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Post by kbareit on Jan 3, 2019 23:13:22 GMT -5
I had my first and last Guinness at a pub in Kenmare. I can't imagine how it could taste worse. It tastes like it was brewed from beef stew and oatmeal. IPAs weren't invented to taste good. They were supposed to survive trip between England and India better than the regular beer. People didn't like the taste in the days of sail and most without man buns still don't. God I feel old today. ☢️☎️🎥🛁⚱️🗿 The biggest problem with the IPA's today is the ones made by craft brewers today are nothing like a traditional IPA. The traditionals were heavily hopped in the brew kettle and no hops were added for flavoring and they were higher in alcohol content, then they were dry hopped to help prevent it spoiling. For the most part it is a well balanced ale with the hops giving enough bitterness without taking away all the sweetness of the malt with a nice hop aroma. The new IPA's or as we called them way back when APA's "American Pale Ales" are just a full assault of hops. A massive dose of bittering, flavoring and some more tossed in at the end of the boil and some more in the fermenter makes it so all you taste is hops. If you can, see if you can find an English version of an IPA and try it. you'll find a big difference between the two. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2019 0:18:13 GMT -5
As many know, I like a pint of milk with my tobacco - it smoothes it down...Guinness might do the same, now you mention it, Dramatwist . Off to the shops... Milk rocks with tobacco. Overly milked coffee, too |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 4, 2019 9:21:51 GMT -5
As many know, I like a pint of milk with my tobacco - it smoothes it down...Guinness might do the same, now you mention it, Dramatwist . Off to the shops... Milk rocks with tobacco. Overly milked coffee, too I knew we were brothers. |
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Jan 11, 2019 19:52:51 GMT -5
I watched this thread for a little while now. I must now Voice my opinion. IPS don't work for or blend well with anything in fact the last time I drank one I had to look my heinie to get the taste out of my mouth. Just my opinion y'all drink as many as you want to they just don't work for me
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Post by priest2705 on Jan 11, 2019 22:44:02 GMT -5
I'm not ad knowledgeable as some of y'all, but I am enjoying a session IPA from Lidl, which is surprisingly good, along with a bowl of a mild English from a local blender, and I'm actually really enjoying the bowl. Probably the 4th smoke of this blend, and I'm getting more sweetness from the Va, and more of the tanginess from the Orientals than I have any other time I've smoked it. I won't put it down to the beer, but it's definitely not muting the flavor. Of course, this isn't a super-hoppy IPA either
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Post by driftingfate on Jan 12, 2019 12:36:51 GMT -5
Hmmmm. Russian River Brewery makes a big variety of IPAs. I'll just have to try every one with a bowl of English, followed by every one with a bowl of Virginia. If there are any significant results before I pass out I will let you all know. Let me know how that night works out for you.  |
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Post by briarbuck on Jan 12, 2019 12:47:42 GMT -5
Have been enjoying Belgian sours of late. Very nice alternative to IPA's.
Similar combination to many Va tobaccos. Sweet/sour with a touch of salt.
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Post by matt on Jan 12, 2019 16:13:10 GMT -5
I respectfully, but strongly disagree! My absolute favorite combo is a sticky IPA paired with a VaPer or VA. Try an IPA with some Orlik Golden Sliced or Gawith St James. If you want a real treat, try some Esoterica Cardiff with a good fruity IPA. It’s delicious! Cardiff has a topping to it that comes off rather citrusy and it pairs great with an IPA👌👌
I save the Latakia smokes for stouts and whiskeys.
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Post by Dramatwist on Jan 12, 2019 16:20:06 GMT -5
I had my first and last Guinness at a pub in Kenmare. I can't imagine how it could taste worse. It tastes like it was brewed from beef stew and oatmeal. IPAs weren't invented to taste good. They were supposed to survive trip between England and India better than the regular beer. People didn't like the taste in the days of sail and most without man buns still don't. God I feel old today. ☢️☎️🎥🛁⚱️🗿 ...as I understand, it does have beef stock in it... good taste buds, Ron... |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 12, 2019 16:22:31 GMT -5
I had my first and last Guinness at a pub in Kenmare. I can't imagine how it could taste worse. It tastes like it was brewed from beef stew and oatmeal. IPAs weren't invented to taste good. They were supposed to survive trip between England and India better than the regular beer. People didn't like the taste in the days of sail and most without man buns still don't. God I feel old today. ☢️☎️🎥🛁⚱️🗿 ...as I understand, it does have beef stock in it... good taste buds, Ron... We have used it in stew many times. |
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Post by Dramatwist on Jan 12, 2019 16:25:26 GMT -5
...as I understand, it does have beef stock in it... good taste buds, Ron... We have used it in stew many times. I use it when I make Welsh Rarebit. Delicious. |
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Post by sperrytops on Jan 12, 2019 16:27:45 GMT -5
When I went to college my friends and I frequented an Irish pub in Santa Monica. They had Guinness on tap and served it by the pitcher (the only way to drink when you're in college). I think that motor oil fueled my studying and carried me to graduation.
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Post by sperrytops on Jan 12, 2019 16:31:37 GMT -5
I respectfully, but strongly disagree! My absolute favorite combo is a sticky IPA paired with a VaPer or VA. Try an IPA with some Orlik Golden Sliced or Gawith St James. If you want a real treat, try some Esoterica Cardiff with a good fruity IPA. It’s delicious! Cardiff has a topping to it that comes off rather citrusy and it pairs great with an IPA👌👌 I save the Latakia smokes for stouts and whiskeys. Haven't tried Cardiff, but your recommendation makes sense. As I am a fan of Golden Sliced and St James, I am going to try that pairing. |
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Post by matt on Jan 12, 2019 16:40:42 GMT -5
I respectfully, but strongly disagree! My absolute favorite combo is a sticky IPA paired with a VaPer or VA. Try an IPA with some Orlik Golden Sliced or Gawith St James. If you want a real treat, try some Esoterica Cardiff with a good fruity IPA. It’s delicious! Cardiff has a topping to it that comes off rather citrusy and it pairs great with an IPA👌👌 I save the Latakia smokes for stouts and whiskeys. Haven't tried Cardiff, but your recommendation makes sense. As I am a fan of Golden Sliced and St James, I am going to try that pairing. Inbox me your address. I’ll send you some Cardiff! |
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Post by sperrytops on Jan 12, 2019 16:43:54 GMT -5
That's very kind of you, matt. I'll do so.
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