HockeyDad
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 10:38:18 AM

I've never found an ale I've liked.

8trackdisco wrote:

In that case, stick to soda or Budweiser.

Bud and Bud Light are the #1 and #2 beers in the USA.

lou2row
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 12:23:18 PM

Shawn,

Oktoberfest beers are Marzens which are lagers.

.

Thunder.Gerbil wrote:

Good point, I forgot that as well. These are a flavorful lager alternative.

blackfoot11
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 11:08:19 PM

Color is primarily dictated by the roast of the malt and has no influence on if the beer is an ale or a lager. Pilsners (Pilsner Urquell for example), Dopplebocks (Spaten Optimator)- both lagers, one's light as straw, the other black as night. Kolsches and stouts, both ales - same color differences.

Essentially, what determines if a beer is an ale or a lager is the yeast. Ales use top fermenting yeasts, meaning, they float. Lagers use bottom fermenting yeasts.

Thunder.Gerbil wrote:

yes, although the yeast IS present throughout the entire wort during fermentation. actually, it's a floccuation thing....(as he scratches his head wondering if he actually spelled that right)...................

Thunder.Gerbil
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 12:05:53 AM
Absolutely, I was just trying to keep the explanation simple.

After all, this is Shawn we're talking to here.

MACS
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 1:31:34 AM

Absolutely, I was just trying to keep the explanation simple.

After all, this is Shawn we're talking to here.

Thunder.Gerbil wrote:

K.I.S.S. = keep it simple, stupid!

=p~

blackfoot11
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 1:55:21 PM

Absolutely, I was just trying to keep the explanation simple.

After all, this is Shawn we're talking to here.

Thunder.Gerbil wrote:

LMAO!

good point..........

andytv
Thursday, November 24, 2011 8:30:00 AM
Ales are a little less complex; generally you can taste the ingredients discretely. They are manufactured quickly with less aging.

Lagers are more balanced, with the ingredients interacting with some subtlety.

When I want to be impressed by a beer, I grab a Munich Helles (lager) that has been brewed for centuries.

wheelrite
Thursday, November 24, 2011 8:31:59 AM

Ales are a little less complex; generally you can taste the ingredients discretely. They are manufactured quickly with less aging.

Lagers are more balanced, with the ingredients interacting with some subtlety.

When I want to be impressed by a beer, I grab a Munich Helles (lager) that has been brewed for centuries.

andytv wrote:

ANDY !!!

Happy T-giving to you and the family !

wheel,

Whistlebritches
Thursday, November 24, 2011 4:42:13 PM

Ales are a little less complex; generally you can taste the ingredients discretely. They are manufactured quickly with less aging.

Lagers are more balanced, with the ingredients interacting with some subtlety.

When I want to be impressed by a beer, I grab a Munich Helles (lager) that has been brewed for centuries.

andytv wrote:

Munich Helles ehhhh.........Never tried it.Let the search begin.

BTW Andy,hope you and yours' are having a wonderful Turkey Day.

Ron

andytv
Sunday, December 4, 2011 9:45:21 AM
^thanks for the wishes fellas.

Re: Munich Helles

My favorite is Spaten, but HofBrau and Lowenbrau are pretty decent. If you can find Augistiner, it's about the best (but hard to come by).

Look for a somewhat sweet malty beer with a nice hops balance. Helles is all about subtlety.

MACS
Sunday, December 4, 2011 11:15:58 AM

...Re: Munich Helles

My favorite is Spaten...

andytv wrote:

Me too!!🍺

Used to be Paulaner, but the Spaten has grown on me. Their Oktoberfest is better, too, IMO.

xibbumbero
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 1:17:01 PM
Had some Pliny the Elder on thanksgiving. One of the finest IPA style beers I've ever had. X👍
8trackdisco
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 8:14:34 PM
Leiny's Creamy Dark.
Whistlebritches
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 10:04:33 PM
I tried Paulaner Original Munich over the weekend............Not bad.I will find Spatens concoction.....I love most everything they brew.

I've had a boatload of Lowenbrau.......mostly overseas.Never really grew on me.Always thought of it as kind of light in flavor and somewhat skunky.........Heinekin lite?????????I am a member of HHOA(heinekin haters of America).

Ron

Whistlebritches
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 10:17:51 PM

Leiny's Creamy Dark.

8trackdisco wrote:

I'm finishing the last of 2 Shiner Frost,a Dortmunder lager,from last years seasonals.This is one lager I do like......immensely.

I have 1 Leiny's Creamy Dark left from last year..........fixin to be one dead soldier.

Ron

DrMaddVibe
Saturday, December 10, 2011 6:30:56 PM
Just finished off some Nelly...

Palama
Saturday, January 7, 2023 7:08:26 PM
I’m not really that picky. Can and will drink either. 🍺

Well, okay, other than IPAs, not a huge fan of them.

Sunoverbeach
Saturday, January 7, 2023 9:46:04 PM
+1
Jakethesnake86
Sunday, January 8, 2023 12:13:38 AM
+2
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