After Germany ceased exporting my favorite beer (Dinkel Acker pilsner), it was hard times. I tottered on the edge of becoming a white wine drinker.
But I recently discovered a new beer that is not quite as good but very satisfying in its own way. It is from Flying Dog – a Frederick, MD brewery – and it is called Raging Bitch. It is a Belgian IPA – a type of beer that previously did not ring my bell.
The one drawback to Raging Bitch is the alcohol content – 8.3%. But I have tried to be magnanimous and not let that prejudice me against it.
Here’s a page with the details on Raging Bitch’s hops, etc.
When Ralph Steadman does the artwork for the label, it says something about a product. It’s not surprising that a literary type would be instantly attracted to this intoxicant. He’s like a bat out of hell…
http://artfiles.art.com/5/p/LRG/26/2620/AB1MD00Z/ralph-steadman-spirit-of-gonzo.jpg
I thought the style of design seemed familiar – though I would not have guessed or recognized Steadman’s name.
That’s a great drawing at your link.
thx, will look for the Raging Bitch, and the Arrogant Bastard Ale…dam dinkel acker