with fruity overtones as I said earlier. It is clear, crisp and refreshing - giving way to a nice bitter finish which is pilsener-like. I don't think that's enough to qualify it as such.

My rating....4

Thought for the Day......I've got to admit, I am unearthing some super impressive beers I would never have come across in this lifetime - but for my beer challenge!

Day 60 - GROLSCH Premium Lager

Beer 60 - Grolsch Premium Lager.....had my first one in Sep-10

This was my first one since starting the challenge (first time in a glass). Enjoyed it more than I realised! Pours a golden hue with tremendous creamy head. Full malt flavour - more than I had previously recalled. Solid but not overbearing bitterness. They label this on a 'lager'....to me a little more like some of the pilseners I've sampled. My favourite Dutch brew so far. Love it! 

My rating.....5!

Thought for the Day.....Interesting that we love the sweet taste of fructose so much that the general population are oblivious to it's damaging and long lasting effect on our health. We've got our family back on track. FRUCTOSE = POISON!!!!

Check out David Gillespie's "Sweet Poison"