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which beer is the best in the world?

 
 
cicerone imposter
 
  1  
Wed 30 Jul, 2014 06:33 pm
@izzythepush,
Yes, they do. When I'm at home and we go out to eat, I usually have a bud with my lunch, and wine with dinner.
neologist
 
  1  
Wed 30 Jul, 2014 06:43 pm
@panzade,
I've experienced Ruination.
Very good
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izzythepush
 
  1  
Wed 30 Jul, 2014 06:45 pm
@cicerone imposter,
I had it once, that was enough.
cicerone imposter
 
  1  
Wed 30 Jul, 2014 06:49 pm
@izzythepush,
I believe 'taste' is a very subjective sense based on culture and what we're used to.
That's not to say I don't experiment with all different types of food and drink which I love to do when I travel, and there hasn't been much that I didn't enjoy.

izzythepush
 
  1  
Wed 30 Jul, 2014 06:52 pm
@cicerone imposter,
I've tried lots of different beers from all over the place, including American beers and "Budweiser," is one I just can't get on with. However, I really like Budweiser.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/58/Budvar_UK.JPG
Ragman
 
  2  
Wed 30 Jul, 2014 07:07 pm
@izzythepush,
Those Czechs are bouncing into Graceland because their Budweiser does not taste remotely like ours.
izzythepush
 
  1  
Wed 30 Jul, 2014 07:27 pm
@Ragman,
I know, that's why I like it.
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cicerone imposter
 
  1  
Wed 30 Jul, 2014 07:43 pm
@izzythepush,
I remember several decades ago when I used to visit the UK pretty often, and the pubs served 'warm' beer; it was too warm. I also believe most US pubs serve their beers too cold, although on a very hot day, a frosted mug with cold beer really hits the spot. There should be a good temp at which beer is appreciated for its taste, and I'm not sure whether it has to do with the alcohol content.

Anyone?
hawkeye10
 
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Wed 30 Jul, 2014 07:59 pm
@cicerone imposter,
Quote:
Anyone?

We have a place called Hop Jacks which has a glyco cooled tower which gets iced up,

http://barprofitsolutions.com/images/viper_beer_tower.jpg

I dont know what the serve temp is, but it is way too cold for me. On a hot day in Texas or Arizona I might go for this, but not here in Washington.

EDIT: Recommended temp is 36-38, but it can be set to 32. Hop Jacks I bet does. I hate it.
cicerone imposter
 
  1  
Wed 30 Jul, 2014 09:42 pm
@hawkeye10,
At Cesky Krumlov last November. The 'real' thing. Drunk
http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag215/Tak_Nomura/2013-11-16117_zps4f6de28f.jpg
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izzythepush
 
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Thu 31 Jul, 2014 03:37 am
@cicerone imposter,
The warm beer is sold at cellar temperature which is colder than room temperature, but not ice cold.

This is what CAMRA has to say.

Quote:
Serving drinks at arctic temperatures is a comparatively recent phenomenon introduced by a drinks industry whose promotion policy is gimmick-based. Cask ales should be served at around 55 degrees F (not exactly warm), whereas keg beers and lagers are typically served some 10 degrees F lower and “extra cold” beers even less. There can be no taste reason why this should be, since chilling tends to mask subtle flavours but since keg beers don’t have any, it can only be that those who choose them aren’t much bothered about taste anyway.


http://www.camragrimsby.btck.co.uk/FAQ

Btw, that's real ale, most kegs beers are chilled, and they still have subtle flavours.
cicerone imposter
 
  1  
Thu 31 Jul, 2014 09:35 am
@izzythepush,
I found this article on Wiki. It shows I'm not the only consumer of British beer who had the 'misconception' they were served warm. Embarrassed Rolling Eyes

Quote:
Temperature[edit]
One common misconception of beer served in the United Kingdom concerns the serving temperature: it is believed that British beer is served warm. In reality, beer in the UK is usually served at cellar temperature (between 10–14 °C (50–57 °F),[citation needed] which is often carefully controlled in a modern-day pub, although the temperature can naturally fluctuate with the seasons. Proponents of British beer say that it relies on subtler flavours than that of other nations, and these are brought out by serving it at a temperature that would make other beers seem harsh. Where harsher flavours do exist in beer (most notably in those brewed in Yorkshire), these are traditionally mitigated by serving the beer through a hand pump fitted with a sparkler, a device that mixes air with the beer, oxidising it slightly and softening the flavour.[citation needed]
izzythepush
 
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Thu 31 Jul, 2014 09:55 am
@cicerone imposter,
I think it's a common charge levelled at our beer. It's all down to personal preference. I don't want my beer chilled in the Winter, in the Summer I usually have a chilled glass of Kronenbourg.

Anyway only real ale is served at cellar temperature. If you look at this picture, going from left to right, you see the first 5 taps are for pressurised chilled beer, then there's 4 black handpulled real ale taps.

http://api.ning.com/files/M7-ZTbQuBuyMGku2ZtRXVJFgDsdZIE1zwKcG2aLPWGzJi8ikAHlvXSqnmZ3i5wCpW2XdYxSTMXGlQYayI4S3y-SY*J--ivFT/bar.jpg
cicerone imposter
 
  1  
Thu 31 Jul, 2014 10:47 am
@izzythepush,
When I travel around the world, I will most likely walk into an Irish bar for a Guinness, and look forward to that foam on the top of the single or double malt.
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Lash
 
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Thu 31 Jul, 2014 11:33 am
@Ragman,
Hey. Nice write up, Ragman. I'm working my way through the thread.

I'm currently in search of a good gluten free beer, and locked in the throes of morbid sadness to bid adieu to my most beloved Blue Moon, a light tasty Belgian White. You cited Shock Top, a close proxy to Blue Moon, so I think if I follow your taste, I may find something I like.

I like your wine choices as well - Chianti and California Pinot Noirs are my favorites and have been for years. I tend to stick with what I like - as I said - for years... and this health revelation has nudged me out of my comfort zone, looking for healthier spirits that I can enjoy.

If you happen to run into info about a nice Gluten Free beer or red wine, I hope you'll share Wink
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Lash
 
  2  
Thu 31 Jul, 2014 11:42 am
For any other GF peeps, Gluten Dude feels our pain and makes the following suggestions. I'll report back.
http://glutendude.com/product-review/harvester-brewing-gluten-free-beer/
tsarstepan
 
  1  
Sat 2 Aug, 2014 08:28 pm
@Lash,
Narragansett Del’s Shandy: Bought a six pack on sale from Whole Foods. Can't taste or smell any lemon. Too bitter. Meh.... I'll give the remaining 5 cans to my flatmate.
izzythepush
 
  1  
Sun 3 Aug, 2014 12:36 am
@tsarstepan,
Try mixing them with 7 up first. Over here shandy can be bought by kids, it's very very weak unless you get one made up in the pub.
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jack88
 
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Sun 3 Aug, 2014 02:30 am
Here's a good beer.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nDt-_m4cYNA/TG1yxMOULHI/AAAAAAAAABI/bGGurTVnHCk/s1600/altbier.jpg
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Lash
 
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Sun 3 Aug, 2014 12:10 pm
@tsarstepan,
Oy, sad, Tsar. Wasted amber liquid is depression-inducing. My sympathies.

I'm dealing with Omission now. Red Bridge is sold pretty liberally in my area, so trying that next. New Planet is also on my list again. There are so many styles - I'm hoping I can settle on a good one to make me stop pining for Blue Moon. http://www.newplanetbeer.com/?ao_confirm

I think they're going to have to start mailing in my brew... http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/lists/2012/03/the-best-and-worst-gluten-free-beers.html
 

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