The Beer connoisseur thread

[Kneel B4 Zod]

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Other factors are temperature control and exposure to light, but alcohol content of ~10%+ is required for a beer to age well.

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this isn't true for lambics

[crashjr]

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Other factors are temperature control and exposure to light, but alcohol content of ~10%+ is required for a beer to age well.

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this isn't true for lambics

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As with anything overgeneralized. . . but I think we can agree that lambics are a special case. They require long secondary fermentations, specific bacteria capable of hydrolysis of what in any other beer would be considered a weed infection, and also bacteria capable of fermentation of dextrose in order to inhibit growth of other bad bugs in beer during the later secondary fermentation process.

But yeah, lambics have like 5% ABW and take 2 years just to be ready for consumption, then cellar well.

How about this - for any beer made in America or made according to the Reinheitsgebot, my statement is correct.

[z28dreams]

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All,

This was mentioned above, but I tried the Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout yesterday. I think it was $8 for 4 bottles at Whole Foods. Enjoyed it a lot. It was very rich and smooth, I think people who haven't tried a lot of stouts would probably enjoy this one as well.

http://www.northcoastbrewing.com/ras.htm

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I tried this a few months back when I bought a 4-pack for my buddy for helping me out with some car stuff.

I thought it was pretty damn good as well.

[RunDownHouse]

crashjr,

How many of the Stone Vertical Epic beers - specifically designed to age - are above 10%?

[crashjr]

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crashjr,

How many of the Stone Vertical Epic beers - specifically designed to age - are above 10%?

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By ~ I meant approxiamte, not over. I assumed this was a universal symbol. I guess I was wrong. I was not familiar with Stone Vertical Epic but I googled it and saw recepies giving the wort a specific gravity of 1.078, which should finish > 8% ABW, which is sufficient alcohol for cellaring. If you have a few bottles around, don't be stingy!

[jeffnc]

I tried to be cool for awhile and drink connoisseur beer, but it's not cool to fake yourself out. Bottom line is I don't really like ale - I don't care for any bitterness.

I like Budweiser. I admit it. I also like Molson, Heineken, Grolsch, Moosehead, Labbat's, etc. Any other recommendations along those lines welcome. I guess I like lager or pilsner, not exactly sure what the difference is.

[jeffnc]

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But I drive by the Peace Street Market most days and will check it out.

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Surprising beer collection for such a dive.

[Kneel B4 Zod]

try Hefewizens, or Stouts. both are low in bitterness

[kutuz_off]

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try wheat beer

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Hoegaarden (the most widely available witbeer), and St Bernardus Witbeer are the two names I'd recommend specifically.

Also, brown ales are much less bitter than doubles/triples you may have tried. They often have chocolaty/raisins undertones.

A knowledgeable bartender is always great help, by the way. Just tell them what you like, and they'll suggest something new.

[BK_]

Has anyone had trois pistoles? It is one of my favorite but I have only found it in a couple of places.