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Match 2 in Group B is going to be one of the matches of the group stages on the field. Germany is known worldwide as being producers of some of the finest beers. Flensburger Pilsner is one I haven’t had before but have heard it will carry on the expectations of the Germans. Portugal on the otherhand don’t have a reputation for making good beers, tonight’s representative Super Bock is a serviceable lager previously reviewed as part of the European Beer Challenge.
 Flensburger Pils GERMANY German Pilsner 4.8% |
Flensburger Pilsner is an excellent example of how a German Pilsner should look. Big head on top of a golden body. The nose is of sweet malts and not alot in terms of hops. The flavour is similar, some grassy hops present but not enough bitterness for the style. Still an easy drinking beer though…
Super Bock just isn’t really that good, or at least this bottle isn’t. It’s an easy lager to drink there just isn’t alot of flavour to it. It’s a cheap lager which is, unfortunately for Portugal, reflected in the score. |
 Super Bock PORTUGAL American Ad. Lager 5.2% |
Portugal were just never in the game! The Germans were all over them from the get go and that was without setting the world on fire. The Flensburger Pilsner was nice enough to drink but wasn’t anything special, it’s appearance and subsequent lacing is just superb though! The Super Bock is just plain average, hopefully Portugal’s next performance will be better than this one was, because if not they will be out of the beer Euro’s very quickly!
