The Gingerman NYC

This bar is sort of sentimental for me. It was the first real beer bar I had ever been to and one of the bars I credit with starting my beer education. But I haven't been going there so often lately and I think I remember why. I went there yesterday looking to sample some DFH World Wide Stout, which beermenus stated that they were going to have as part of their DFH day/night. When I got there, there was no WWS and all I could focus on with the menu, was a DFH Olde School for $9 or even worse the 120 min IPA for $10! Approaching obscene levels, I had to opt for a cheaper alternative as did my date. I went for a Boulder Mojo 'Risin and my date a Brooklyn BCS. This was hardly satisfying. I first noticed a change in their beers as my palette really developed....their beer was always off. Sometimes I figure it's just me and I shouldn't be so harsh, but I will say this...their draft lines are awful. Not only do they just uniformly just tap those kegs with no regard to PSI, but you can really taste the dirtiness of the lines on those IPAs. Not too bash this fine institution which is NYC's biggest collection of tap lines and a great space. But just let it be known, It will cost you and the beer might not taste like what you expect. And yes, Barcade has spoiled me.