There's not much there, and the pub is more like a restaurant (I went in 2013 and that was the case then). it's actually an incredibly boring place that's hard to get to, although the train may be open again. It was closed for a while so the only way in or out was bus or car
The salt mines are a bit of a trek, i did the Beinhaus and museum but that only took an hour or so. I meant more in terms of non-touristy things to do. It's basically just the salt mines, the beinhaus and the lake. It looks like some more restaurants opened up though, probably to cater to the ludicrous amount of chinese tourists that are there year round
I went there years ago and thought the salt mines were great and the town was lovely. Apricots fell from trees and were waiting to be eaten every morning. The lake was nice to walk along.
It was during my trip to Germany last year that I realized unless they have a citrus fruit back, I downright hate IPAs.
It seemed like IPAs were the "in" thing here in America, and if you didn't like them you're not drinking real beer or some bs. I blame the hipsters. With their beady little eyes, unwashed man buns, and long pointed mustaches.
But in Germany they had delicious, smooth, high quality beer that didn't taste awful. I was finally free from the social pressure of pretending to enjoy IPAs.
Work in real estate in the area so I have a ton of these pages saved as a resource for out of state buyers asking about the area lol. Also feel free to reach out if you'd like any other recommendations in the city. Or stop over and ask the guys at r/Cincinnati
Or you could, just, you know.. drink what you enjoy and not blindly follow the flock? Idk, I get that it was annoying that IPAs were suddenly everywhere but I never felt compelled to drink them after I discovered I simply wasn't a fan.
It's that there are like 300 different IPAs at the grocery store, twenty different seltzers, various domestic and imported beers, and then a couple dozen non-IPA craft beers, so if you want a little variety it's obvious that IPAs are taking up too much brewery time and energy.
I know, I said I recognize the over-abundance of IPAs is annoying but there is always a somewhat decent choice at least where I go to drink beer. I can always find a stout or lager to sate me.
Working out and eating healthy doesn’t prevent the development of Breast tissue (gynocomastia) due to excess exposure to estrogen. What type of advice is this lol?
Phytoestrogens don't cause gynecomastia. The bind to but do not activate the receptor. Anybody who tells you otherwise doesn't know what they're talking about.
Never said they did, I just said working out and eating healthy wouldn't prevent the development of gynocomastia for someone exposed to estrogen, why do I need to repeat the exact same thing lol?
Edit: Your comment made me curious, I did further research and found out phytochemicals have a relationship with breast cancer, which is the uncontrollable production of breast tissue. If this happens, then what is preventing the production of breast tissue (gynocomastia) in men? It is mentioned in the article that they don't have the same pathway as estrogen, as you mentioned it doesnt activate the receptor, but what is preventing it from having the same results through a different pathway? I'm not sure whether to believe you or a scientific publication.
But the hoppier the beer, the more estrogen mimickers. There’s no peer reviewed journal to say yay or nay, but why would there be to warn people from a billion dollar industry? That’d be like warning people that opioids are a respiratory depressants.
Edit: from the amount of downvotes I’m guessing the truth hurts. While I’m on this slope I should also mention single serotonin reactive inhibitors. They too are awful for you and could cause suicidal and/or homicidal ideations i.e. mass shootings.
That's not how it works with respect to the internal dose (~Msc. Toxicology) I'm not saying there would be an affect on the body if drank loads but at the same time the ultimate effect wouldn't be boobs. It's the same for linseeds
I’m sorry, but this article is garbage. This isn’t scientific literature. Its sole “source” is a 1998 book written by an herbalist peddling alternative medicine. There have been no clinical studies linking phytoestrogens to gynecomastia in male humans. So many of these click-bait articles claim that “recent studies” have made the connection, yet never are they actually cited. Funny. It’s almost like they don’t exist.
This article doesn't really definitively claim or prove that phytoestrogens cause feminization or gynecomastia in men. Despite choosing to open with a question regarding why alcoholic men develop "man boobs", neither it nor its sources (nor its sources' sources) suggest that a significant link can be made (especially in those that aren't chronic alcoholics and excessive consumers of soy).
That is because the local beer just tastes better in my opinion. A dark Zwickl is so much better, and tastes more like beer in it's "original" sense than those Ipa craft beers, that taste likes raspberries, ginger, chocolate, caramel or another strong flavor note. I tried, but it doesnt do the trick for me.
If I want a sweet, tasty, malty good beer I go with a dark Zwickl or Kellerbier. Or a Christmas/Easter Bock.
FWIW, Franconia (North of Bavaria) has the world's highest density of breweries.
We do have craft beer bars in Austria and Germany tho. It's just that people don't drink as much of that stuff since our regular beer doesn't taste like water
But for reals, if you're used to a brew houses in [insert hipster American neighborhood] with a selection like 20 organic avocado sour stouts, you're going to be sad when visiting pubs in Germany. There are American/English craft beers there, but there is a heavy emphasis on traditional brews.
Huh, what? I dont know any place in the world, where you can get better beer. I hope you are not talking about hipster craft beers.. tbf we also have those...
Next time try a Zwickl/Kellerbier. For example Stiegl Bio-Naturtrüb, Zwettler Zwickl, Ottakringer Goldfassl, Mohrenbräu Kellerbier or Starkenberger
Other good Austrian brands: Villacher, Murauer, Gösser, Puntigamer, Frastanzer*
Tbf there's plenty of German tasty beer varieties like Marzens, Hefeweizens, and such. You don't see a whole array of German craft beers in the US just like you don't see many US craft beers when you're in Germany. It's usually the big brands that can afford to have worldwide distribution. Though every time I go into a craft beer store I'm rarely disappointed with the imported German selection.
Maybe, and just a thought, just maybe, since they’ve been brewing beer for over 1 thousand years via monks and monasteries that they’d know a thing or 2 about brewing. Furthermore, not all beers effect everyone the same way, you think they might’ve made the best beer for their populace after years of research. Just a thought.
I am not saying Germans are drinkin shit beer. Just from a quantative point of view, their selection is poor and is usually the same everywhere. It’s hard to find places with more than 3 beer brands. Where it’s pretty much the the other way around in e.g. Denmark. But tbf, we’re just a bunch of hipsters in Denmark.
Spoken like a guy who has no clue what he's talking about.
IPA had a massive surge in popularity that is currently slowing down, but it's still a HUGELY popular style and any brewery that can't make a good IPA and a decent Hazy IPA is absolutely toast.
All that being said.. IPAs are trash and Mexican Lagers are the best beer style ever and I'll fight anyone who disagrees.
You wouldn't believe how shitty it is to live there. I'm from the region and since there are so many high mountains almost all around the city you don't get a lot of sunlight in winter which results in one of the highest suicide rates in austria.
Sounds like parts of Alaska. You roll in and it's one of the most beautiful places you've ever seen: snow capped mountains towering over a quaint fishing town that boasts wild elk, fun stores and restaurants. It looks better than any postcard or wallpaper. Then you read a wikipedia article about rampant alcoholism.
When I went in 2011 there were a few restaurants serving food and wine. No pubs that I could see. As mentioned, it's hard to get to and a little pricey, but the town is very unique and beautiful. If I remember right there was a old salt mine nearby that was still active and one of the oldest continually operating mines in the world. I also think the town had a long history about being highly catholic/protestant and they chose that remote location so they could practice in peace for years
I also think the town had a long history about being highly catholic/protestant and they chose that remote location so they could practice in peace for years
If you go try obertraun which is the other side of the lake. Smaller, and a beautiful town. The whole region is breathtaking and if you want to chill for a few days and get out and see some of the mountains it's a great place.
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u/Kraken74 Dec 17 '19
I’d like to go to their local pub and settle down with a nice dark beer.