Stiegl Radler

"Goggles Pizzano" (gogglespizzano)
05/16/2014 at 16:36 • Filed to: boozelopnik

With another sunny day comes another urge to buy some of these. They came to the liquor stores a couple of years ago in small (expensive) bottles. Since then the price has been adjusted and they're now available in tall cans.

They're like a grapefruit juice shandy. Not too sweet, Not too juicy (refreshing). The can lends itself to the ability to drink them in public places like parks, and beaches (yes!). The 2% alcohol content lends itself to noon openings, although I think I'd like 3 or 4% better. I like them very much! Why buy soda?

DISCUSSION (23)

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Goggles Pizzano
05/16/2014 at 16:38

i like the way you think.

Stupidru > Goggles Pizzano
05/16/2014 at 16:40

They sell Radler in the states? Why haven't I known this??? I've always tried to make my own with minimal success

Where have all the lightweights gone? > Goggles Pizzano
05/16/2014 at 16:42

There's a pub near me that routinely has this on tap. It is very tasty way to cleanse your palate. Have you tried Stiegl's Goldbrau? That was one of my favorite beers for a very long time.

jariten1781 > Stupidru
05/16/2014 at 16:42

Used to get it in the Swiss Bakery down the street, but now it's even in Safeway around me.

Goggles Pizzano > Stupidru
05/16/2014 at 16:43

Sorry, I'm not in The States.

Yes, I figured it would be near impossible to make them at home. I think the juice would kill too much of the carbonation.

Buuuuut, just last week I saw my first cheap home carbonation kit in a retail setting. Sold as a "make your own pop from juice" type thing.

Goggles Pizzano > Where have all the lightweights gone?
05/16/2014 at 16:46

I've seen Goldbrau around. I'll give it a try for sure.

Where have all the lightweights gone? > Goggles Pizzano
05/16/2014 at 16:48

I think this is actually a mixture of their Goldbrau and grapefruit juice. The carbonation might be hard to get right, but I think the taste could be replicated.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
05/16/2014 at 16:53

I like the way you drink. (fixed)

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
05/16/2014 at 16:55

oh that too, i never meant to imply otherwise.

I wanna find some of this stuff

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
05/16/2014 at 16:57

I've had it before, it's great on a nice sunny summer day.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
05/16/2014 at 16:57

Best drank mid-day. lol

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
05/16/2014 at 16:58

I really should find it.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
05/16/2014 at 16:59

Do it.

lone_liberal > Goggles Pizzano
05/16/2014 at 17:08

Since some varieties of hops have a definite grapefruit taste to them I could see this being pretty damn good, especially on a hot day.

Goggles Pizzano > lone_liberal
05/16/2014 at 17:09

Seek and consume!

BoulderZ > Stupidru
05/16/2014 at 17:31

Same. Our Munich office filled us in on the details (they serve them when we're over there and get lunch ordered in for meetings or classes). The real key was the "limo" mixer, and then their recommendation was Paulaner Hefe (or similar). Sprite is similar but way, way too sugary. Almdudler is a decent mix, but in the US I've only seen it at places like germandeli.com

Stupidru > BoulderZ
05/16/2014 at 18:01

I may have to give that a go. I picked up a 24-case of Paulaner Hefe-Wiezen for $6 on clearance (it was getting close to expiration) at my local liquor store

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Goggles Pizzano
05/16/2014 at 18:13

Kinja'd!!!

damn it Goggles Pizzano look what you made me do! Never had this before but it's pretty good.

Goggles Pizzano > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
05/16/2014 at 18:15

:-)x How much were they?

Goggles Pizzano > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
05/16/2014 at 18:20

After mowing the lawn they're awesome. Just about to head out and get a few myself.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Goggles Pizzano
05/16/2014 at 18:42

$3.30 Canadian/each tax & deposit included. I don't know if that is good or bad?

Goggles Pizzano > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
05/16/2014 at 20:46

I think that's about what they are here. When they first became available 2 or 3 years ago they were charging the same for those little 330ml bottles. Yuck.

Just got back from the boozer. They were sold out of the Stiegl, but Tree Brewing out of Kelowna BC (can you get Tree there?) now sells the same thing. More beer flavor, sharper, a little sweeter with less body.

Parallel 49 is said to have a Radler as their first canned beer soon. All their beers are perfect (if you can get them there too).

stuttgartobsessed > Goggles Pizzano
05/17/2014 at 01:11

STEIGL RADLER!!!!!!!! This shit is litterally the best.