1936 Biere

This rather obscure bottle bears only the number '1936', and the word 'biere'. That's it. As I cannot gather any more information on this mysterious beverage I will instead discuss the year 1936 itself.

For 1936 was a year of marvel and mayhem. The Hoover Dam was completed in 1936, and the first controllable helicopter took flight. The Tasmanian Devil was proclaimed extinct, and the Crystal Palance burned to the ground in London. Most notably the USA won the first olympic basketball tournament against Canada in a ball tearing 19-8 victory. Sounds like an absolute thriller. Keep in mind that in those days a regulation basketball court was 2 miles long and today's famous 'Spalding' brand ball was actually a three and a half kilo turnip.

What the hell are you talking about you ask? Tell me about this bloody beer!

Well the reason I have rambled on about 1936 the year is that it was far more interesting than 1936 the beer. It's a sticky light malt Pilsner. Pours a clear straw colour with no head. The flavours are as shallow as the MTV Channel, and the carbonation feels tacky, even though it is very subtle.

This 1936 contributes about as much good to the world as the Hitler Youth did in the same year. The whole experience is very...well, bland. It isn't daring or adventurous, nor have any lines been crossed. It's all very...neutral.

Oh yeah, and it's made in Switzerland.

3.5/10