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Post by: Schaden on June 21, 2005, 08:27:28 AM
Yes..the beer is too warm.....just to let you know we have our problems on this side of the pond too!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/4114606.stm
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Post by: Toad on June 21, 2005, 08:32:15 AM
For the climatically challenged (like me)

Desired ale temp = 11.0 celsius  equivalent to:  51.8 fahrenheit

Incorrect ale temp = 26.0 celsius  equivalent to:  78.8 fahrenheit

I'd have to agree; I wouldn't want a 80 degree ale! I usually drink mine a bit cooler than 52 tho.. mid to upper 40's usually.
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Post by: Mickey1992 on June 21, 2005, 08:37:33 AM
For me, just as bad as beer that is too warm is beer that forms ice crystals as it hit the mug.  If I wanted a slushie I would go to Dairy Queen.
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Post by: Rolex on June 21, 2005, 08:40:46 AM
Here's a quick and rough rule-of-thumb way to convert F <-> C and people will be fooled into thinking you're smart:

Want C to F? Add 14 and double.

Example: 11C + 14 = 25. 25 x 2 = 50F (Close enough)

Want F to C? Divide by 2 and subtract 14.

Example: 78F / 2 = 39. 39 - 14 = 25C (Close enough)
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Post by: Toad on June 21, 2005, 08:44:34 AM
Yep, that's the one we always used. Indeed close enough. (But maybe not for the OC!)
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Post by: JB73 on June 21, 2005, 09:11:26 AM
i like 39-38 F beer
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Post by: DREDIOCK on June 21, 2005, 09:13:59 AM
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Originally posted by Toad
Yep, that's the one we always used. Indeed close enough. (But maybe not for the OC!)


LOL you got that right.

Inexact measurments/numbers here should just be edited for flamebait LMAO
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Post by: rpm on June 21, 2005, 10:36:09 AM
6% Beer will freeze (bottled) at 27F. I used to keep my vault at 28F. I sold 3 times as much as the convenience store next door that kept their vault at 40F. :cool:
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Post by: Hangtime on June 21, 2005, 10:54:56 AM
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Originally posted by rpm
6% Beer will freeze (bottled) at 27F. I used to keep my vault at 28F. I sold 3 times as much as the convenience store next door that kept their vault at 40F. :cool:


BRILLIANT!!

I'm with you.. I buy the coldest beer I can lay my paws on. I don't intend to drink it in the parking lot.. it goes into a cooler with ice. When it comes out.. it's just right. Like most folks, I don't give a rats behind what the hell the 'exact' temp is.. on a hot day all i give a damm about is...

it's Freakin COLD..... *ahhhhhhh* man, that's good!
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Post by: Skydancer on June 21, 2005, 02:52:36 PM
Beer... too warm? Its supposed to be room temperature! That Cold stuff is Lager!

Beer
(http://www.alvanleyarms.co.uk/pubs/pubpics/pint.gif)

Lager
(http://creativestock.com/demo/idp260.jpg)

:lol
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Post by: BlueJ1 on June 21, 2005, 02:57:19 PM
Beer is still beer no matter the temp.
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Post by: JB73 on June 21, 2005, 03:03:22 PM
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Originally posted by BlueJ1
Beer is still beer no matter the temp.
then you are talking about

Bier
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Post by: john9001 on June 21, 2005, 03:35:12 PM
i thought the english drank mead?
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Post by: JB73 on June 21, 2005, 03:46:10 PM
please never speak of that vile brew mead in my presence again >: (





LOL ; )


and it's a viking brew made from honey.
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Post by: Skydancer on June 21, 2005, 05:48:42 PM
Bout a thousand years ago we probably did john9001  ::lol
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Post by: thrila on June 21, 2005, 06:16:58 PM
I'm going to an ale festival next weekend.  The wurzels will be performing on the saturday.:D
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Post by: Skydancer on June 21, 2005, 06:20:02 PM
So on the Monday your guts will be performing and your head will be non functioning!

And Oive gawt a bran new comboine arvester an oill give ewe the key!
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Post by: thrila on June 21, 2005, 06:27:38 PM
ooh arr (http://www.bbc.co.uk/somerset/sonic_somerset/wav/combine_harvester.wav)
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Post by: Jackal1 on June 21, 2005, 08:57:52 PM
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Originally posted by rpm
6% Beer will freeze (bottled) at 27F. I used to keep my vault at 28F. I sold 3 times as much as the convenience store next door that kept their vault at 40F. :cool:


  An old guy here on the lake that has since passed on ran the smallest beer business in the county. It was also the one that did the most business. The reason? There was a sign out front that read "Coldest Beer On The Lake". The sign meant what it said.
  It was sort of funny to pass about 10 beer joints on the way to this place and see most other people that were from the area that knew the score doing the same.
  If there is anything that PO`s me is too be bone tired, ready for a cold beer and get some luke warm BS.
  Beer is to be ice cold and women hot. :)
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Post by: DieAz on June 22, 2005, 05:13:35 AM
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Originally posted by JB73
please never speak of that vile brew mead in my presence again >: (





LOL ; )


and it's a viking brew made from honey.



Mead :p

mead is more in the class of wine than in the watered down junk called beer class.

and mead predates the Viking era by a few thousand years.
it actually predates recorded history by a few thousand years.
it was made everywhere there was honeybees to make honey.
Mead isn't vile when made right, and you man enough to handle it. ;)
it wasn't called the nectar of the gods for nothing.
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Post by: Nilsen on June 22, 2005, 05:26:06 AM
My dedicated beer fridge keeps a steady 10c.

Now i want one of those winecabinets that keeps a steady temp. My basement has to much variation in temperature to use for long term storage and cultivation.

Back on topic.. 26c temp in a beer?? yuck, sounds as good as an open leftover from yesterdays party with sigarette butts in it thats been standing in the sun all day.

vomit
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Post by: Flyboy on June 22, 2005, 06:31:59 AM
damn vikings, the beer is out at the sun all day and only hit 26C.

wish we had that sun
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Post by: Nilsen on June 22, 2005, 07:04:37 AM
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Originally posted by Flyboy
damn vikings, the beer is out at the sun all day and only hit 26C.

wish we had that sun


Ok, but when it reaches 26 it has been allowed to cool abit again after sitting in the sun... lets say 20:00 ;)
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Post by: Maverick on June 22, 2005, 09:19:07 AM
I prefer a good meade as well. The problem is finding a good meade.
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Post by: beet1e on June 22, 2005, 01:10:44 PM
I normally drink bitter at a pub, but in the weather we're having now (30°+) bitter doesn't always taste right. That's why lager sales boom in the summer. As for the temperature of the actual beer, I would expect bitter to be served at about the same temperature as the water coming out of my kitchen tap (faucet).  Hence, not warm. And no ice, please - it dilutes the beer. Of course, with American beer (eg. Bud) you can't tell the difference! ;) BUT... it has to be said that America has come on in leaps and bounds - some of the microbrews are really jolly good!
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Post by: Seagoon on June 22, 2005, 01:17:59 PM
Gotta agree with SkyDancer, Lagers are supposed to be chilled before drinking, but real ales, stouts, and porters are just dandy at room temperature.

In fact, I find that several of the more complex ales are less interesting when chilled. It's been my experience generally that the warmer a beer is, the more your tongue is able to distinguish the varieties in the taste. Of course, this analogy breaks down when you exceed room temperature and begin to move from Beer to Toddy. ;)

- SEAGOON