BeerSaturday - Unfiltered Pleasure Hazy Pale Ale under strict scrutiny

Hello and happy #beersaturday to all those who enjoy a fine brew. Today I'm here with a German beer that sounds, looks, and tastes more like something you'd expect from some artsy microbrewery from California or British Columbia, instead of a German brewery. And yet, here it is: Unfiltered Pleasure, brewed and canned in Berlin, and even sold as Bier which I'm a bit surprised at myself.

My friend and housemate brought this beer home from work last night. His employer Gorilla is a company that sells groceries online, including their own craft brew. However, since the entire business was bought up by one of their competitors, they can't sell their products that are labeled "Gorilla" any longer. But no one likes to see good beer go to waste, so we are glad to help out...

But back to why I was surprised at the German craft brew. Well, you may have heard of the Deutsches Reinheitsgebot or German Purity Commandment from 1516, which incidentally is the oldest food regulation of the world, according to which the ingredients of beer can only include hops, (barley) malt, yeast, and water. This purity law has an interesting history, ranging from draconian measures to the cultural heritage it is being attributed today. But this is also the reason, why fruity Belgian beers, or these hip and modern IPA variations are not permitted in Germany... Or even if they are, they can't be called Bier. Well, here is the proof that this is not the case.

Okay, so how would I describe this beer that I have found to be rather tasty in fact? Well, the hazy color is true to its name, looking a bit like a Pfirsichschorle, that is peach juice mixed with sparkling mineral water, another big favorite here in Germany. The taste is nice and hoppy (just as I love it), and even the foamy head used to be better, it just took me forever to take the pic. So good job, Gorilla, you have made a delicious brew I can recommend. Unfortunately, in order to enjoy it, you may need to know one of their employees, or wait until the new owners have rebranded their product.

So enjoy your Saturday, and your beer, if you're into it. Please visit the challenge post of the #beersaturday challenge, stop by in the BEER community, and make your own beer post, if you're interested. And yes, there are some prizes you can win too. Cheers!