tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304183771656770763.post6561353266644164376..comments2023-10-12T06:25:31.336-07:00Comments on small beer: Fruit? Nuts.Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04158943109849313176noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304183771656770763.post-39972560071133312032010-09-08T08:54:47.389-07:002010-09-08T08:54:47.389-07:00It's about to get worse. I drank a delicious p...It's about to get worse. I drank a delicious plum quad the other day. I'm going to have to swill 17 crappy lambics just to balance the books.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04158943109849313176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304183771656770763.post-73869946891804810402010-09-07T09:13:29.372-07:002010-09-07T09:13:29.372-07:0095% are a waste of time, yet two out of five were ...95% are a waste of time, yet two out of five were good?<br /><br />This opinion on fruit beers doesn't add up...<br /><br />*fetches calculator*Swinesheadhttp://watchwithmothers.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304183771656770763.post-42373341951633646582010-08-26T21:34:27.284-07:002010-08-26T21:34:27.284-07:00Preach it, brother. Phillips' fruit beers are ...Preach it, brother. Phillips' fruit beers are all really OK (thanks to their excellent QC and overall clean profile) but absolutely un-funky. No "edges" or weirdness to any of them and they come off rather bland. The Blackberry HefeBison (they love their puns) is about the same as the Blueberry. I'm waiting for a sour lambic fruit beer from Driftwood :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304183771656770763.post-10903891464183706702010-08-25T16:23:38.501-07:002010-08-25T16:23:38.501-07:00Yeah I think that's basically the point I'...Yeah I think that's basically the point I'm getting at Eric. I'm not opposed to fruit beers per se, just the good ones that really make use of the fruit and excite me are few and far between. The provocative phrasing of the post was just to get reactions ;)<br /><br />I'll look out for the New Glarus. Like most things, I'm sure I'll contradict myself down the line and declare fruit beers the most interesting part of craft brewing...Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04158943109849313176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304183771656770763.post-18831377635447325402010-08-25T10:42:44.408-07:002010-08-25T10:42:44.408-07:00You have obviously not tried New Glarus's Wisc...You have obviously not tried New Glarus's Wisconsin Belgian Red or Raspberry tart- they would have you singing a different tune, superb beers! Also, in a slightly different vein, how do you feel about fruit lambics? I used to think like you but all it takes is an authentic fruit character and an ale it doesn't overwhelm and magic is possible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304183771656770763.post-76188179525348824212010-08-25T10:25:34.886-07:002010-08-25T10:25:34.886-07:00Yeah. I think a large market for fruit beers is th...Yeah. I think a large market for fruit beers is the casual crowd who like the idea of local breweries and are tempted by interesting concepts like Blueberry beer, especially during the summer. Nothing wrong with that of course, and I commend brewers for reaching out. But to my tastes many of them are quite lightweight. Done right, I am sure there are fruit beers I could love (almost) as much as my favourite grains...Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04158943109849313176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304183771656770763.post-63145103625064098152010-08-25T08:22:59.148-07:002010-08-25T08:22:59.148-07:00I really liked the Unibroue Ephemere Apple, but th...I really liked the Unibroue Ephemere Apple, but the cassis beer I thought to be way to sweet and fruity. I have a bottle of Cherry Lambic in my fridge that was given to me, honestly I'm hesitant to open it. I also do not share the love for the fruity beers.Braydenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475567472829923882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304183771656770763.post-28655914486377328132010-08-25T06:29:44.322-07:002010-08-25T06:29:44.322-07:00Hey Dan,
I think the fatal flaw with fruit is tha...Hey Dan,<br /><br />I think the fatal flaw with fruit is that brewers insist on pushing them into really clean, light-bodied Ales. Inevitable, the fruit dominates the mild malt and it starts to taste more like Soda than beer.<br /><br />The best fruit beers out there are darker and stronger, to give them enough umph to stand up. Check out Ommegang Three Philosophers or Unibroue Quelque Chose, they're insanely good.<br /><br />I tried my hand at that with my Red Wine Ale. Recipe still needs a lot of work, but I think I'm on the right track.<br /><br />http://www.pangaeabeerandfood.com/2010/04/first-homebrew-post-red-wine-amber.htmlJames Gallohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10478492336233602563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304183771656770763.post-24862385176206216072010-08-25T01:18:40.060-07:002010-08-25T01:18:40.060-07:00Thanks for the heads-up! Now I know what NOT to b...Thanks for the heads-up! Now I know what NOT to buy next time I'm oot and aboot looking for a Canadian micro-gem!Koopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08237584261818518594noreply@blogger.com