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I love beer. I am not an alcoholic by any means but when I get home from work and had a beer, it is awesome. I love the taste and the hint of carbonation. Some of my favorite beers are Harp, Smithwicks, and Fat Squirrel. While these three beers are great, I enjoy almost any beer that cost more than 50c and comes in a bottle.
I'm sure many of you feel the same way about the best alcoholic beverage on the planet and have even tried making some on your own. You are the people I am reaching out to. I would love to try home brewing, but before I throw 100$ down the toilet in a terrible attempt, I was wondering if any of you had suggestions for kits or beers that you have used/made that were easy. I am not saying that I am afraid of failure, just that I want instant gratification.
Other questions include...
Have you enjoyed home brewing?
Are lagers more difficult than ales?
Have any of you tried culturing the yeast prior to putting it in the beer?
Are there any tips you wish you had received before delving into the world of brewing?
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As a side not, most of the Asian Americans I know only drink Heineken. Agree/Disagree
 
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United States24637 Posts
Can't advise you on brewing, but this sorta seems like the best place (or worst perhaps) to say that I don't like beer at all. I've tried it many different times, and every time I've found the taste terrible.
I told this to everyone in college, and many of them would be like "oh even if you don't like beer this one in particular is AMAZING and you will like it" and I'd try it and invariably find it gross. People say beer is an acquired taste but I doubt most people found it to taste as bad as I have considering how much agony they would have to overcome to become beer drinkers...
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On October 21 2009 06:57 micronesia wrote:
Can't advise you on brewing, but this sorta seems like the best place (or worst perhaps) to say that I don't like beer at all. I've tried it many different times, and every time I've found the taste terrible.
I told this to everyone in college, and many of them would be like "oh even if you don't like beer this one in particular is AMAZING and you will like it" and I'd try it and invariably find it gross. People say beer is an acquired taste but I doubt most people found it to taste as bad as I have considering how much agony they would have to overcome to become beer drinkers...
I never realized you were a female.
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On October 21 2009 07:11 Holgerius wrote:Show nested quote +On October 21 2009 06:57 micronesia wrote:
Can't advise you on brewing, but this sorta seems like the best place (or worst perhaps) to say that I don't like beer at all. I've tried it many different times, and every time I've found the taste terrible.
I told this to everyone in college, and many of them would be like "oh even if you don't like beer this one in particular is AMAZING and you will like it" and I'd try it and invariably find it gross. People say beer is an acquired taste but I doubt most people found it to taste as bad as I have considering how much agony they would have to overcome to become beer drinkers... I never realized you were a female.
If I wasn't willing to try it OVER and OVER again then I wouldn't really be able to argue with your jab. However, I've done everything I can. I'm not going to forcibly feed myself a drink I can't stand the taste of when I can just have liquor or beverages. I actually don't like wine either.
I don't however understand why you want to make fun of someone for not liking the taste of something when it's not his (or even her) fault. Making fun of someone for being short, or requiring glasses due to myopia (short sightedness), or because of their skin color, are all pretty annoying/despicable things and what you are doing is no different.
Of course we do it IN JEST all the time and I only even care because I don't really know who you are and can't read the tone through the internet.
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On October 21 2009 06:57 micronesia wrote:
Can't advise you on brewing, but this sorta seems like the best place (or worst perhaps) to say that I don't like beer at all. I've tried it many different times, and every time I've found the taste terrible.
I told this to everyone in college, and many of them would be like "oh even if you don't like beer this one in particular is AMAZING and you will like it" and I'd try it and invariably find it gross. People say beer is an acquired taste but I doubt most people found it to taste as bad as I have considering how much agony they would have to overcome to become beer drinkers...
There is nothing wrong with not liking the taste of most beers and I know exactly what you mean about people raving about one beer and thinking it is crap. Here in wisconsin, almost everyone drinks beer from the New Glarus brewery. Their staple beer is Spotted Cow and everyone thinks it is the shit, but personally, I think it is ok at best.
I know you are probably fed up with beer suggestions, but maybe you would like a drink that is considered beer, but is more similar to wine, or juice. The Raspberry Tart Beer from New Glarus is a great example. It has a hint of beer taste, but more than anything it tastes really really tart. If you like tart food, you would find this delicious.
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I know some people do did home brewing and theirs came out awesome. Its a tough thing to do right though and starting it up is kinda expensive. Im just going on from what ive heard though. My fav beer would have to be Blue Moon or Sam Adams Oktoberfest.
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On October 21 2009 07:11 Holgerius wrote:Show nested quote +On October 21 2009 06:57 micronesia wrote:
Can't advise you on brewing, but this sorta seems like the best place (or worst perhaps) to say that I don't like beer at all. I've tried it many different times, and every time I've found the taste terrible.
I told this to everyone in college, and many of them would be like "oh even if you don't like beer this one in particular is AMAZING and you will like it" and I'd try it and invariably find it gross. People say beer is an acquired taste but I doubt most people found it to taste as bad as I have considering how much agony they would have to overcome to become beer drinkers... I never realized you were a female.
I wrestled over something witty to say to, but instead just banned you from my blog.
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On October 21 2009 07:18 Slaughter wrote:
I know some people do did home brewing and theirs came out awesome. Its a tough thing to do right though and starting it up is kinda expensive. Im just going on from what ive heard though. My fav beer would have to be Blue Moon or Sam Adams Oktoberfest.
I hope I can find similar success. I know both of those beers are popular, but I don't really like the Belgian (spiced) beers such as Blue Moon and in a similar vein, all of the oktoberfest beers. They all remind me too much of cinnamon and pumpkin spice.
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Vatican City State1872 Posts
beer, much like coffee or metal is a very much so acquired taste.
don't just casually drink it to learn to love it, indulge yourself into a drinking game where you HAVE to drink it and once you drink 3-4 of them you will be drunk and not care what it tastes like anyway.
after doing that 1-3 times you will like beer.
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On October 21 2009 07:37 CrownRoyal wrote:
beer, much like coffee or metal is a very much so acquired taste.
don't just casually drink it to learn to love it, indulge yourself into a drinking game where you HAVE to drink it and once you drink 3-4 of them you will be drunk and not care what it tastes like anyway.
after doing that 1-3 times you will like beer.
I can't get myself to drink it down unless I treat it like shots which I'm not going to do.
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Mmmm Steel Reserve's, heinekins and Bud's are only beers i really drink.. oh and the Kirin beer from japan is so delicioussssssssssssssssssssss
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On October 21 2009 07:39 micronesia wrote:Show nested quote +On October 21 2009 07:37 CrownRoyal wrote:
beer, much like coffee or metal is a very much so acquired taste.
don't just casually drink it to learn to love it, indulge yourself into a drinking game where you HAVE to drink it and once you drink 3-4 of them you will be drunk and not care what it tastes like anyway.
after doing that 1-3 times you will like beer. I can't get myself to drink it down unless I treat it like shots which I'm not going to do.
You might want to try Hoegaarden, which is a Belgian beer. My sister hates beer, but she loves this stuff. It's unequivocally delicious, and one of the best beers I have ever tasted.
If you ever end up trying it, you must pour it into a glass. This balances the flavors out, otherwise the coriander/orange is too concentrated.
Here's a description from wikipedia,
"Hoegaarden is a Belgian-style wheat beer meaning it is spiced with coriander and orange peel. It is unfiltered and therefore pale and cloudy in appearance. Hoegaarden is known for its superior refreshment and its distinctive smooth, sweet and sour taste. It typically lacks the bitterness and aftertaste of many lager style beers."
Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoegaarden_Brewery
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On October 21 2009 07:37 CrownRoyal wrote:
beer, much like coffee or metal is a very much so acquired taste.
don't just casually drink it to learn to love it, indulge yourself into a drinking game where you HAVE to drink it and once you drink 3-4 of them you will be drunk and not care what it tastes like anyway.
after doing that 1-3 times you will like beer.
That may be how it is for you, but for me, the part that is an acquired taste is the alcohol, not the beer flavor. I did not always enjoy a jack and coke or a guiness but since I have overcome the alcohol flavor, I enjoy both.
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On October 21 2009 07:44 A3iL3r0n wrote:Show nested quote +On October 21 2009 07:39 micronesia wrote:On October 21 2009 07:37 CrownRoyal wrote:
beer, much like coffee or metal is a very much so acquired taste.
don't just casually drink it to learn to love it, indulge yourself into a drinking game where you HAVE to drink it and once you drink 3-4 of them you will be drunk and not care what it tastes like anyway.
after doing that 1-3 times you will like beer. I can't get myself to drink it down unless I treat it like shots which I'm not going to do. You might want to try Hoegaarden, which is a Belgian beer. My sister hates beer, but she loves this stuff. It's unequivocally delicious, and one of the best beers I have ever tasted. Here's a description from wikipedia, "Belgian-style wheat beer meaning it is spiced with coriander and orange peel. It is unfiltered and therefore pale and cloudy in appearance. Hoegaarden is known for its superior refreshment and its distinctive smooth, sweet and sour taste. It typically lacks the bitterness and aftertaste of many lager style beers."
I'll give it a go, and from the sounds of it, if she likes this beer, she would probably love Éphémère made by the Unibroue brewery (Canada). It is an apple spice Belgian that my gf loves.
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On October 21 2009 07:44 Trezeguet23 wrote:Show nested quote +On October 21 2009 07:37 CrownRoyal wrote:
beer, much like coffee or metal is a very much so acquired taste.
don't just casually drink it to learn to love it, indulge yourself into a drinking game where you HAVE to drink it and once you drink 3-4 of them you will be drunk and not care what it tastes like anyway.
after doing that 1-3 times you will like beer. That may be how it is for you, but for me, the part that is an acquired taste is the alcohol, not the beer flavor. I did not always enjoy a jack and coke or a guiness but since I have overcome the alcohol flavor, I enjoy both.
Haha Jack and coke and a Long Islands is the only liquor i enjoy drinking. Everything else.. well, nothing good ever came out of it.
I myself enjoy the beer flavor more then the alcohol. But it also depends on my mood. If i just feel like keeping a constant buzz with some flavor, i hit up the heinekens or the bud's.. if i feel like getting drunk i hit up the steel reserve  . And if i go out and i can find the Kirin beer import from Japan, i always gotta get it .
Jack/coke and Long Islands are usually what i drink when i go to the clubs n shit~
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On October 21 2009 07:15 micronesia wrote:Show nested quote +On October 21 2009 07:11 Holgerius wrote:On October 21 2009 06:57 micronesia wrote:
Can't advise you on brewing, but this sorta seems like the best place (or worst perhaps) to say that I don't like beer at all. I've tried it many different times, and every time I've found the taste terrible.
I told this to everyone in college, and many of them would be like "oh even if you don't like beer this one in particular is AMAZING and you will like it" and I'd try it and invariably find it gross. People say beer is an acquired taste but I doubt most people found it to taste as bad as I have considering how much agony they would have to overcome to become beer drinkers... I never realized you were a female. If I wasn't willing to try it OVER and OVER again then I wouldn't really be able to argue with your jab. However, I've done everything I can. I'm not going to forcibly feed myself a drink I can't stand the taste of when I can just have liquor or beverages. I actually don't like wine either. I don't however understand why you want to make fun of someone for not liking the taste of something when it's not his (or even her) fault. Making fun of someone for being short, or requiring glasses due to myopia (short sightedness), or because of their skin color, are all pretty annoying/despicable things and what you are doing is no different. Of course we do it IN JEST all the time and I only even care because I don't really know who you are and can't read the tone through the internet.
Don't worry, I was just joking. :D Sarcasm on teh internetz is hard. 
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I like white beers the most.
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On October 21 2009 07:44 A3iL3r0n wrote:Show nested quote +On October 21 2009 07:39 micronesia wrote:On October 21 2009 07:37 CrownRoyal wrote:
beer, much like coffee or metal is a very much so acquired taste.
don't just casually drink it to learn to love it, indulge yourself into a drinking game where you HAVE to drink it and once you drink 3-4 of them you will be drunk and not care what it tastes like anyway.
after doing that 1-3 times you will like beer. I can't get myself to drink it down unless I treat it like shots which I'm not going to do. You might want to try Hoegaarden, which is a Belgian beer. My sister hates beer, but she loves this stuff. It's unequivocally delicious, and one of the best beers I have ever tasted. If you ever end up trying it, you must pour it into a glass. This balances the flavors out, otherwise the coriander/orange is too concentrated. Here's a description from wikipedia, "Hoegaarden is a Belgian-style wheat beer meaning it is spiced with coriander and orange peel. It is unfiltered and therefore pale and cloudy in appearance. Hoegaarden is known for its superior refreshment and its distinctive smooth, sweet and sour taste. It typically lacks the bitterness and aftertaste of many lager style beers." Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoegaarden_Brewery
Hoegaarden is a nice cheap white beer :p
Brugs and Edelweiss are cool too ( and cheap )
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I think beer is gross. Of course, I'm a girl so I guess that's normal.
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