http://AbsOfBeerTV.com presents the next exciting episode of AbsOfBeerTV where Brian Smith and John Jansen continue to explore the wonderful world of craft beer. Now, in their Plank Bier Garten (OK, the studio) they are sampling four fantastic beers from Germany’s family owned Plank Brewing by Brauerei Michael Plank. What a treat!

They also get to show off their super cool and multi-purpose watches thanks to the folks at HappyHourTimePieces.com

John sends his apologies to the nice beer distributor in Michigan who provided the beers for the show and who’s name escaped him. He said he would make it up to you somehow!

Also… Dave Stein makes his debut as The Voice of Trip Od, our camera guy. Thank you @SkatterBrainzz for your German interpretations!

Sit back, grab a bier and enjoy!

Prost,
AbsOfBeerTV

The Stone Factor: Here are a few extra things regarding this episode.  First, a correction from our previous episode which featured Stone Brewing Company beers.  We said Stone was located in San Marcos, CA. but they have actually moved to Escondido, CA.  Thank you Matt Steirnagle for helping us get the facts straight!

A few extra words about the Weeping Radish Farm and Brewery.  The Weeping Radish is proud to introduce its “Farmer to Fork” food concept, also known as “Reinheitsgebot” food.  The US food chain has consistently expanded and by now the average food travels over 2000 miles between the farm and your plate.  A large amount of our food is even imported from other countries with little oversight and control.  Every perishable commodity (which includes most food we eat) requires additives, chemicals and preservatives in order to “survive” this processing and distribution system.

For this reason they have built thier Eco Farm, Butchery and Smoke House in Jarvisburg, North Carolina. This allows them to purchase hormone-free beef and free-range pork from local farms, and supervise the butchering and smoking process. They are also a member of the Eastern Carolina Organics Co-op, and bring organic vegetables directly to their farm.

The Juxtaposition Black Pilsner!  We were so involved with drinking and eating the only thing we could say was WOW to about everything that day… So some justice to the Black (Imperial) Pilsner – dark brown color with some nice deep amber highlights – GREAT HEAD – Stone Hoppy, roasted/coffee, malty, nice carbonation and  nice ABV… Let’s give a big round of applause for 10%…

Cheers!
Brian and John