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tacocat  ·  2051 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Random opinions about alcohol

IPA is the gin of beers. Loved by people who consider punishment enjoyable because hey, my taste buds are unimportant and I need to look cool





am_Unition  ·  2051 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I love that there's an IPA called "palate wrecker", at least they're not pulling any punches

OftenBen  ·  2050 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I feel like IPA is getting the same treatment now that scotch got for decades.

I still can mostly only taste ashtray when I taste scotch but I am told that there are other flavors to be had.

am_Unition  ·  2050 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I guess it tastes less like ash when you’re smoking cigars in tandem. I’ve done that a handful of times and always found it enjoyable, but I was always in great company, so disentangling the sensation from the circumstances is difficult.

Some IPAs are mildly enjoyable, but I worry that I just like high ABV beers. Belgians, MMMMmmmmmmmm

OftenBen  ·  2050 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I would say that I like the average IPA better than the average Belgian, but a good Belgian will beat a good IPA.

Do you have an opinion on sours?

ButterflyEffect  ·  2050 days ago  ·  link  ·  

There's a lot of shit sours out there. But give me a good Flanders red or Gose and I'll more than happily drink it.

user-inactivated  ·  2050 days ago  ·  link  ·  

If you ever see an Andreson Valley Gose I recommend them. The Kimmy the Yink and The Holy Gose is probably my favorite craft beer ever. Salty and sour with citrus. Weird flavors but great for summer

am_Unition  ·  2049 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I agree with bfx. There are some sours that I enjoy, but I can't ever drink more than one. Pilsners or lagers, though? Line 'em up.