Your Comments, Criticisms and Contributions - August 2004
Dear Sir,
I am looking for an Italian beer I had while visiting in Washington state. I believe it was called or at least close to Bremea. I did not see this name listed on your web site and was hoping you can give me some information on this beer. Thank you for your time.
- Lenette Hastings
Could it be that the beer you're talking about is Menabrea? A pale lager in a green bottle? If so, simply ask at your best available beer retailer if it's available.
I have been trying to find some information about a brewery in Zweibrucken and Pirmasens, Germany called Parkbrau. I was stationed there in the late 70's and early 80's and their Christmas beer (Pirminator -SP?) was one of the best I've ever had. I would like to find out about getting some shipped to my home. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
- Wayne Langsdorf
You can practice your German here: http://www.park-bellheimer.de/
Is there a collector's market for beer? If so, what are the highest price beers that have been bought/sold in this market? I've found info elsewhere about the record price for commercially available beer being around $100/case. This seems low. Since you've mentioned that some people cellar beer, there must be higher prices charged for the best of this. What do you know about it? Thanks.
- Terry R
There is a small collectors market for beer, about one one-millionth the size of that for wine. As for the top prices, I really can't say. Troll around eBay for long enough, though, and I can guarantee you that you'll find some decent auctions underway.
(And some very kind feedback from a northern California visitor to beerbistro, the beer cuisine restaurant and bar I co-own in Toronto.)
Well, Stephen, I've got to say that beerbistro was the highlight of the trip.
I was warmly greeted by Brian. He mentioned that you had told him that I'd be by, and he welcomed me with wheat beer tasters, which I thought was a wise choice (or is that weisse choice?) to present to a thirsty traveler.
The very attentive Vickie took care of the rest of my needs. She had a pretty good beer knowledge - a very refreshing change from most of the rest of the world.
Your beer selection was very well considered and balanced. When I travel, I mainly like to concentrate on the locals but sometimes like to fall back on the more exotic but more widely available. After a thirsty 2000 mile flight a refreshing Cantillon Gueuze sounded perfect. The beer menu, obviously authored by you, showed that great balance that I like. Enjoyable reading for the 3 hours I spent there.
The delightful food provided a splendid palate cleansing between beers. Your pairings were quite thoughtful.
Thanks for the perfect beer experience Stephen!
- Chris Bushman
Thank you, Chris. And I hope that when you're next through town I will not be on the road, as I was this time.
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