Pistonhead Beer!

[cronk-flakes]

Popped in to the Systembolaget the other day and this beer caught my eye.

I didn't buy any (yet!) but when I do, I will let you know how it tastes (presumably with a hint of oil or such).

It claims to be a 'Hot rodding beer' and is produced in Sweden. Apologies for the ste photo, had my hands full with other things!

[Garlick]

We demand samples for the office.....

[soad]

Top find - cheers for sharing. Someone needs to sample it.

[cronk-flakes]

I might not get another chance to find it (couldn't find it in my local Systembolaget the other day). I found this one about 600km north in Sälen.

I'm going to drive to 3 other places this weekend in an attempt to track it down! Otherwise, I could have a very long beer run on my hands!

[Republik]

[RacingPete]

I have just emailed their communications director from the Brewery that makes it... hopefully we can get a review of Pistonhead beer on PistonHeads very soon.

I will now rename my title to be chief beer roadtester

[cronk-flakes]

Always going above and beyond the call of duty for work, eh?

[RacingPete]

cronk-flakes said:

Always going above and beyond the call of duty for work, eh?

I have a package on the way from the brewery... look for the review soon.. *hic*

[soad]

RacingPete said:

I have a package on the way from the brewery... look for the review soon.. *hic*

You do? Good work that! Bookmarked.

[Taffer]

Will SOTW now be a LWB luxo-barge for the PH crew to get chauffeured home in when they're tanked up on PH beer?

OOhhhh, idea for the PH shop......off-licence!

[Puggit]

Any reviews must be done in the style of Don!!!

on youtube for the benefit of noobies

[CR0X]

in all seriousness though, I am quite happy to look into the possibility of a minimum run PH branded beer for real.

I work in the industry so should know enough people to make it possible.

Key thing is numbers!

[williamp]

CR0X said:

I work in the industry

Quite a few of us can say that, in one way or another!!

Its a good idea. Years ago there used to be a company in canterbury where you would borrow their equipment to make your own beer, labelled as you like. They set it up as a club, and they were a few members short of manking it viable. Shame really- Vantage Ale was really nice. And the labelled beer made lovely gifts for people.

So yes, I would be interested in something branded. Of course, the real headache will be deciding what sort of beer you want it to be- a good allrounder Bitter- we could call that one "335d(mapped)", a soft, easy drinking one which doesnt challenge you- we can call this one "MX5", a Beer which cant make its mind up ("I've got an empty glass. What beer should I buy...") and one which polarises opinion ("New series of Top gear Beer. Its gone downhill/its funnier then ever. Well, if you dont like it then dont watch it. But how will I know if I like it if I dont watch it??"


Not the easiest name for a Beer, but one which will challenge berr drinkers for years to come!

[kiteless]

Any PH beer should have the colour of skepticism, an initial nose of tyre smoke, an astringent hit of irony and pisstake on the palate, developing into a long reaching finish redolent of 98RON and pie.

Draught Bass it is not.

[Cotty]

Waiting for the tasting

[escargot]

Puggit said:

Any reviews must be done in the style of Don!!!

on youtube for the benefit of noobies

Definitely this.

[cronk-flakes]

kiteless said:

Any PH beer should have the colour of skepticism, an initial nose of tyre smoke, an astringent hit of irony and pisstake on the palate, developing into a long reaching finish redolent of 98RON and pie.

Draught Bass it is not.

[Simpo Two]

kiteless said:

Any PH beer should have the colour of skepticism, an initial nose of tyre smoke, an astringent hit of irony and pisstake on the palate, developing into a long reaching finish redolent of 98RON and pie.

An ideal accompaniment to pan-fried socialist.

[RacingPete]

I have just received a parcel from Sweden at work....

So here is the beer ready for the beer road test

[soad]

You jammy sod - well, enjoy it.

Full write-up of its tasting is expected.