Drink A Cold One

This was a fantastic beer. All ingredients are certified organic and it showed. The flavor reminded me a bit like a Hoegaarden but better. With a fruity yet hoppy taste and a smooth finish. This is a beer once poured into a pint glass, goes down fast!

Food Pairing: I could definitely drink this beer with a nice piece of salmon or a really good salmon or fish dip and crackers.

Rating: *** 1/2

So today I went to my first beer tasting at the House of Glunz in Chicago. The beer was Hirter Morchl Dark from Austria. The tasting was actually a combined wine and beer tasting with the Hirter Morchl being the only beer represented at the tasting.

Quick review of the House of Glunz: Very nostalgic, very old world feel with a nice and knowledgeable staff and a great selection of wines and beers.

Now on to the beer:

I immediately thought of root beer when it hit the palette with a subtle hint of cocoa and malts. Even though it is a darker colored lager, it is actually very light and refreshing.

Food Pairing: I would definitely consider drinking this beer while eating a bratwurst or hot dog and even a good burger. It is light enough to go with any of these foods.

I will definitely consider this beer when I can find it in liquor stores or bars.

Rating: ****