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WTOP’s Beer of the Week: Eggenberg Hopfen König Pilsner

WTOP's Beer of the Week: Eggenberg Hopfen König Pilsner

All hail the king!

WTOP’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and James Beard Award nominee Greg Engert to talk about Eggenberg Hopfen König Pilsner for the latest edition of WTOP’s Beer of the Week.

Brewery: Schloss Eggenberg, Pettenbach, Austria

Description: A Pilsner brewed with Saazer hops and featuring a bright golden color, with a dry, hoppy nose and aromatic flavors

ABV: 5.1%

Pairing suggestions: Veal schnitzel, dumplings and Käsespätzle, seafood (sushi, grilled shrimp and fried calamari)

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Brennan Haselton

In 2000, Brennan Haselton took a job at WTOP as reporter and anchor, and that's where he has been ever since (with the exception of a brief return to Seattle in 2005). He is a two-time winner of the national Edward R. Murrow Award, and winner of the National Headliner Grand Award.