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This is my theory: any beer brewed in the U.S. by a German would be classifed as "Germerican."

Examples:

*San Diego brews such as Karl Strauss and Gordon Biersh

2006-08-25 08:31:54 · 7 answers · asked by chrstnwrtr 7 in Food & Drink Beer, Wine & Spirits

7 answers

I'm of German ancestory, but I am American.
I've been to Germany and sampled many wonderful and
historic, legendary German beers.

Yet in the last 20 years, with the advent of micro brews,
which adhere to the strict German beer purity law called
"Reinheitsgebot", anyone can see that American beers stand
up to the German product any day of the week.

The majority of the founding fathers of our country
were brewers. After prohibition, especially during the 60's and 70's, the "beer" in the US became a watered down joke.

President Jimmy Carter signed into law the right for anyone
to brew their own beer at home. Since then, look what has
happened. The art of brewing is, just that, an art.

The differences between "German" and "American" beer
have dissolved, ending this divide.

Therefore I don't feel any label, or term is even remotly necessary. Beck's promotes itself as "the best selling German beer in America"... so what? Honestly... what are they saying?
I have no doubt that is the case, but what they are selling to the American consumer is not their beer, but the word German.

Today, Americans know the differences, and can make an
informed descion based on one simple thing: Taste.
We know what we like.
In any event, by the time most imports make it from the brewery to our fridge, how old are they, how much flavor have they lost, comparred to an equal, If not superior product made in your own home state, or for that matter, your own kitchen???

Just some thoughts....
Have a great day!

2006-08-25 17:17:41 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Dave 3 · 1 0

Sure, why not?
They are inspired by traditional brews yet made with American ingredients by Germericans.

2006-08-25 09:33:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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2016-11-27 21:04:43 · answer #3 · answered by lirette 4 · 0 0

maybee if they are sold at import beer prices why not.Shiner Bock is brewed here in Texas but most bars have it priced and listed on menu with there import beers i always wondered why.

2006-08-25 08:35:32 · answer #4 · answered by tony r 2 · 1 0

no

2006-08-25 08:33:57 · answer #5 · answered by Zephyr 2 · 0 0

Thanks to you, I've reached my quota of reading stupid questions.


Thank you.

2006-08-25 14:02:10 · answer #6 · answered by dogglebe 6 · 0 1

its funny.

2006-08-25 08:35:18 · answer #7 · answered by Amanda 2 · 1 0

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