Karbach Brewing Co. Sympathy for the Lager:
Hello gentle snowflakes, and welcome to a short series of brews inspired by Rolling Stones songs. The first beer in my ode to one of the most influential bands of the 1960s and 70s is probably one of their most popular songs, “Sympathy for the Devil“. Brewed in Houston, Texas, Karbach brewery has put together an attempt to reclaim the title lager from the ranks of the usual suspects. Sympathy for the Lager is a good brew that brings the lager back into the fold of full flavor. Brewed with a heavier hand of hops than most pale ales, this beer reminds me more of a good pale ale than anything else. It pours well with a decent head and a great nose of flowers and roasted malts. The taste is bitter on the front end of the tongue but quickly blossoms into a nice balance of earthy malts and citrus before taking on the requisite skunk that most pale ales have in their finish. Served cold, this bad boy is very enjoyable and I hope that wider distribution is gained for it and it‘s sister beers. Now, the brewery has embraced the whole Rolling Stones thing and even wrote their own version of “Sympathy for the Devil” and called it Lagerhythm on the can. I dare you not to read it and not have the original song playing in your head. Tomorrow, a beer inspired by not only a song title but a line in the song as well. Till then, sing along dear friends.

Please allow me to introduce myself
I'm a beer of damn fine taste
I've been around for a long, long time
Many brewers have ruined my name
I've watched now for several decades
As my character has been disgraced
But now the boys down on Karbach Street
Have gone and made me first rate
Full of fine malt and German hops
My taste is both clean and bold
And though my flavor always stands up
I'm best when enjoyed cold
So if you meet me
Have some courtesy
Show some sympathy
Enjoy my taste