[/quote]I've got a larger lover (not that there is anything wrong in that) coming to stay in a couple of weeks
Nothing wrong with that Wez, each to their own,you prefer bit more to grab onto then
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Who is and who is not
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DRB
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Wez
I've got a larger lover (not that there is anything wrong in that) coming to stay in a couple of weeksDRB wrote:Wez said
Nothing wrong with that Wez, each to their own,you prefer bit more to grab onto then
.[/quote]ooops, won't let 5 month pregnant Mrs Wez read this thread she might think i'm taking the P1ss.
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Wilbur
I'm a hop head, but I have my limits. Some breweries here in the States brew beers that are nothing more than hop delivery vehicles, they try to pack as many IBU's into a beer as they can, 90 to 120 IBU's is the norm. These beers are simply vile the hop flavor is somewhat like turpentine, with all of those hops the malt is nearly obliterated.
We also have breweries like Sierra Nevada that know how to balance the hops and malt to produce a very enjoyable pint. One of my current favorites is from a small brewery in Indiana Three Floyd's Brewing they make a wonderful IPA called Alpha King, it boast 66 IBU's but they are so well balanced with the malt that you'd never know it, the malt its self is a wonderful toasty toffee caramel flavor and aroma its truly wonderful.
We also have breweries like Sierra Nevada that know how to balance the hops and malt to produce a very enjoyable pint. One of my current favorites is from a small brewery in Indiana Three Floyd's Brewing they make a wonderful IPA called Alpha King, it boast 66 IBU's but they are so well balanced with the malt that you'd never know it, the malt its self is a wonderful toasty toffee caramel flavor and aroma its truly wonderful.
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eskimobob
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prodigal2
All I can say is a like a tasty beer. Though I do slightly lean towards malt. Though SNPA I love, hops that give flavour are great, BUUUUUUUT if it tastes like a bitter lemon on acid I'm out.
The differences in beers and the levels of flavour and experience is what makes beer fun there is something for EVERYONE. I like TTL in a bottle I really enjoy with the hint of ginger in the first few mouthfuls and yet others avoid it like the plague.
The differences in beers and the levels of flavour and experience is what makes beer fun there is something for EVERYONE. I like TTL in a bottle I really enjoy with the hint of ginger in the first few mouthfuls and yet others avoid it like the plague.
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SteveD
DRB,
I think that bottled beers can taste over-bitter and harsh compared to draught. Something to do with the bottling I guess. I think a lot of bottled bitters, particularly the bright, pasteurised, fizzed up ones taste horrible, and somewhat samey with a lovely flavour of skunk when in clear glass.
What do I like? I like beers that are malty, hoppy, fruity, bitter, and sweet....all at the same time, ie, balanced! Well, all good beer really.
Frothers,
Not enough hops in late additions. Try adding 1oz at 5 mins, and another oz or two at switch off. Dry hop with up to an oz as well. There will be no shortage of hop aroma and flavour then.
I've got a bitter now that's been dry hopped with with 34g Goldings. Aroma and flavour like you've stuck your head in a hop pocket.
I think that bottled beers can taste over-bitter and harsh compared to draught. Something to do with the bottling I guess. I think a lot of bottled bitters, particularly the bright, pasteurised, fizzed up ones taste horrible, and somewhat samey with a lovely flavour of skunk when in clear glass.
What do I like? I like beers that are malty, hoppy, fruity, bitter, and sweet....all at the same time, ie, balanced! Well, all good beer really.
Frothers,
Not enough hops in late additions. Try adding 1oz at 5 mins, and another oz or two at switch off. Dry hop with up to an oz as well. There will be no shortage of hop aroma and flavour then.
I've got a bitter now that's been dry hopped with with 34g Goldings. Aroma and flavour like you've stuck your head in a hop pocket.
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louthepoo
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prolix
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SteveD
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monk
I go through phases where I really want a hoppy beer, then for a month or so I'm craving a malty stout or amber ale. I make most of my ales between 25 and 35 IBUs. I actually prefer hop aroma over hop flavor and bitterness. I like a good amber or pale ale with about 30-35 ibus and low carbing--smooth with a hoppy aroma. I accidently stumbled upon a recipe like that which I love. Had to rename it The Cat's Pajamas. It's the house amber/bitter, now.
Monk
Monk
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PGSteamer
Another shout out for the balance. A well balanced beer is many times greater than the sum of it's individual malt, hop, yeast and water characters, no?
Wilbur is very true when he talks about the hop monsters you can get in the states. There's a mode of thinking that more is better, especially with hops. There are beers here with 100+ IBUS that are given an automatic reverence. They get respected as competitive tools with which to out IBU everyone else.
It's an I-can-drink-more-IBUs-than-you mentality. A 'Dude, that's eXtReMe!' rather than a 'Bloody nice pint!' attitude.
Wilbur is very true when he talks about the hop monsters you can get in the states. There's a mode of thinking that more is better, especially with hops. There are beers here with 100+ IBUS that are given an automatic reverence. They get respected as competitive tools with which to out IBU everyone else.
It's an I-can-drink-more-IBUs-than-you mentality. A 'Dude, that's eXtReMe!' rather than a 'Bloody nice pint!' attitude.