Don't German Lagers tast unique now?

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Don't German Lagers tast unique now?

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I've been enjoying my homebrew ales (stouts, IPA's, PA's, etc.) for so long now ... and they are all great .

A few days ago I bought a 12er of Bitburger .. which is like Beck's only better. It really tastes so different from anything I brew. Delicious in it's own way, but quite a change. It's a nice beer with a steak, or at a wedding or night out ... but I like American or British syle ales better.


Besides hop selection it must be the type of lager yeast they use.
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Depending on where it's brewed, it could also be the water profile.

I also prefer the satisfaction of drinking what I brew, since it's mine, and it's custom-made. But drinking commercial craft beer is a nice change. It also gives me ideas on what I might like to try brewing down the road. In fact, my inspiration for Copperbottom Lager was the Muddy Creek Lager that my hometown brewpub, Defiant Brewing Co., features. I wasn't trying to make a clone, but I definitely wanted to make a smooth amber lager with hints of Biscuit.
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Re: Don't German Lagers tast unique now?

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in general I prefer my own brew, another home brewer over commercial brews. As far as German Lagers go I can't wait to see what care packages my dad and I are going to get for Christmas the year from Germany :D
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