My old mate @super_ram will be interested in this.

I’m on holiday here in Isle of Wight where there is a Garlic farm that sells everything garlic related including Garlic Beer, being a beet lover I just had to try it and asked the girl selling it about it, apparently it’s made with black garlic which is very mild. I must admit the garlic is very subtle and it’s a pleasant drink.

At least I won’t be troubled by vampires. 
 

Have you ever tried Rauchbier @Fan of Big Tone. It's a speciality of Bamberg Germany... imagine drinking a beer with the aroma of a bonfire????

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoked_beer

Hoping @DangerousSausage has sampled it too?

Sounds interesting but where would I get it?

23 minutes ago, Fan of Big Tone said:

Sounds interesting but where would I get it?

Germany !!!!!HA HA

https://www.thebelgianbeercompany.com/p/world-beers/schlenkerla-rauchbier/

4 hours ago, super_ram said:

Germany !!!!!HA HA

I assumed it would have been a Romanian beer, as it would explain the garlic.

Person 1: Have you tried that new retro bar up the hill?
Person 2: No, I thought that was a boarding house or hotel?
Person 1: A new property developer has turned it into a nice new bar.
Person 2: Shall we go sometime? It sounds interesting.

Next @Fan of Big Tone, will say he knows black pudding with garlic in it.

Do you remember this book, @super_ram?

24 minutes ago, Chris said:

I assumed it would have been a Romanian beer, as it would explain the garlic.

Person 1: Have you tried that new retro bar up the hill?
Person 2: No, I thought that was a boarding house or hotel?
Person 1: A new property developer has turned it into a nice new bar.
Person 2: Shall we go sometime? It sounds interesting.

Next @Fan of Big Tone, will say he knows black pudding with garlic in it.

Do you remember this book, @super_ram?

Yes,well  Count Boris if not the plot.

5 minutes ago, super_ram said:

Yes,well  Count Boris if not the plot.

I need to steal William's copy and let Ava read it, it's a very good book.

Garlic beer? It's the future! 

16 hours ago, Piethagoram said:

Have you ever tried Rauchbier @Fan of Big Tone. It's a speciality of Bamberg Germany... imagine drinking a beer with the aroma of a bonfire????

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoked_beer

Hoping @DangerousSausage has sampled it too?

Schlenkerla is amazing, the smell is just like smokey bacon although the taste can take a bit of getting used to.

I've been to Bamberg a few times so I've been lucky enough to sample it there, I also happen to live near a big beer supermarket that stocks it, otherwise it's difficult to get hold of in Germany too. But keep an eye out at your local watering hole - I know Beerheadz used to sell bottles of it, maybe they still do?

The concept of garlic beer does sound rather off-putting, especially as I’m not particularly fond of beer or lager to begin with. The thought of how foul garlic beer might taste is quite daunting. It seems that many individuals of my age are increasingly opting not to drink. The idea of honey in beer did initially strike me as odd, but at least it adds a touch of sweetness.

Garlic Beer? Whose madness was that? It doesn't sound appealing to me. ????

I haven't felt this bad since overhearing someone talk about how homebrewing with popcorn made a difference to the overall taste of their beer.

 

 

Garlic beer does sound unappetising @CliftonMagpie, but I won't knock it till I've tried it. I've also had a few beers with honey in them but am not super keen as it can make the beer taste, well, vomity. But one that gets the balance right is Odins Trunk, if you ever see that. That's a lovely drink.

Returning to the smokey beer, the good thing about German beers is that they all consist of the same basic ingredients, so there are no artificial flavourings or similar. 

The brewing world is filled with intrigue and innovation. The concept of incorporating garlic into beer, while initially seeming odd, could potentially introduce a distinctive layer of taste to the brew. Garlic, with its potent aroma, could enhance certain beer types, particularly those with hearty and savoury characteristics.

Like any ingredient, moderation is crucial. An excess of garlic could dominate the beer’s other flavours, just as an overabundance of sweetness can render a beer overly rich or sickly sweet. The goal is to strike the right balance to produce a beer that is intricate, pleasurable, and above all, palatable.

Therefore, although garlic-infused beer may not appeal to all, it’s these types of inventive trials that challenge the norms and keep the craft brewing industry vibrant and varied. Here’s to that! ????

6 hours ago, TheSkipper said:

Garlic Beer? Whose madness was that? It doesn't sound appealing to me. ????

I bet if I gave you a pint and didn’t tell you it was Garlic Beer you wouldn’t know, the garlic  was very subtle and barely discernible.

A personal favourite German beer, is a dunkel from Hofbrauhaus Traunstein. Unfortunately, I have to travel to Germany to drink it!

In terms of lager, one cannot go wrong with a can of Warsteiner!

@Fan of Big Tone please dont offer it me. i thrive in the dark, enjoy late night flights and despise garlic. i might not instantly tell, but i am sure i would notice eventually. ????