Questions tagged [taste]
Questions about flavor and how it is influenced by various factors such as temperature and glassware.
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How can I improve the flavor of a cheap bottle of sparkling wine?
How can I improve on a cheap bottle of bubbly wine? I thought of a few ideas myself but instead of wasting it I thought I'd ask. BTW, by improving I mean make it taste better.
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Do wines from grafted vine stock taste different from non-grafted?
The Phylloxera plague of the 19th century devastated the grape stocks of Europe. However, Charles Valentine Riley and J. E. Planchon grafted the vines (Vitis vinifera) onto rootstock of an American ...
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Other stouts to use in a 'Guinness cake'
I've previously had success making a guinness cake (http://www.nigella.com/recipes/view/chocolate-guinness-cake-3086), and, whilst it was tasty, I figure there has to be a better stout to flavour it ...
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Is there a widely agreed upon beer ranking or competition?
Is there one beer competition (or ranking) that is widely recognized as the "Superbowl" of beer competitions? In that being the winner or rankings to come out of that competition are the standard to ...
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The effect of freezing on beer taste
Beer (with the exception of mulled beer) tastes best when cooled. But sometimes there can be too much cooling, for example when you take beer with you on hiking to enjoy the taste at the camping. The ...
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Apps for recording variety of beers consumed
I'm looking for apps, as a beer aficionado, to record the different beers that I try. Is there a vivino for beer?
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Which temperature should be recommended in serving wine?
Every wine has its own temperature of serving so how we will predict the best temperature for serving wine or at which best temperature it should be served?
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Red Lager Recomendations and what flavours make a beer a “Red Lager”
I'm looking for new beers to try and have a great liking for a variety of Red Ales. Some of my favourite "big" brews are Yuengling and Dos Equis. I also really like a local brew Walkerville Honest ...
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Was beer conceived to be a bitter drink?
In all the years of my life (except when I was a minor), I've never tasted beer that's not bitter. So was beer conceived to be a bitter drink? What factors in the bitter taste of beer?
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What alcohol beverage goes well with a certain type of smoking?
Some beverages go well with different foods. White wine with fish, red wine with ... Is there such a thing as beverage and smokes combinations that suit the taste buds? For example, beer with ...
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How to pair a beer with a glass? [duplicate]
I have recently begun to learn somethings about beer and I suddenly noticed that, for a while now, I have always been served similar types of beer on different looking beer glasses... which is ...
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What beer is really bitter, but has a fantastic aftertaste?
A beer where you take a sip, and you think, "Oh my, that is weird! But I'll have another sip because it tastes good now", kind of beer?
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How can I add post-flavoring to beer?
I'm having a party and I want to add flavors to my already-brewed beer. How can I do that and have it mix?
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What would cause the same beer to taste different
I noticed that a beer in the bottle tastes one way and the same beer served to me in a cup elsewhere tastes different. First, I thought the temperature difference would cause the taste difference, ...
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When and how to drink cellared beer?
I had acquired a couple of Samuel Adams "one-off" beers, specifically "The Vixen (stout)", "Merry Mischief (gingerbread stout)", "Griffin's Bow (barley wine)" and "Norse Legend (Sahti)". These bottles ...
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What is a comparable beer to Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier?
I am trying to think of what US brewed beer tastes most similar to a Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier...
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The taste of hops, malt
When I drink beer I can taste a bitter, then slightly sweetness, then kind of a lingering flavor of something. I'm curious - is the lingering flavor the malt, or the hops? What contributes to the ...
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Impact of bottling in plastic on beer taste
Beer is commonly bottled in plastic bottles in Germany. Does drinking beer from plastic have some negative impact on beer taste?
Or are the materials from which the bottles are made chosen so that ...
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How long does it take before the taste 'flies away'
It is said that the taste 'flies away' from an opened beer, and if the bottle is left open too long, it doesn't taste good next day.
Has it actually been measured how long it takes before the taste '...
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Ice cubes in rum
I drink my rum straight. Recently was sipping on a glass of rum and a mate poured some cubes (before filling the rum) into his glass.
If this is not the same difference of opinions vis a vis whiskey ...
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Craft Beer vs Real Ale
I've been following the craft beer scene in the UK for some time now, and much prefer true craft beers to real ales (and beers labeled "craft" when they have no business being represented in such a ...
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What is so special about Guinness DRAUGHT?
I haven't heard a lot about the DRAUGHT (Guinness) in terms of its taste. But my brother insists to say that DRAUGHT is the queen of the Guinness.
But I found nothing special, indeed, I find it ...
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Spittoons - in a friendly wine tasting
We sometimes do a friendly wine tasting. The idea is to discover good, well priced wines available locally - something that you might not have bought yourself. Everyone brings a bottle, they are ...
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Bad spirits experience - cannot drink that specific type anymore
One time, I had a bad experience with vodka; I drank a very excessive amount in one night.
As a result, I can no longer drink vodka or even smell it with out getting queasy / sick. This was several ...
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What soft drinks mix well with alcohol to make a great drink?
What soft drinks mix well with alcohol to make a great, yet unique tasting drink?
We have all heard of rum and coke which is known as a Cuba Libre. I would like to try some other soft drinks with ...
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Regarding light beers and dark beers: how would you make a light beer taste more like a dark beer?
How would you make a light beer taste more like a dark beer? In other words, if you like light beer better than dark beer but you think that light beer could use more taste, what could you add or is ...
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Techniques to add flavour and aroma to beer with hops
I'm a hop lover, recently I found one of bests IIPA I ever tasted (I don't know if I can name beer / brand)
I've found at the bottom of the bottle, there are no yeast rests, but yes hop leafs. :) ...
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Is there a way quantify beer flavour characteristics?
I saw a graph online that seems to be used for quantifying flavour characteristics of an alchoholic drink (sake).
Source here and here.
Is this graphing system used for quantifying beer flavors too? ...
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Difference between “Ale's” beer
What is the difference between "The Ale", "The Brown Ale", and the "Mild Ale" beers? The colour seems more or less the same so, is it the taste that normally is different or is the level of alcohol ...
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What's responsible for the “metallic” taste in Belgian beers?
Whenever I've had Belgians, I've tasted something metallic, especially in the aftertaste. It was especially strong in Lost Abbey's Judgment Day, a quadrupel. I thought it was something unique to me ...
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Rising a cold beer to room temperature [duplicate]
I have been told that once chilled, you should never let a beer come back to room temperature; what is the truth behind this?
If again chilled, will the flavor be the same? Or how might it change?
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Specialty Beers at Local Markets [closed]
so I am trying to find some pretty nice beers, beer like a Delirium Tremens, to try. Does anyone have any recommendations on some nice beer that isn't insanely hard to find. Money is not really the ...
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Cotton Candy grapes (wine)
Has any attempt been made to produce wine(s) using Cotton Candy Grapes? (Also curious what such a wine would taste like.)
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Is it normal for Black Haus Blackberry Schnapps to taste like acetone?
I have consumed very little alcohol in the last 20 or so years, so my taste-buds and tolerance are like a young person.
Someone gave me a bottle of Black Haus. It has a nice blackberry flavor, but ...
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How to tell if my home-brewed mead is safe/ready to drink?
Good day;
So, I made some very simple mead, about a month ago.
There's about 2 liters; in a simple bottle and a home-made airlock.
It's about 35% honey, the rest is bottled water, about half a ...
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How to know which tequila should be for drinks and which one meant to be drank on its own
A while ago I was told that I should choose my tequilas carefully since ones are meant to be drank on their own(not chased, not mixed) and others (supposedly cause they're lower quality) can and ...
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Is it possible to have a non-alcoholic Gin?
Is it possible to have a non-alcoholic gin? Tastes like gin but without the alcohol. Tonic on its own just isn't the same, but as the years go by I feel the need to minimise the 'volume' in my glass....
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Spirits over 50%. Taste v effect
I like a gin or 2, but tend to stick to the 37.5% stuff opposed to the stronger stuff. I don't get any extra taste, just fall over quicker! I understand that for some of the better whiskeys a little ...
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What is the single most influential book every beer enthusiast should read? [closed]
If you could go back in time and tell yourself to read a specific book about beer, which book would it be?
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Which are the sweetest alcoholic drinks?
I am attending a company party that will be serving these alcoholic drinks:
Belvedere Vodka
Bulleit Bourbon
Don Julio Silver Tequila
La Marcca Prosecco
L. Martini Cab Sauvignon
Dry Creek Sauvignon ...
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Will Adding Wood Chips meant for smoking to whiskey add bad flavor
Take a Kirkland Blended Whisky or something similar. Is it reasonable to put that in a container with smoking wood chips and let sit for a long while with good results?
Are there any gotchas that ...
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Beer Rating Acronyms and their Origins
We often see the following acronym on beeradvocate or ratebeer
ATMOS: Appearance, Smell, Taste, Mouthfeel, Overall
LSTFO: Look, Smell, Taste, Feel, Overall
Where do these acronyms come from? What ...
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What are the effects of draught beer pushing medium on beer's taste and quality?
For pushing of beer out of a keg to the line and faucet various media could be used. Usually they are gases which come into a direct contact with the beer like: carbon dioxide, nitrogen, carbon ...
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Why do some people put olives in their beer?
I live in Minnesota and I will see people put olives in their beer and I have never understood why.
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How long will red wine last after pouring it into a glass
I read a lot that opened wine bottle can last about 3 to 7 days when it is stored well in the refrigerator, but I want to know how long it will last in a glass?
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What happens if you mix coffee with tequila?
I was wondering whether or not coffee can be mixed with tequila.
If yes, in which quantities or how?
What would be the result, would it taste good?
Normally I get two very different results after ...
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Why do some wines taste salty?
I recently moved to a new city in Austria and have noticed that many (but not all, so it’s definitely not a problem with my taste perception) of the local red wines taste salty. I’ve tried red wines ...
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Do lights and music enhance a cocktail?
OK, so here I sit, in a fantastic marina (yes I live on a boat), but every Saturday and Sunday night the local cocktail bar has a rather serious disco, or should I say Saturday morning/Sunday morning (...
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What is the closest tasting beer to Erdinger?
I love Erdinger and wheat beers in general, after trying some of Erdginers others types I wondered what other beer out there is close to Erdinger taste
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Glassware for Beer [duplicate]
It's kind of simple question, I'd like to know why exists different kinds of glass for each beer. Could glass affect beer taste? How? Or is this just marketing?
