Goomba wrote:
> enigma wrote:
>
>> too hoppy?! IPA is *supposed* to be hoppy! hops is the preservative
>> that allowed ale to survive shipping.
>> granted most Americans want beer that tastes like the grains & hops
>> walked through the boil with boots on...
>> lee
>
> When we lived in Germany, the "beer man" would even come to your house
> to deliver cases of local brew (which was quite a feat when you consider
> how they hauled those heavy cases of glass bottles up a LOT of flights
> of stairs!) and yet there were still *some* Americans who preferred to
> buy Budweiser shipped over from the us. Mind boggling!

That is not too surprising. Most beer drinkers are hooked on their
particular brand. Having drank my share of beer and knowing lots of beer
drinkers, I think that lot of it has to do with being able to down
large quantities without suffering side effects. Advertising has a lot
to do with it, and goodness knows that popularity with the masses
doesn't mean superior quality.

About 10 years ago I travelled to Europe with two of my brothers. While
both are very brand loyal, the older one suggested that we drink only
local beers, preferably those made in the towns we were in, or nearest
to them.