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6th December 09, 07:49 AM
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My fav.
I was never much on thying the bolder beers untill I joined the pipe band and met a brewer who has since educated my pallette. By far my favorite is his homebrewed Octoberfest. When it comes to ales I can get in the store I like the Fat Tire from New Belgium.:beer:
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6th December 09, 01:43 PM
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I guess we're on different ends of the spectrum. My pa keeps a mug in the freezer for his beers (now they're mainly the homebrew I bring him), but I'd prefer my beer to actually be warmer than fridge temperature than below, and certainly not freezing cold. The type of beer we drink might also influence our preferred temperatures.
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8th December 09, 07:17 AM
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 Originally Posted by NewEnglander
I guess we're on different ends of the spectrum. My pa keeps a mug in the freezer for his beers (now they're mainly the homebrew I bring him), but I'd prefer my beer to actually be warmer than fridge temperature than below, and certainly not freezing cold. The type of beer we drink might also influence our preferred temperatures.
I'm usually the same way. Most Americans drink their "beer" (I use that term loosely) ice-cold, most likely because they really don't want to taste it. Most "beer" is probably not worth tasting anyway.
But a good ale or stout or other dark brew is best enjoyed at a temperature where the full flavor comes out. Not ice-cold. Historically, I believe, ales and such were consumed at near room temperature, with the only cooling being from storage in a cellar. Much like wine, I suppose.
I do like a frosty mug, though. I don't know what it is about a thick frosty mug with draught beer, but it really changes the whole experience.
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9th December 09, 08:32 AM
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I wish some of you could visit me. Japan has some of the most phenomenal microbrews I've ever tasted... And thrice a year there are huge beer-tasting festivals in Tokyo, Yokohama and Osaka. I've only ever been to the Tokyo event, but it's really something.
One thing about the Japanese. They copy the world, do it WELL, and then adapt/change it and make it their own.
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21st December 09, 08:09 PM
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 Originally Posted by CDNSushi
I wish some of you could visit me. Japan has some of the most phenomenal microbrews I've ever tasted... And thrice a year there are huge beer-tasting festivals in Tokyo, Yokohama and Osaka. I've only ever been to the Tokyo event, but it's really something.
One thing about the Japanese. They copy the world, do it WELL, and then adapt/change it and make it their own.
I love almost all of the Japanese and Chinese beer I've tried. The couple that run our local favorite restaurant are, I think, originally from Canton. I have to ask how to pronounce "Tsintao" all the time.
I lucked out this month for the Beer Of The Month! Usually in December it's some kind of pumpkin flavor, but this December it was Jockamo IPA from Abita, and as I said before I love an IPA!

Abita is a microbrewery located about 40 minutes north of New Orleans. If you ever watch the Food Network, Emeril features Abita beers when his recipes call for beer (I think he likes Turbo Dog best, or maybe he just likes the name). Every Thursday night our watering hole gives away pint glasses while they last. A few years ago they featured Abita's Purple Haze beer. It was a little too fruity for me, but we went every Thursday night that month just to get some glasses. We gave several away as gifts that year.
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22nd December 09, 05:17 PM
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Anybody ever tried Skullsplitter? I've been wanting to try if for a while now, just can't avoid the Belhaven.
I make a mean Mead, my last was a fairly stout cyser. Might try my hand at a porter. All I need is a wort chiller and I am good to go!
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22nd December 09, 06:06 PM
#7
 Originally Posted by Dall_Piobaire
Anybody ever tried Skullsplitter? I've been wanting to try if for a while now, just can't avoid the Belhaven.
I make a mean Mead, my last was a fairly stout cyser. Might try my hand at a porter. All I need is a wort chiller and I am good to go!
My wort chiller and stir plate for yeast starters have made brewing so much easier for me. If only I didn't have to do the full boil on an electric stove...
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22nd December 09, 07:41 PM
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 Originally Posted by NewEnglander
My wort chiller and stir plate for yeast starters have made brewing so much easier for me. If only I didn't have to do the full boil on an electric stove...

Did you make your own wort chiller or did you take the dive?
How have the prices on good hops been lately, I have heard they have been all over the place.
Er ye workin anything now?
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