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#Workshop - May 16th @ 7 pm EDT: Beer Selection

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Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Alys
The nerd in me just started dancing with joy when I saw that!
I know how you feel. Chemistry and microbio majors are what a lot of brewers are now, so they retain their nerdy roots.
05/16/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
Vac, can you email me a copy of your Workshop? Puhleeeeeseee?
Be patient. I've got something better than the workshop...
05/16/2011
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
(EF Review Program Mentor)
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
I have it as a t-shirt.
Wearing your passion is always good fashion!
05/16/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Airen Wolf
So a sort of cross over type lager/ale?
Some of them are ales that are later "lagered". So, yeah, they are hybrids/crossovers.
05/16/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
Be patient. I've got something better than the workshop...
Heehee
05/16/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
Heehee
Now, now. I didn't mean that.

*laughs his ass off upon realizing what sexyintexas was thinking*
05/16/2011
Contributor: DeliciousSurprise DeliciousSurprise
(Just here for the party! )
05/16/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
Over the coming weeks, I will also submit three articles to the Eden Cooks portion of the Eden Clubs and Events Blog further explaining about beer styles, what to look for when selecting beers, and how to enjoy your beer. As such, glossing over beer styles right now isn’t that big a deal since you’ll soon be privy to an explanation of many of the more common styles. By the way, I’d strongly recommend checking out Eden Cooks Club to learn how to make great food and to participate in Iron Chef Eden. You just missed the May Eden Cooks meeting that was held last Thursday, but the ingredients for Iron Chef Eden should be released soon.

Instead, I’ll mention three measurements of beer characteristics that may serve you well in selecting the beer that best meets your taste needs the next time you are at the store or a brewpub.
05/16/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
Now, now. I didn't mean that.

*laughs his ass off upon realizing what sexyintexas was thinking*
<----Dirty mind!
05/16/2011
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
(EF Review Program Mentor)
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Originally posted by DeliciousSurprise
(Just here for the party! )
There's always room for a Delicious Surprise at any party!
05/16/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by DeliciousSurprise
(Just here for the party! )
Welcome to the party, DS!
05/16/2011
Contributor: babyboii1619 babyboii1619
Thats not the only one thinking it, ha
05/16/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by DeliciousSurprise
(Just here for the party! )
Hi! *waving wildly*
05/16/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
Did I pimp you and your club out enough, Alys?
05/16/2011
Contributor: Alys Alys
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
Over the coming weeks, I will also submit three articles to the Eden Cooks portion of the Eden Clubs and Events Blog further explaining about beer styles, what to look for when selecting beers, and how to enjoy your beer. As such, glossing over beer ... more
The next Iron Chefs Eden challenge went live today right here.
05/16/2011
Contributor: babyboii1619 babyboii1619
Keep it pimpin, pimpin...
05/16/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by babyboii1619
Thats not the only one thinking it, ha
My reputation precedes me, apparently.
05/16/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
Did I pimp you and your club out enough, Alys?
Bought everything for the Gnocchi and I have a friend looking for recipes for a cookbook so....
05/16/2011
Contributor: Alys Alys
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
Did I pimp you and your club out enough, Alys?
Yes thanks!!
05/16/2011
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
(EF Review Program Mentor)
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
Did I pimp you and your club out enough, Alys?
Then write a great story about your dinner and beer choice and submit it to the Eden Lit Writers club! Or design a dialogue about your dinner and beer to be made into a great little movie.....

Sorry all the pimping got me excited
05/16/2011
Contributor: Bonesdance Bonesdance
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Originally posted by Airen Wolf
So a sort of cross over type lager/ale?
The real cross-overs are beers like Kölsch, Altbier, and California Common. Weizenbock is always top-fermented, and if we're using the top=ale, bottom=lager binary, then it's an ale. The word "bock" merely means "strong" in the context of German beer, so a strong Weizen (which is an ale) becomes known as a Weizenbock, a strong Helles lager becomes a Helles Bock, but is still a lager - just a stronger, darker one. It's pretty confusing, but whenever you see "weizen" you know you're dealing with a top-fermented German beer.
05/16/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
Bought everything for the Gnocchi and I have a friend looking for recipes for a cookbook so....
Cool!
05/16/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
First is Alcohol by Volume (ABV). This one is pretty self-explanatory. It’s the relative amount of alcohol in your beer. Most beer sits in the range of 4.5-7%. Some lagers lie below that, and many ales lie above that figure, especially “imperial” beers, many winter ales, and plenty of top-end Belgian ales. In fact, the highest ABV beer currently on the market comes in at a whopping 32% ABV. Seriously. This measurement will be found on every bottled beer (or at least the case the beer comes in), and should be mentioned next to the beer in any brewpub at which you may order a beer. Beers higher than, say, 8% alcohol tend to be pretty strong and are probably not the best choice for those of you just starting out expanding your beer palate. Beers this strong must be served at the appropriate temperature. If you drink it too cold, the alcohol taste is very strong and not always particularly pleasant.


05/16/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Alys
The next Iron Chefs Eden challenge went live today right here.
Mmm artichoke and dill, have to think about that one.
05/16/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
Mmmmmmmm....... Just started in on my barleywine.
05/16/2011
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
(EF Review Program Mentor)
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Originally posted by Bonesdance
The real cross-overs are beers like Kölsch, Altbier, and California Common. Weizenbock is always top-fermented, and if we're using the top=ale, bottom=lager binary, then it's an ale. The word "bock" merely means ... more
Ahhhh that's good to know!
05/16/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by DeliciousSurprise
(Just here for the party! )
just left you an answer on your wall
05/16/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
First is Alcohol by Volume (ABV). This one is pretty self-explanatory. It’s the relative amount of alcohol in your beer. Most beer sits in the range of 4.5-7%. Some lagers lie below that, and many ales lie above that figure, especially “imperial” ... more
32% is crazy for even a wine, let alone a beer!
05/16/2011
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
(EF Review Program Mentor)
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Originally posted by Jul!a
32% is crazy for even a wine, let alone a beer!
A few of those and you might forget the alcohol has a taste!
05/16/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Jul!a
32% is crazy for even a wine, let alone a beer!
It's brewed by a couple of crazy Scotsmen.

I've heard it isn't especially tasty.
05/16/2011