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Post by thepaintedman on May 25, 2010 19:24:11 GMT -5
When, if ever, are ice cubes in beer acceptable?
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Post by jritch on May 25, 2010 22:06:18 GMT -5
I would not do it but I have heard of some people doing it.
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Post by landis on May 25, 2010 22:45:10 GMT -5
In my opinion I don't think it's acceptable. If I'm in the need of something right now and there is no cold beer, then I'll pour a glass of bourbon or rye. If I can wait a few hours I'll toss it in the freezer and let it chill, but I draw the line at cubes.
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Post by Matt on May 25, 2010 23:09:48 GMT -5
Never. It changes the whole drinking experience. It waters down the taste, changes the consistency. No, never. Of course, I've never tried it, but I don't think I ever will.....
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Post by mattcomber on May 26, 2010 9:07:31 GMT -5
PS I worked at an ice company off and on for 10 years, so I am somewhat of an expert when it comes to ice, if that compensates for my lack of beer knowledge.
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Post by Jeff on May 26, 2010 14:58:40 GMT -5
Never. That's just not right man. Not. right.
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Post by thepaintedman on May 30, 2010 8:32:10 GMT -5
Well... the consensus here is NEVER.
I cannot say I've never done so, though I certainly frown upon it.
That said, my opinion is it is acceptable, though barely, if the beer is an easy drinking beer that would never in a million years qualify as a "big beer" and it is 85 degrees +. Case in point, if you were to be at the beach and just got in, so the beer was not yet cold... you could throw a cube into your Yuengling Lager or similar beer while awaiting your case to chill.
A friend named Steve posted this on my Facebook in response to the question: "Here's a trick i learned living in florida during the summer. If you have a pitcher of beer, you float a sealed bag of ice on the top. Another trick is using thick frosted glasses, like a heavy mug or the like. The thicker the glass, the longer the coolness lasts. This is especially true of mugs as they have a handle which prevents your hand from warming the glass (and the tasty beverage contained therein. ) As for ice cubes placed directly into the glass; you wont see me doing it"
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Post by dudley on Aug 22, 2010 22:52:18 GMT -5
If my beer was warm, and unopened then I would be forced to try one of my Belgians. You can get away with drinking them warm for the most part.
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