Originally posted by nihilismorThe term "beer" is too general. As stated numerous times in this thread, different types of beer (basically classified into lagers and ales, with a multitude of sub-categories with unique tastes and properties) taste better at different temperatures. Also, since "taste" happens in the taster's brain, other factors that influence the state of that particular brain will likely have a large influence on the "proper" temperature.
(i like it "almost" slushy)
lager: can____ bottle ____
ale: can ____ bottle ____
etc.: can ____ bottle ____
Originally posted by wolfgang59I'm not too familiar with Guinness, I mostly drink pilsener beer (because it's cheap) or special Belgian beers.
A good bitter can be warmed to maybe 14C just like trad Guiness.
Even decent lagers should only be chilled to 8C
Drinking anything below 5C masks the taste (which can be a GOOD or BAD thing!)
Originally posted by MrHandI agree with you mostly, except I like bocks, and I want them cool. I am also perfectly happy having a room temperature IPA. I tend to prefer stouts and porters on the cooler side of cool, but not actually cold. Barley wines I like cold.
I like my lagers & pilsners COLD. Not sure of actual temp.
I like my bitter and pale ales COOL (slightly less than room temp).
I like my stouts COOL just below room temp.
I like my trappist ales COOL just below room temp.
I don't like bocks -- too sweet.
10 °C is perfectly reasonable for most of the beers in my opinion. Lemonades, such as Corona or Desperados (I don't know why I'm mentioning lemonades, this actually is a scientific discussion regarding beer but these drinks are quite good in a hot, hot summer day) however are more enjoyable at lower temperatures. Stouts, like Guinness, I like a bit warmer. But 10 °C is the average t° in my opinion.
The t° doesn't matter for "Bud light 'n' stuff", because it's crap anyway.
