My Beer is Tastier Than Yours

[Seabass]

Originally Posted by jogosub

If you have ever wondered why most beer bottles are amber or green, the answer is simple. The full spectrum of daylight can have undesirable effects on a beer over a period of time. The ultraviolet portion of the spectrum is especially harmful; promoting chemical reactions that produce "off flavors" that will take the edge off the freshness of a beer. Dark glass greatly inhibits this photochemical effect, whereas clear glass leaves the beer within vulnerable to being "light struck." The industry standard is for green or amber glass...
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Except that green bottles allow in the spectrum of light that causes the skunking. They are no better than clear bottles in that time spent in direct sunlight or even under fluorescent lighting will cause skunk flavors.

[jogosub]

Originally Posted by rasterman

I've just decided that we need a proper beer thread.

So... what's in your glass?

What's lurking in the back of your fridge? Your basement? Your dreams?

I've got Sixpoint Resin in the glass, New Glarus, Russian River & Anchorage Brewing (among others) in the fridge.

I think I have some 2009 Rodenbach in the cellar.

See what you have started Rasterman....

[rasterman]

Originally Posted by jogosub

See what you have started Rasterman....

I suppose I should be proud, but the truth is I was feeling too lazy to find my login for the legacygt.com board. The beer thread is about the only one I enjoy reading there. Now we have our own. And you have to admit, the title of the thread was accurate. Everyone has a favorite, and I don't expect anyone to agree on it. That's the whole point.

Now drink up!

[jogosub]

Right on - we all agree that we disagree...Cheers!

[Looby]

Originally Posted by rasterman

Everyone has a favorite...

Not me. How can you pick a favorite before you've tried them all?

...not to mention the division playoffs, semi finals, and finals,

Looby

[rasterman]

Looby, we can all count on you to be the contrarian regardless of which thread, right?

[Looby]

Originally Posted by rasterman

Looby, we can all count on you to be the contrarian regardless of which thread, right?

No. Absolutely not. Never.

[Saint J VT]

Vielle Bon Secours from London!
http://www.luxist.com/tag/Vielle+Bon+Secours/

[MadScotsMan]

As a Vermonter, I naturally have a supply of Long Trail's wonderous brews. I have Long Trail Ale, Harvest, Double Bag and the ever so rare Triple Bags and Good-Night Irenes. I also have some Saranac Black & Tans, Guinness Stouts and a couple of Bellhaven's Wee Heavy Ale. Also some delicious home-brewed Dunkels and Stouts from my good friend Ed.

[MadScotsMan]

Oh and I just got some Fin Du Monds for my birthday. Yay!