New place in Germantown Four Pegs Beer Lounge 11/4

Germany.... ( not Kentucky)

(Speaking of which: Dan- I'll be in Frankfort for a Tradeshow in September. I'll be hitting you up for dining suggestions when it gets a bit closer.... )

Deb

like most Alt beers but they don't sell them around here, you have to go to Düsseldorf.

You can get Uerige, a delicious alt, in 11.6 bottles at Sergio's. Not just the doppelstick (made for USA) but the original. They even had it on tap at Eiderdown at one point.

I think Dan's "around here" is Frankfurt.

Missed that. Sorry. And I agree with Dan on the Kölsch - yuck!

And I agree with Dan on the Kölsch - yuck!

Just curious: what is it about Kolsch that you don't like? I drink quite a bit of the style and would have a hard time finding anything offensive about it.

[Robin Garr]

Just curious: what is it about Kolsch that you don't like? I drink quite a bit of the style and would have a hard time finding anything offensive about it.

We're currently in a sixer of Schlafly Kolsch as our "house" beer on nights when we're not having wine, and I think it's a fine brew with food.

Schlafly's Kolsch is excellent. Our Kentucky Light is also a solid Kolsch. Both are medal winners at GABF and as they are both relatively local/regional, they are fresh and a good representation of the style.

Kentucky Light is excellent, 2 thumbs up.

And I agree with Dan on the Kölsch - yuck!

Just curious: what is it about Kolsch that you don't like? I drink quite a bit of the style and would have a hard time finding anything offensive about it.

I've only had German Kolsch (don't ask because I can't remember the brands) so I can't speak to the other brands but my tastes lean toward very dark, heavy beers. The Kolsch I've tasted didn't have any, well, taste. It tasted like water that was off.

Just returned from the Four Pegs Beer Lounge on Goss. Ok, first let me say there is no anti-local beer policy here. Smitty, a local boy, who was behind the bar discussed this with me at length and even brought the subject up himself.

No there is no local beer on tap at this time but there will likely be some NABC beer soon and possibly some ATG and BBC in the future. He said that he has been to ATG and liked their beer and that he was really excited about what the new brew master at BBC, from Dog Fish Head, would be bringing to the table. He has been a regular at NABC for years and will certainly offer some of their products.

I found Smitty to be very personable, and quite forth coming about his views on owning a pub. My intentions today were to arrive early and order the beer glazed burger. The IU - Pen State game at 12:00 disrupted that plan and I did not arrive until nearly 3:30. Having already had wings and beer at a sports bar earlier, I thought I would just have a couple of beers and see if I could talk to Smitty a bit.

As Smitty was the bar tender and only server in the place, interacting with him was unavoidable as it turned out. The place was not busy but there was a steady stream of customers in ones and twos coming in while I was there. Everyone wanted the fish and chips. I didn't intend to order food only beer but after seeing four or five orders of the fish and chips come out I broke down and ordered them myself.

I had the Stone Smoked Porter, and two Dog Fish Head Chickory Stouts. The beer and the fish and chips were quite good and I will certainly return to try the burger and possibly the chicken and waffle sandwich. The bar itself is inviting and parking on the street, at least on a Sunday, was no problem.

I quite liked the Four Pegs and think it will likely do well. Give it a try if you get a chance.

Cheers

we've made this place a regular stop for beer. always wind up having dinner at eiderdown.(daddy gotta have some spaetzel!). i really dig the vibe and the beer list. the leather couches in the back room are quite comfy and the outdoor terrace is nice as well. nothing but great service and cool peeps so far.

I've only had German Kolsch (don't ask because I can't remember the brands) so I can't speak to the other brands but my tastes lean toward very dark, heavy beers. The Kolsch I've tasted didn't have any, well, taste. It tasted like water that was off.

If the only Kolsch you'd consumed was German but sampled in Cologne itself, my guess is you'd think differently. The most delightful examples generally are not exported, and the ones that are don't always travel well. It's too subtle and delicate. Kentucky Ale's and Schlafly's definitely are the regional examples to try.

They posted on their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Four- ... 9301469816) that local beers are coming soon. It's a comment on their Nov. 23 status update. We in the neighborhood are happy to have them. Is there any particular reason for the specuation on their "refusal" to support locals?

There was no speculating to it. The post on the 23 looks to me like they may have been rethinging their stance on local beers, possibly do to local demand. Have they picked up any locals yet?

I've only had German Kolsch (don't ask because I can't remember the brands) so I can't speak to the other brands but my tastes lean toward very dark, heavy beers. The Kolsch I've tasted didn't have any, well, taste. It tasted like water that was off.

If the only Kolsch you'd consumed was German but sampled in Cologne itself, my guess is you'd think differently. The most delightful examples generally are not exported, and the ones that are don't always travel well. It's too subtle and delicate. Kentucky Ale's and Schlafly's definitely are the regional examples to try.

I don't remember the brand but it was from Köln on tap at the Louisville Beer Store. I'll give those others a try.

just FYI Hammerheads, KFC Yum Center, Riverbend Bistro, and Boombozz and AP Crafters in Westport Village have our Kolsch on draft. Enjoy!