from there ----> (addressed to TheLineMan)
Message 19709796
to here...
so the response:
45 to 55 fahrenheit is the typical serving temp of a British beer not room temp unless you can't afford the heating bills.
To re-cap... the clueless comment was more directed to food, but it was my fault not to identify it properly, as I did not separate ("food & drink") my fault.
They may have a clue... however, it is only understood by them...
my point is... Why would anyone (or most anyone) drink a beer...?
I'd say, it is a matter of preference, but refreshing comes to mind first, and yes, flavor would come second.
Now... as for the "room temperature" thing... unless you drink the beer in one swallow, (which btw, I have seen it done by a Belgian master beer drinker friend of mine, amazing feat !) you WILL drink the damned thing pretty much close to room temperature.... and while I am willing to admit that at higher temperatures, wine (and I am sure beer too) tend to be more flavorful.
Example most Chardonays I actually drink them slightly chilled (not cold) as I can detect their flavors better doing so...
The problem I seem to have with beer is.... well... I am not necessarily seeking flavor as I am more seeking.... refreshness... and I never claimed I am expert beer drinker either.... I do not drink as much beer as I do wine...
In a way... it is similar to Champagne... (although there are some Champagne that the flavor is very enjoyable), the majority is (in my case, at least) I am looking for the sparks... to refresh and tickle the tongue -gggg
I sort of find the bubbles in champagne, and in beer as well, disracting from the taste... I suppose that it is a matter of preference.
so I have to give you that point.
but I still think British beer is served far too "warm" --comparatively speaking...
as for coors, and the rest... thats even worse...
Pilsner.... ah yes... for me, the best (in beers); in the winter... red wine... (or even white) better yet... Scotch -g
cheers, prost, salud etc. etc... |
