First let me say that i could not agree more whole heartily with Grahams comments below regarding the Eistenbahn brews. These beers are great.
Thankfully Graham has done all the history so will get on with the tasting.
I feel a bit foolish because the label of this one tuned me off. Almost to the point that i thought it was another one of those gimmicky, get you in with the funny label type things. Its just a bit odd with the 'wild west' font.
Anyway, i soon forgot all about the label when i tasted the beer.
First thing i noticed was a nose which is similar to the best parts of a lot of Spanish lagers. Nice and dry with astringent fruit. Then the taste... very, very good! It is a real golden ale. Creamy with a pure, fine bead which heads up just the right amount.
I got a big surprise when i read on the bottle that the alc content is 8.5%. I cannot believe how well they hide the warm rich alcohol taste which so often ruins a good beer (deliriem tremmins is a point in case).
There is plenty of spice and hop flavour, and the right balance of fruit and acid. The finish is still somehow crispish and fresh which is quite an achievement when you have 8.5%.
The yeast is imported from Belgium which is no surprise when considering the taste.
Never had a chance to get this one in the Riedel beer glass, it should go in a chalice like the Duvel or Chimay glasses.
Another great beer. I guess i will have to review a bad beer eventually..... perhaps i will go and poor myself a Pure Blonde...
Dan
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