Beer
35 billion gallons of beer sell worldwide each year. It is over a $330 billion industry. And yet… one must be the best. But which one is the best of all? It is an interesting question; no doubt personal perception plays a role. Still, is the most popular beer really the best? How many people do you know that have tried Speckled Hen or Hop Head (and these are just some of the easy to pronounce and more popular ones)?
Certainly popularity does play a role, but people that are limited by few experiences should recognize the restrictions or their scrutiny. If Coors or Molson is the most exotic beer you’ve tried in the last few years you might just have to admit your limitations. And while I am not the most erudite of drinkers I do think that I have something special to offer you and I do believe that I have explored this world to an extinct far more diverse than is the average. And what precisely do I think I might have to offer my good readers? Well… faithful followers I, HaKohen have come to the following conclusion - Innis & Gunn – Oak Aged Beer is my personal favorite and is perhaps more importantly the greatest beer in the world.
In my humble opinion, you may not be able to find it at your local store, but you should certainly take a look.
Check ‘em out at http://www.innisandgunn.com/index.htm
It is well worth it!
lowendaction says:
ahhh, the holy brew!
This topic is near and dear to my heart. My parents are missionaries in Germany, and I was therefore raised with arguably some of the finest fermented goodness in the world!
What sets the German (and this goes for most European beers) beers apart from American, is their “Reinheitsgebot”. Which refers to their federal regulations of what may NOT be contained in locally brewed beer. Most importantly or course being the chemical preservatives that the large brand American’s live for. I’m not familiar with Canada’s regulations (if any) in this area…
Here are some of my fav’s. I’d be curious how many of these you might be able to get your hands on.
Detmolder Pils
Warsteiner
Herforder Pils
Samuel Smith’s Otmeal Stout
I’ve also had some luck with Indian beers, try “Taj Majal”.
good times…drink up!
April 19th, 2007 at 1:37 pm
bastard bob says:
I concure. Ha Kohen, the Manifesto editor (Dylan) and myself all sat around and consumed some of these tasty beverages on Saturday. I’m drinking one right now. Excellent beer.
April 25th, 2007 at 9:51 pm
bastard bob says:
Fuck. I spelled concur wrong… I hate looking like a moron.
April 25th, 2007 at 9:52 pm
James B. says:
Cool Blog. I commented on it on a blog rating site. But I like the interesting spread of topis, especially as the show the intersection of religion and pop culture. I will be back to read more. And thanks for the beer post! Nothing like a good new brew to try out.
May 1st, 2007 at 3:10 pm
Ha Kohen says:
Samuel Smith’s Otmeal Stout! Now that sounds right up my alley. I will check that one out and see where I can order it.
May 9th, 2007 at 12:42 pm