Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Clive Barnes Memorial (Dead at 81) Lager Lunacy

We mourn Clive Barnes NY Times theater critic dead at age 81 on my mother Rhoda's birthday. One Canadian lager (a pilsner) will take on two domestic lagers; one is the king of beers, and the other from Trader Joe's.
Budweiser: Color-Clear golden Nose-Of grain First taste-Strong Observations-Fast fade Where Brewed? St. Louis, Mo. Fizziness-Foamy; lots of bubbles Cost-$.63 Aftertaste-Not much Rating-5.5
LaBatt's: Color-Clear golden Nose-Funky strange First taste-Nice taste Observations-Smooth; refreshing Where Brewed? Toronto, Canada Fizziness-Rim head; few bubbles Cost-$1.00 Aftertaste-Full mouth Rating-7.25
Trader Joe's Bohemian: Color-Slightly cloudy golden Nose-Weird First taste-Back throat Observations-Unusual flavor Where Brewed? San Jose, Cal. Fizziness-Rim head; few bubbles Cost-$1.00 Aftertaste-Still different Rating-6.75
Final Thought-LaBatt very good; Trader Joe's OK; Bud innocuous
Mike Komaroff BeerBaron

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