Not so much a review as a letter of intent...
Off to a friend's cabin this weekend. Along for the ride are the Norton Hook, St.Peter Summer Ale, Sam Smith India Ale (had before), Fuller's Pride (been a while), Raison D'etre and the Celtic wheat beer Curim. Very excited to sample them all, particularly the Raison as I've had other Dogfish Head beers and really enjoyed them.
Now here's a question for y'all, I generally sample most beers (excepting lagers, Wit beers and a few other styles) at "cellar" temperature. Are there any of the beers I'm taking north that would be better quaffed at a colder temperature? Furthermore what do you all think is the ideal temperature for beer to be at when sampled? I'd love to know what other people prefer.
Cheers!
Jon
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When I'm drinking at home, I tend to start most beers on the cool side. Most lagers I'll start right out of the fridge, while ales, stouts etc. I'll let sit for 10 minutes or so before starting. I'm usually a fairly slow drinker, so I get the chance to taste how the beer changes as it warms to room temp or close to it.
As for the beers that you're bringing with you, I'd suggest drinking the Curim close to the temperature where you'd usually drink a lager, as it a light and refreshing beer. The others work best a little warmer, as KP suggested.
Greg
As for the beers that you're bringing with you, I'd suggest drinking the Curim close to the temperature where you'd usually drink a lager, as it a light and refreshing beer. The others work best a little warmer, as KP suggested.
Greg