green like spring grass

It was time to run for pickles, a chore these days.  The German store is the only one that has any worth buying, so I took the opportunity to snap up a German beer too.  The selection is more limited than in specialized beer stores, of course, but there are still some things I haven't seen before.  While it's a rainy week, it's not especially cold right now, so a light beer seemed like a good bet.  Jever's perky green bottle and "friesisch Herb" caught my attention in the end, since I might need something stimulating at the end of the day.  A nice German pilsner, with a healthy dose of bitter, should pick me right up.

It has a definitely musky aroma, straw like color, and bubbly but short-lived head.  The typical German flavor of country greenery wells up in the aftertaste once the sharp bitterness has died down.  It's not as clean and crisp as some pilsners, being on the heavy side with a rounded and mouth-filling taste.  After swallowing, it takes a few minutes to clear out, although it's not as syrupy as other styles can get.  It's a lightening drink for dark and drippy days, although probably better with something to go with it.

Supplier: Fass
Price: €1.30