For someone who has a website dedicated to beer, you should know the different(taste) between a pale ale and a amber ale. You guys just lost all credibility,
Next time you guys do another review, why don't you do some research first and save yourself the embarrassment.
Living in Modern times I know that IPAs are not as strong as regular ales that I am accustom to. It would be different however, if you drink a macro-brew. Although I do tend to drink the higher priced micro-brews so whenever I compare my micro-brew brown ale's the IPA, I always get a higher alcohol content. I could just go and buy some malt liquor for cheap if I wanted some 8 or 9% alcohol, but IPA's were meant to be a lighter beer, hence the pale color.
The opinion of Martyn Cornell is not the end all of all. What you posted is an excerpt from the zythophile blog. I am sure his book is a good read, but it is possible that he is wrong. So lets just agree to disagree and end this bar convo.
When your drinking a beer like Sam Adams, Serra Neveda or American Ale from a bottle, always gently turn the bottle upside down and twirl the bottle to wake up the hops and other ingredients.
But knowing how you guys are beer aficionado, you probably already knew that right?
These two do not respect beer, first of all pale ale is not supposed to be a "stronger beer", they don't know how to poor, and you do not serve ale cold. Bad review 0/5 RESPECT THE BEER
Not trying to be mean, but trying to educate my man, you should check out beer advocate on tips for better beer enjoyment, I personally do not like ale cold, but that is me, sorry if I offended you in any personal way. I've been wanting to try this ale even though it won't change me from drinking my regular Mirror Pond. Thanks for taking the time to review, the pour helps give more head and India Pale ale was made for English retirees, a lighter ale for the old folk when they retired to India.
No problem, As far as India Pale ale goes even Beer Advocate (which I am a member) says that English IPA (this is directly quoted from the Beer Advocate Education/Beer styles/English IPA pages) "First brewed in England and exported for the British troops in India during the late 1700s. To withstand the voyage, IPA's were basically tweaked Pale Ales that were, in comparison, much more malty, boasted a higher alcohol content and were well-hopped, as hops are a natural preservative.
Part 2:Historians believe that an IPA was then watered down for the troops, while officers and the elite would savor the beer at full strength.The English IPA has a lower alcohol due to taxation over the decades. The leaner the brew the less amount of malt there is and less need for a strong hop presence which would easily put the brew out of balance. Some brewers have tried to recreate the origianl IPA with strengths close to 8-9% abv.", also there is a good description on Wikipedia.
No, Hodgson didnt invent India Pale Ale, and 18th century brewers before Hodgson were making beers that could survive a journey to India, and further.
A myth has developed that Hodgson, who brewed at the Bow brewery to the east of London, close to the Middlesex-Essex border, invented a new style of beer, brewing it to a high alcohol level and using more hops than any previous beers.
There is no evidence whatsoever that Hodgson invented or developed a new beer especially for the Indian market: no record that he did so, no 19th century commentator saying he did so. India Pale Ale was not even, in fact, a particularly strong beer for the time, being about 6.5 or seven per cent alcohol, around the same strength as porter.
If a cask of porter could be excellently good after a year at sea, there is no reason to suppose any other sort of similar-strength beer would have to be specially invented to last the four-month journey from Britain to India.
Brewers before Hodgson knew how to make strong, highly hopped beers that would keep for an extended period: the anonymous Every Man His Own Brewer of 1768 gives a recipe for two hogsheads of October malt wine made from the first two mashes off 22 bushels of malt, with six and a half pounds of hops per eight bushels of malt to ensure a years keeping.
Hodgson's October beer style clearly influenced the Burton Brewers's India Pale Ale. His beer was only slightly higher in alcohol than most beer brewed in his day and would not have been considered a strong ale; however, a greater proportion of the wort was well-fermented, leaving behind few residual sugars, and the beer was strongly hopped. The common story that early IPAs were much stronger than other beers of the time, however, is a myth.[12]
Excellent Info, so basically IPA as it stands was a fluke. It was not brewed in particular as a style, Hodgson just put more hops in the barrels thinking that he might lose less beer in the shipment and shipped it along with the other brews from the brewery. It just so happened that on the four-month voyage out to India Hodgsons ale underwent the sort of maturity in cask that would have taken two years in a cellar, and arrived in the East in prime condition. So they stuck with it.
Thanks for the comment. You are correct sir. On the bud video it is refered to as an amber. We made references to pale ales but are not really calling it a pale ale. I would put it some where between an amber and a pale. The bud folks use pale and caramel malts and dry hop the beer so I guess its truly in the middle for the masses.
Eric Beck one of the brewmasters at AB says that its 5.3 %. I have seen some different numbers on the beer sites and went with what their promotional video said. Most of the beer sites were 5.3 I did notice that beeradvocate said 5.1
It is a great beer. I really like the fact that it is priced so well too. From your vids and beer picks I think you will enjoy it. We have had only one bad reaction to the finish but he still liked the beer.
You guys lucked out. I just tried to find this one again today but had no luck. I can't wait to try it! And, great video, loved the marker board beginning. Just like old school.
Hey, who's the newbie? Man you guys are lucky. I just looked again today and this beer is not in yet. I can't wait. Very nice video by the way. The marker board put me right at class!
Thanks man, You got over the DDDPA yet? Its BJ he is one of our founding members. I have got 3 more guys reactions to edit and will have them up shortly. Keep lookin for the buds I think its worth it.
Southern accents hurt all reviews
MrShapeDude 1 year ago
Drinking one now and ill have to agree. Its gooood! Thanks for the review!!!
Victrod3 2 years ago
For someone who has a website dedicated to beer, you should know the different(taste) between a pale ale and a amber ale. You guys just lost all credibility,
Next time you guys do another review, why don't you do some research first and save yourself the embarrassment.
raggabass 2 years ago
Sorry about that. You are correct.
beersuckers 3 years ago
I just want to say, I like the review, but your board is wrong. Bud American Ale is not a Pale ale. It's an Amber Ale!
Not being a troll, just trying to let you know.
AirsoftSoldier69 3 years ago
Living in Modern times I know that IPAs are not as strong as regular ales that I am accustom to. It would be different however, if you drink a macro-brew. Although I do tend to drink the higher priced micro-brews so whenever I compare my micro-brew brown ale's the IPA, I always get a higher alcohol content. I could just go and buy some malt liquor for cheap if I wanted some 8 or 9% alcohol, but IPA's were meant to be a lighter beer, hence the pale color.
tgshark1 3 years ago
The opinion of Martyn Cornell is not the end all of all. What you posted is an excerpt from the zythophile blog. I am sure his book is a good read, but it is possible that he is wrong. So lets just agree to disagree and end this bar convo.
beersuckers 3 years ago
Here's some advice for you guys...
When your drinking a beer like Sam Adams, Serra Neveda or American Ale from a bottle, always gently turn the bottle upside down and twirl the bottle to wake up the hops and other ingredients.
But knowing how you guys are beer aficionado, you probably already knew that right?
raggabass 3 years ago
I think the bud ale is filtered so there is no sediment on the bottom, but you are correct when it comes to an unfiltered beer.
beersuckers 3 years ago
These two do not respect beer, first of all pale ale is not supposed to be a "stronger beer", they don't know how to poor, and you do not serve ale cold. Bad review 0/5 RESPECT THE BEER
tgshark1 3 years ago
The Bud ale Is better cold, and better is better. How do you poor a beer? Sorry you didn't like the review.
beersuckers 3 years ago
Not trying to be mean, but trying to educate my man, you should check out beer advocate on tips for better beer enjoyment, I personally do not like ale cold, but that is me, sorry if I offended you in any personal way. I've been wanting to try this ale even though it won't change me from drinking my regular Mirror Pond. Thanks for taking the time to review, the pour helps give more head and India Pale ale was made for English retirees, a lighter ale for the old folk when they retired to India.
tgshark1 3 years ago
No problem, As far as India Pale ale goes even Beer Advocate (which I am a member) says that English IPA (this is directly quoted from the Beer Advocate Education/Beer styles/English IPA pages) "First brewed in England and exported for the British troops in India during the late 1700s. To withstand the voyage, IPA's were basically tweaked Pale Ales that were, in comparison, much more malty, boasted a higher alcohol content and were well-hopped, as hops are a natural preservative.
beersuckers 3 years ago
Part 2:Historians believe that an IPA was then watered down for the troops, while officers and the elite would savor the beer at full strength.The English IPA has a lower alcohol due to taxation over the decades. The leaner the brew the less amount of malt there is and less need for a strong hop presence which would easily put the brew out of balance. Some brewers have tried to recreate the origianl IPA with strengths close to 8-9% abv.", also there is a good description on Wikipedia.
beersuckers 3 years ago
No, Hodgson didnt invent India Pale Ale, and 18th century brewers before Hodgson were making beers that could survive a journey to India, and further.
A myth has developed that Hodgson, who brewed at the Bow brewery to the east of London, close to the Middlesex-Essex border, invented a new style of beer, brewing it to a high alcohol level and using more hops than any previous beers.
tgshark1 3 years ago
There is no evidence whatsoever that Hodgson invented or developed a new beer especially for the Indian market: no record that he did so, no 19th century commentator saying he did so. India Pale Ale was not even, in fact, a particularly strong beer for the time, being about 6.5 or seven per cent alcohol, around the same strength as porter.
tgshark1 3 years ago
If a cask of porter could be excellently good after a year at sea, there is no reason to suppose any other sort of similar-strength beer would have to be specially invented to last the four-month journey from Britain to India.
tgshark1 3 years ago
Brewers before Hodgson knew how to make strong, highly hopped beers that would keep for an extended period: the anonymous Every Man His Own Brewer of 1768 gives a recipe for two hogsheads of October malt wine made from the first two mashes off 22 bushels of malt, with six and a half pounds of hops per eight bushels of malt to ensure a years keeping.
tgshark1 3 years ago
Ah, but the problem is that Beer Advocate's version of the history of IPA is horse manure, entirtely wrong, with no evidence to back it up at all.
terrycollmann 2 years ago
Hodgson's October beer style clearly influenced the Burton Brewers's India Pale Ale. His beer was only slightly higher in alcohol than most beer brewed in his day and would not have been considered a strong ale; however, a greater proportion of the wort was well-fermented, leaving behind few residual sugars, and the beer was strongly hopped. The common story that early IPAs were much stronger than other beers of the time, however, is a myth.[12]
tgshark1 3 years ago
Excellent Info, so basically IPA as it stands was a fluke. It was not brewed in particular as a style, Hodgson just put more hops in the barrels thinking that he might lose less beer in the shipment and shipped it along with the other brews from the brewery. It just so happened that on the four-month voyage out to India Hodgsons ale underwent the sort of maturity in cask that would have taken two years in a cellar, and arrived in the East in prime condition. So they stuck with it.
beersuckers 3 years ago
Hmmm, it's just Bud Light with food coloring.
JK, I tried it and it's not horrible, which is a quite positive statement when you consider the brewery.
charvelgtrs 3 years ago
still looks good, but you shouldnt have to chill ale like that. But it is bud so maybe so...
PAELofDI 3 years ago
Yes I would get it very cold its better.
beersuckers 3 years ago
imma go with damn good?
give me a break.
Boston Lager, son.
thinkmad 3 years ago
Sam Adams is a great beer.
But, I will give Budweiser credit as they did manage a decent beer here, considering that the regular Budweiser lager is weak swill.
Watcher3223 3 years ago
I didn't go through the comments to see if anybody else pointed it out but its not a pale ale. its an american amber.
bmjezekiel 3 years ago
Thanks for the comment. You are correct sir. On the bud video it is refered to as an amber. We made references to pale ales but are not really calling it a pale ale. I would put it some where between an amber and a pale. The bud folks use pale and caramel malts and dry hop the beer so I guess its truly in the middle for the masses.
beersuckers 3 years ago
I was particularly referring to the beginning of the video where there's a dry-erase board that says, "Budweiser American Pale Ale".
bmjezekiel 3 years ago
i missed that in the edit put one of those annotations in
beersuckers 3 years ago
whats the alc. volume in this beer?
richardmarez 3 years ago
the abv is 5.3 % or if my math is right 0.636 oz of alcohol in a 12 oz bottle
beersuckers 3 years ago
Close... 5.1%
bmjezekiel 3 years ago
Eric Beck one of the brewmasters at AB says that its 5.3 %. I have seen some different numbers on the beer sites and went with what their promotional video said. Most of the beer sites were 5.3 I did notice that beeradvocate said 5.1
beersuckers 3 years ago
I wont drink a beast light unless there is money involved. Other than that I agree.
beersuckers 3 years ago
Wow, I've been avoiding this beer because I didn't think that Bud would actually put out a good beer. I'll have to try it.
For the record, I am not a beer snob. I will never say no to a beer if its handed to me haha
815Sox 3 years ago
Wow, You found it. I was curious before but know I am even more curious. The price sounds good too. Good job.
BeerExpedition 3 years ago
It is a great beer. I really like the fact that it is priced so well too. From your vids and beer picks I think you will enjoy it. We have had only one bad reaction to the finish but he still liked the beer.
beersuckers 3 years ago
You guys lucked out. I just tried to find this one again today but had no luck. I can't wait to try it! And, great video, loved the marker board beginning. Just like old school.
Imasofat 3 years ago
Hey, who's the newbie? Man you guys are lucky. I just looked again today and this beer is not in yet. I can't wait. Very nice video by the way. The marker board put me right at class!
Imasofat 3 years ago
Thanks man, You got over the DDDPA yet? Its BJ he is one of our founding members. I have got 3 more guys reactions to edit and will have them up shortly. Keep lookin for the buds I think its worth it.
beersuckers 3 years ago