Question for Beer Guys

[King Kill 33]

I find that when I drink stouts and porters that the beer tastes best when I get to the last few sips. Is that because it gets down to the optimal drinking temp? I usually pull one out of the fridge and crack it open and let it sit about 15-20 minutes before I pour it in the glass. But always, the last bit always tastes the best. Maybe just psychological, feeling that I'm almost out. Maybe I need to buy another vino and keep em at a certain temp?

 

[mistaforty]

Last few sips from the bottle or glass? And if so what kind. And brand and type of stout would make a difference too. I drink stouts more BBA than not and at slightly below room temp and usually from snifters and they do finish well. May have to do with the brew being "aerated" by then as well

 

[King Kill 33]

From a glass. What is BBA? I searched and it took my to a porn website...

Seriously though, I think as they 'warm up' they do get better. I should just keep them in the basement where it sits around 64F.

 

[StocktonJohn]

Likely temp and aeration. ..

 

[W.B.]

^^ agreed

 

[W.B.]

From a glass. What is BBA? I searched and it took my to a porn website...

Seriously though, I think as they 'warm up' they do get better. I should just keep them in the basement where it sits around 64F.

Bourbon Barrel aged

 

[Mythsmoker]

http://www.ratebeer.com/Story.asp?StoryID=479

 

[King Kill 33]

Thanks guys. I am better off now than I was before.

 

[Fitze55]

Simple, beer temp.

 

[cgraunke]

A couple mentions of aeration... do beers tend to "open up" like a wine? (complete noob here, just peeking over the edge of the slope)

 

[andysc83]

A couple mentions of aeration... do beers tend to "open up" like a wine? (complete noob here, just peeking over the edge of the slope)

I think so. Some beers just seem to taste better out of proper glassware too. Teku, snifter, etc.

I always let my stouts and porters, especially the BBA ones, sit for about 30 minutes after pulling them out of the fridge.

 

[mistaforty]

From a glass.

This guy... Lol

A couple mentions of aeration... do beers tend to "open up" like a wine? (complete noob here, just peeking over the edge of the slope)

I'd put aeration in quote because I meant an aeration of sorts not sure if it's the proper technical term. But by the middle to end depending on how fast you drink not only is the beer warmer but the carbonation level is lower and the flavors can be more evident

 

[mistaforty]

Likely temp and aeration. ..

I remember years ago having a bourbon county too cold and couldn't taste a thing

 

[javajunkie]

my stouts were always stored in my garage. below ground level, so they came out at about 62-65F. mind you, it may have been a function os an alcoholic hiding booze, but i never preferred the thick shit stored at fridge temps...

 

[MoldMan]

Glassware, temperature, CO2 levels and sometimes oxidation can have a huge impact on beer flavor. Why do you think Bud, Miller, Coors promote ice cold beer? Have you ever tried to drink one warm? Eeewwwww. Good beer will still taste good at warm temps. Cold temps numb your taste buds. CO2 levels can give beer a sense of body(low levels), light body(higher levels). An acidic bite(kind of tingling) and helps to deliver aromas. It also helps to lift flavors from your taste buds. Temperature. Good English and German beer are served at cellar temps, around 45-50°F. Around this temp malt flavors tend to pop and express themselves. Lower temps they tend to become muted and higher temps they tend to become muddy. Its magical when everything is in balance. I just wish some of the brewpubs around here would figure this out.

 

[javajunkie]

keep in mind, as a general rule, liquids aerate better at higher temperatures, and will show better on the nose and back palate. having done this for quite a while professionally, ANYONE who brings me an ice-cold sample (beer, wine, or spirits) is hiding something. if they are willing to let me taste at room temp or near), they have confidence in their product.

 

[MoldMan]

Damnation! Where's the like button when you need it.

 

[Chief StrongLeaf]

Is the consensus to let the beer warm up, poured into a glass or in bottle or either way?

 

[MoldMan]

I like to leave it in the bottle with the cap on so I don't loose any of the carbonation. You can always swirl a beer to lower the carbonation if needed.

 

[Chief StrongLeaf]

That makes perfect sense, thank you.