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>>But for enjoying in typical form, either go near upper Alsatian grounds near Trier or drive near Rhine/French border between Baden-Baden and Freiburg (the german one... or hop over to Strasbourg...) and eat Flammkuchen with it ;-)
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>Spent some happy days in Baden-Baden with my family. Excellent golf course there.
>Enjoyed some Flammkuchen and that probably contributed to my later heart issues
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>>Augsburg and beer are closer connected/correlated -
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>Yes. Amazing beer (bier) in that area.
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>The brewery in Ustersbach (Ustersbacher) is owned by distant relatives of my late wife.
>Their weizenbier was my favorite.
>If you pass through, mention Welzhofer- the family name and it might get you a free taste.
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>German beer has become prohibitively expensive here how.
>I used to enjoy Franciscaner, Paulaner or Aventinus but when the prices rose my pecuniary side kicked in and I went back to domestic.

I like the Longboard Beer from Kona Brewing --- I assume you can find it on the mainland at the larger liquor stores -- no idea how much it would cost but it's about average price here compared to most of the others.