tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042627331437123482.post5320245295632034725..comments2023-09-22T19:46:18.734+02:00Comments on Pivní Filosof - Beer Philosopher: On some marketing bollocks and a new convertsPivní Filosofhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883511608403454943noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042627331437123482.post-89634107872166813812008-10-11T14:18:00.000+02:002008-10-11T14:18:00.000+02:00debembo,What you say happens everywhere. There are...debembo,<BR/><BR/>What you say happens everywhere. There are many people here that still believe that Gambrinus is a great beer and that there is nothing better than Pilsner Urquell out there, so they don't bother trying anything new, even when you shove it under their noses. Worse still, there are some that even insist that Stella and Heineken are fine beers...<BR/>I respect everyone's tastes, but I believe that most of them are peolpe who buy the brand and not the drinkPivní Filosofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17883511608403454943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042627331437123482.post-37052805618701063752008-10-11T00:59:00.000+02:002008-10-11T00:59:00.000+02:00Pilsner Urquell is very fine beer, indeed, but, un...Pilsner Urquell is very fine beer, indeed, but, unfortunately, I haven't had tasted unpasteurised version when I was in Prague, but I'm sure it can only be better than the pasteurised one.<BR/><BR/>Back to the marketing bollocks. I really hate it, but many people who don't much about beer are buying it, it is the same with Stella Artois (very bad beer indeed), much popular here in Croatia and its 1366 year on the sign, just to mention another example.<BR/><BR/>I don't know why mostly tasteless beers (not counting PU here) alwaya tend to be proud of their "tradition" and "traditional methods" than many much better beers, I guess to try to camouflage the fact that the beer is tasteless and bad. A good beer will emphasise its quality in the marketing. And many people buy it, and many of those people don't want to judge the beer by its taste.<BR/><BR/>You can give them extraordinary new beer, which is good, and not so famous, some of them will say: "It's good, but (put some brand name here) is still the best". But, fortunatels, there is a lot of the other people, who appreciate a good beer, even if they don't know much about, and it is always a pleasur to see them enjoying and discovering new tastes.<BR/><BR/>P.S. sorry on my english, which is "hit and miss" sometimes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042627331437123482.post-77400352722964734782008-10-07T16:25:00.000+02:002008-10-07T16:25:00.000+02:00I must admit I've never been taken by Urquell, in ...I must admit I've never been taken by Urquell, in any of its forms. Before I was really into my beers, I never found it very memorable; since I started expanding my horizons, I increasingly can't stand the taste of it - especially the bottled version.<BR/>I also tried the unfiltered version when I was in Plzen a couple of weeks ago. Admittedly I was a bit pissed already (I'd just been to the purkmistr-fest), but i didn't really like the unfiltered at all - kind of like a more sickly version of the normal stuff, and not a beer I'd drink again...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042627331437123482.post-41510054855159371022008-10-06T21:02:00.000+02:002008-10-06T21:02:00.000+02:00I'd love to try the the different versions of PU, ...I'd love to try the the different versions of PU, but am certainly satisfied with the bottled format we get here. Works well as an "anytime" beer.<BR/><BR/>However, what you stated was essentially in line with my sentiments on Evan's blog regarding the "original" Pilsner Urquell. When you've changed brewing methods, it can impact the flavor. So marketing it as "original" must be taken with a grain of salt by the consumer; even though it's not a complete falsehood.<BR/><BR/>Nevertheless, it is bad practice to advertise blatant lies for marketing, as in the instances you described.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042627331437123482.post-29329365400266924412008-10-06T16:51:00.000+02:002008-10-06T16:51:00.000+02:00I've mentioned it before. I believe that for a mas...I've mentioned it before. I believe that for a mass produced beer as PU is (millions of hl a year), it is still really good. Probably, together with Budvar, unmatched in its category. What makes me mad, though, is the above mentioned, and unecessary, marketing bollocks.Pivní Filosofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17883511608403454943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042627331437123482.post-15939501107455569742008-10-06T00:11:00.000+02:002008-10-06T00:11:00.000+02:00Actually, I like Pilsner Urquell very much. I have...Actually, I like Pilsner Urquell very much. I have never tried the unpasteurized version, but the bottled version sold over here is excellent. It is one of the best beers I have ever tried.<BR/><BR/>I would love to try Svijany, though. And of course the unpasteurized Pilsner Urquell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042627331437123482.post-27219380008457202262008-10-05T22:24:00.000+02:002008-10-05T22:24:00.000+02:00I get a real buzz out of seeing people enjoying ne...I get a real buzz out of seeing people enjoying new beer tastes. Even more so if it's something I also really like myself, but even so, seeing someone just realising how tasty beer can be is great fun.<BR/><BR/>Here's to new experiences!<BR/><BR/>Sláinte!Barry Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07367655129107699025noreply@blogger.com