the perfect temperature for beer?

Originally posted by nihilismor
(i like it "almost" slushy)

lager: can____ bottle ____
ale: can ____ bottle ____
etc.: can ____ bottle ____

The 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.

Originally posted by wolfgang59
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!)

I'm not too familiar with Guinness, I mostly drink pilsener beer (because it's cheap) or special Belgian beers.

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.

Originally posted by MrHand
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.

I 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.

Originally posted by nihilismor
(i like it "almost" slushy)

lager: can____ bottle ____
ale: can ____ bottle ____
etc.: can ____ bottle ____

Shouldn't this thread be in the Spirituality Forum ? 😀

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.

Generally lager should be served between 4 and 7 degrees.
Strong Belgian beers between 6 and 8 degrees.
Stouts between 7 and 9 degrees.
Ghastly English ale at whatever temperature the local inbreds want it.

I can't believe this crap is being disussed in the science forum.

Originally posted by ivanhoe
Shouldn't this thread be in the Spirituality Forum ? 😀

Not at all, this is a serious matter.

Spirituality is a serious matter. I don't think discussing beer is for the science forum.

Originally posted by shavixmir

Ghastly English ale at whatever temperature the local inbreds want it.[/b]

Room

Originally posted by nihilismor
(i like it "almost" slushy)

lager: can____ bottle ____
ale: can ____ bottle ____
etc.: can ____ bottle ____

I agree...just above freezing. Perhaps 1 degree C.😏

I have a nice book called Beers of the world. Tells you best serving temps. in C & F 🙂 I think I'm gonna have myself a beer now!!



Manny

Originally posted by nihilismor
(i like it "almost" slushy)

lager: can____ bottle ____
ale: can ____ bottle ____
etc.: can ____ bottle ____

I generally agree. Colder is better. 😏

The colder the less you can taste. Hence cold is fine for non tasting weak and watery lagers but not for a beer with more taste. I find Guinness extra cold a particular abomination when compared with the normal temperature version.