Quote (Mr_Jeb @ Dec 14 2013 09:40am)
I was taught to pour lagers/Amber Ales in cold glasses, but beyond that when you get into the IPAs, Stouts, Porters, etc you want to go with a warm glass. This helps preserve the flavor of the beer and I agree with it; however I may use a cold glass as there's just something nice about a cold glass. I'd say if I'm not familiar with the beer then I'm going warm glass. As anyone reading this I'm sure knows, always use a clean glass. You can tell if it's not clean as small bubbles will accumulate on the interior of the glass. Also, good lacing is a sign of a clean glass. These are the "rings of foam" left when you are taking sips from the glass. You want to see lacing all the way down as you drink that beer.
Everyone has their preferences, these are mine! Hope one of these manages to treat you well, and let me know of recommendations!
I've never used a "warm" glass but I have used them at room temp and let the beer come up to temperature. This is especially true with the dark stuff (stouts, porters, etc...like you said). I had a bourbon barrel aged stout from a little local brewery a few nights ago. My wife and I cracked it and had a quick little taste.
After we let it sit for about half an hour, we poured a couple glasses. You could definitely taste a distinct difference in flavor. Many of the subtleties started to appear once it wasn't so cold.
What's your "go-to" glass for beer? I always keep a nice red wine glass and a tulip glass handy. Seems to work nicely for most things.
Quote (cialda @ Dec 16 2013 07:11pm)
ended up only going to the store later in the week (30-45 minute drive) and didnt pick out too much since we mainly went to the beach/pool all day long. then i lost my receipt and i dont remember off hand what i all got
ill have to wait till may when the bottles will get transported up. i did see the section for cigar city brewing, but it was empty -.-
That's pretty nifty. Let us know what you scored!