6.10.2005

Beer Review: Ekstra Castle Ale

I checked this one out on a whim. It was the only beer at Trader Joe's I wasn't familiar with, and at $5.99 for six pint bottles I couldn't lose unless I got hit by a car in the parking lot.

Pros:
1: From Lithuania.
Awesome!
2: Strong as hell.
I'm reeling in my chair after one with dinner.
3: Cost effective.
Not much more than a sixer of canned piss from the local chain convinience store.
4: Tasty!
Drinks a lot easier than I expect from an ale that packs a punch.


Cons:
None, really.

It's tasty and goes down smooth with that slightly sweet taste I associate with Czech beers. It doesn't taste much like an ale in fact, more like a pilsner.
I guess I should list "false advertising" as a con...

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

After arriving home from enjoying a nice pitcher of Hefe Weizen from the local pizza brewery, I am intrigued by this Czech beer. I usually enjoy them and would definately give this a try. Trader Joe's carry it, or maybe World Market?

baxie said...

I got it at The Joes- it's certainly worth a try.

Tastes good, packs a punch, good price.

Thumbs up!