On 4 Feb 2015 05:06:02 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>On 2015-02-04, Jeßus > wrote:
>
>> 6.5% alcohol needs taming? I can't think of a beer I really like
>> that's under 5% - just doesnt taste right to me.
>
>There's some serious dreck, out there, that is above 5%. Some kinda
>Plank House swill......

Fair point. I have made a couple of ales around 10-12% and it spoiled
the taste, IMO. Probably a little too dry and the alcohol taste a
little too dominant. Conversely, if the alc % is too low, it doesnt
taste quite right to me either. For me, 5-8% is about right, depending
on the type of beer.

>> Personally I'm not that keen on ice cubes with my beer... maybe a very
>> small glass on a very hot day, perhaps.
>
>It's ludicrous. Only mega-swill lagers/pilsners (claimed) require ice
>cold temps. A good beer may actually be better at warmer temps.

Agreed, my favourite commercial beer is Cooper's Sparkling Ale, I
often prefer it close to room temperature. On a very hot day after
doing a lot of work though and I do like it nicely chilled.