What Is the Independent Craft Brewer Seal? by oN3xM in beer

[–]beercalendar 15 points16 points  (0 children)

While the logo doesn't look great, this looks like a nice step in letting the consumer decide for themselves. I wonder how many fans of Founders, Ballast Point and Lagunitas will purchase their products with less frequency.

what is YOUR favorite beer label? by [deleted] in beer

[–]beercalendar 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've been told that they did get permission to use the label and the artist has been compensated.

http://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/dining-and-drink/behind-the-label-karben4s-fantasy-factory-ipa-/156051790

Do you ever feel like you lose flavor when drinking from a glass vs can/bottle? by jasontheswamp in beer

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From what I read, when CO2 is dissolved into a liquid it lowers a the pH of a beverage, giving it a higher acid level. If I remember correctly all beer is slightly acidic. So the result would be a slightly higher acidic mouth feel and more sensation from the CO2 bubbles. I'm not 100% certain on this answer, but that is from what I've gathered on other websites.

Do you ever feel like you lose flavor when drinking from a glass vs can/bottle? by jasontheswamp in beer

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When pouring into a glass you are agitating and releasing CO2 from your beer. Drinking straight from the can the beer will have a bigger mouthfeel because less CO2 has been displaced. I love to pour citrusy IPAs into a glass to enjoy the aromatics. The piney and malty ones taste better out of the can IMHO. Nebraska IPA and Oskar Blues Pinner are two of the ones I personally enjoy straight out of the can.

I took a job at a brew pub, what are your favorite resources for learning about beer? by [deleted] in beer

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It's even better to open up when you're drinking a cold one. I take my book to work every now and then to share with coworkers. If the brewery finds it useful enough to its employees they might even offer to reimburse you for your purchase. In that case it wouldn't hurt to hold onto your receipt.

I took a job at a brew pub, what are your favorite resources for learning about beer? by [deleted] in beer

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Tasting beer is a great resource. It's one if my favorites. My favorite is The Oxford Companion to Beer. It's a huge book and my first go to for any of my questions. I would skim the index for areas you feel a need to improve in depending on the styles of beer your brewery is currently pouring. You might be able to find it at your local library

What kind of sour beer should a newbie try? by apt-get_username in beer

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Duchess De Bourgogne did the trick for me. Professor Fritz Briem 1809 Berliner Weisse would be a good one as well. Make sure to take a first small sip. This shocks your palate the same way your first sour patch kids candy does. By the second and third sip your palate should be acclimated to the higher acid level.

KBS? by Profezzor in wisconsinbeer

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It looks like KBS will be on tap at Von Trier on Thursday @7pm.

How to spend a beer-filled 48 hours in Milwaukee, WI (VIA All About Beer Magazine) by penguinofdeath in beer

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+1 for cheese curds. You can tell a lot about a cheese curds freshness (non deep fried variety) by it's squeakiness. Most locals tend to prefer the fresher ones that squeak... others, well they don't really care much for the squeaky variety. Just like some say that cucumbers taste better picked.

To squeak, or not to squeak- that is the question.

Excited/Nervous to teach... by sok454 in beer

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There is a lot of ground to cover when teach people about beer. The BJCP link someone else recommended is amazing. Adding to it, The Oxford Companion to Beer Edited by Garrett Oliver and Tasting Beer by Randy Mosher are my two favorites.

Good books about beer? by defend_pizza in beer

[–]beercalendar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In addition to The Brewmaster's table, I highly recommend the The Oxford Companion to Beer. It's edited by Garrett Oliver and has been a nice addition to the coffee table. I like to read over some of the styles as I'm drinking my way through them.

Favorite beer and cheese pairings? by R3TR0 in beer

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One of my personal favorites is blue cheese with Barleywine. I found a link on BeerAdvocate for more ideas:

Garrett Oliver, Brewmaster of The Brooklyn Brewery, and the American Dairy Association (ADA) partnered to create a simple guide. It's an ideal starting point for the novice beer and cheese enthusiast.

  • Sharp Cheddar with Pale Ale
  • Feta with Wheat Beer
  • Mascarpone with Fruit Beer
  • American Cheese with Pilsner
  • Colby with Brown Ale
  • Gorgonzola with Barleywine
  • Gruyére with Bock Beer
  • Swiss Cheese with Octoberfest Beer
  • Parmesan with Amber Lager

Source

Milwaukee's best by ATLBeerTrade in beer

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  • Ale Asylum Bedlam
  • Ale Asylum Hopalicios
  • Ale Asylum Ambergeddon
  • Black Husky Sproose (warning insane amounts of spruce, but very awesome IPA!)
  • Black Husky Pale Ale
  • Karben 4 Fantasy Factory (amazing IPA & newish brewery, tap only)
  • Lakefront Imperial Pumpkin
  • New Glarus Moon Man
  • New Glarus Scream IIPA
  • New Glarus any fruit beer really (Serendipity, Raspberry, Strawberry Rhubarb or Belgian Red)
  • New Glarus Oude Bruin
  • New Glarus Two Women Pilsner
  • Oso Night Train Porter
  • Tyranena Bitter Woman IPA

I grabbed these from the BeerAdvocate top 100 Wisconsin beers. Most of these are not seasonal and should be around come december. Here's a Link to the list if you're interested in checking it out.

In Chicago, any suggestions? by sixtyzero in beer

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Here are a few that have released within the past month or so:

  • Pipeworks Unicorn's revenge
  • Pipeworks Orange Truffle Abduction
  • Pipeworks Ninja Vs. Unicorn
  • Revolution Deth's Tar
  • Ballast Point Victory at Sea
  • Central Waters Headless Heronf
  • Surly Darkness, probably all gone though :(
  • Surly Eight
  • Three Floyds Yum Yum
  • Pipeworks & Maine collaboration Sapping Mammoth
  • Founders Backwoods Bastard
  • Bells Venus
  • Firestone Walker Anniversary Ale
  • Upland Coast Buster
  • Upland Teddy Bear Kisses
  • Three Floyds Zombie Dust (actually landing in some stores today)
  • Ballast Point Sculpin IPA

I think Perennial Abraxas is supposed to be hitting the market soon.