Knut Albert Solem
@knutalbert.bsky.social
Beer writer, beer traveller.
A very decent Weinachtfestbier zum Sternla.
December 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
A very decent Weinachtfestbier zum Sternla.
A tour of the Schlenkerla brewery guided by the legendary brewmaster Martin Knab was a real highlight
December 13, 2025 at 12:55 PM
A tour of the Schlenkerla brewery guided by the legendary brewmaster Martin Knab was a real highlight
Started the day with a Bockbieranstich in the small village Mönchsambach. Bliss.
December 12, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Started the day with a Bockbieranstich in the small village Mönchsambach. Bliss.
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I was only discussing the supposed 'super properties' of Roman concrete a week ago. One suggestion was that they reputedly added volcanic ash to the mix which enhanced setting and strength.Looking forward to reading this article tomorrow.
December 11, 2025 at 8:37 PM
I was only discussing the supposed 'super properties' of Roman concrete a week ago. One suggestion was that they reputedly added volcanic ash to the mix which enhanced setting and strength.Looking forward to reading this article tomorrow.
Very happy to report that the Graserbeers from Schlenkerla are as good as expected. The foid was also lovely. A new must stop in Bamberg.
December 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Very happy to report that the Graserbeers from Schlenkerla are as good as expected. The foid was also lovely. A new must stop in Bamberg.
The small of sausages and Kraut from the kitchen. Amber lager vom Fass. Grüss Gott, Bamberg!
December 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The small of sausages and Kraut from the kitchen. Amber lager vom Fass. Grüss Gott, Bamberg!
I think it’s hard to be a vegan activist in Bamberg!
December 11, 2025 at 11:12 AM
I think it’s hard to be a vegan activist in Bamberg!
First port of call was Landbierparadies, just a few minutes south of the Haupbahnhof. Amazing range, picked a few Bocks and was on my way. Friendly service, very decent prices.
December 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
First port of call was Landbierparadies, just a few minutes south of the Haupbahnhof. Amazing range, picked a few Bocks and was on my way. Friendly service, very decent prices.
Still a few hours to Franken, a pit stop at Frankfurt Airport Bahnhof.
December 10, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Still a few hours to Franken, a pit stop at Frankfurt Airport Bahnhof.
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Please don’t call ICE and report Anne Frank hiding in your attic.
ICE tip line 866-DHS-2-ICE
ICE tip line 866-DHS-2-ICE
December 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Please don’t call ICE and report Anne Frank hiding in your attic.
ICE tip line 866-DHS-2-ICE
ICE tip line 866-DHS-2-ICE
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@larsga.bsky.social pouring a farmhouse beer from Voss. No frills, no fancy packaging, just a great brew.
December 6, 2025 at 8:39 PM
@larsga.bsky.social pouring a farmhouse beer from Voss. No frills, no fancy packaging, just a great brew.
This time next week I’m hopefully drinking a Bock in Nürnberg. Time to do the homework.
December 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This time next week I’m hopefully drinking a Bock in Nürnberg. Time to do the homework.
An hour between a work pre-Christmas gathering and the dinner - perfect to pop into the local brewpub.
December 2, 2025 at 4:16 PM
An hour between a work pre-Christmas gathering and the dinner - perfect to pop into the local brewpub.
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CDC website altered at Robert F. Kennedy's behest to reflect his belief that "all events depicted in the film Ghostbusters really happened."
November 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM
CDC website altered at Robert F. Kennedy's behest to reflect his belief that "all events depicted in the film Ghostbusters really happened."
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Americans are on the verge of losing their ability to choose their government. But they don't seem to have realized it yet.
Donald Trumps plan to subvert the midterms is underway
From David Graham, on the cover of the next edition of @theatlantic.com
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
From David Graham, on the cover of the next edition of @theatlantic.com
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
Donald Trump’s Plan to Subvert the Midterms Is Already Under Way
Our election system is reaching a breaking point.
www.theatlantic.com
October 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Americans are on the verge of losing their ability to choose their government. But they don't seem to have realized it yet.
Happy to find a new vintage Schlenkerla in my local monopoly shop. Their Jahrgangsbiere are incredibly smooth. This one is smoke and marzipan. Nice while planning a Franconia trip in December.
October 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Happy to find a new vintage Schlenkerla in my local monopoly shop. Their Jahrgangsbiere are incredibly smooth. This one is smoke and marzipan. Nice while planning a Franconia trip in December.
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Looks like people showed up in DC
October 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Looks like people showed up in DC
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the US government has arrived on bluesky
October 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
the US government has arrived on bluesky
This Danish Bock is not particularly tasty, but extra points for the amber color.
October 17, 2025 at 6:51 PM
This Danish Bock is not particularly tasty, but extra points for the amber color.
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Very happy to find Schlenkerla Kräusen on tap at Cafe Sara in Oslo. But the young men behind the bar sruggled to understand the Umlaut. The last line of the taps, please. #Schlenkerla #Franken
October 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Very happy to find Schlenkerla Kräusen on tap at Cafe Sara in Oslo. But the young men behind the bar sruggled to understand the Umlaut. The last line of the taps, please. #Schlenkerla #Franken
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Lufthansa has relaunched its in-flight cocktail at least 3 times since 2005. The original dates to the 1950s, or maybe earlier. That version has also been relaunched, though under a different name. Also: David Bowie.
The story, with help from @davidwondrich.bsky.social:
vinepair.com/articles/luf...
The story, with help from @davidwondrich.bsky.social:
vinepair.com/articles/luf...
Flights of Fancy: The Long, Strange Backstory of Lufthansa’s Latest In-Flight Cocktail
Fans of interesting drinks at 35,000 feet got good news last year when German airline Lufthansa announced the arrival of Avionic, a custom in-flight aperitif. Developed with help from award-winning ba...
vinepair.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Lufthansa has relaunched its in-flight cocktail at least 3 times since 2005. The original dates to the 1950s, or maybe earlier. That version has also been relaunched, though under a different name. Also: David Bowie.
The story, with help from @davidwondrich.bsky.social:
vinepair.com/articles/luf...
The story, with help from @davidwondrich.bsky.social:
vinepair.com/articles/luf...
At last. An honest beer label. Brewed with Weyermann Rauchmalr resmoked in a home smoker.
September 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
At last. An honest beer label. Brewed with Weyermann Rauchmalr resmoked in a home smoker.
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“He suggested the best way to do time travel was to build a sort of stage set and have a feast.” On “The Intelligence”: a tribute to Patrick McGovern, recreator of ancient tipples bit.ly/46TPWkK
September 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
“He suggested the best way to do time travel was to build a sort of stage set and have a feast.” On “The Intelligence”: a tribute to Patrick McGovern, recreator of ancient tipples bit.ly/46TPWkK