20 Questions: Beer Edition!

[Qhrumphf]

Old world breweries brew it, but it's not inherently old world.

 

[Qhrumphf]

Again, plenty of American examples, but not inherently American.

 

[BadMrFrosty]

If its not old or new world what the hell can it be? Asian style?

 

[Grumpybumpy]

Is it above 15 srm?

 

[smagee]

Is it typically associated with significant hop character?

 

[Qhrumphf]

If its not old or new world what the hell can it be? Asian style?

It's not an Asian style. I suppose if you trace the roots all the way back, it'd have an old world origin, but that's like comparing death metal to blues.

Is it above 15 srm?

Not typically (if there is one, I've never seen it)

 

[Qhrumphf]

Is it typically associated with significant hop character?

Nope!

 

[BadMrFrosty]

Ipa

 

[two_hearted]

Is it a lager?

 

[Qhrumphf]

Ipa

Not an IPA

Is it a lager?

In the strictest terms it doesn't have to be. However, 99% of the time it is.

 

[BadMrFrosty]

Pilsner?

 

[Qhrumphf]

Nope. Not pilsner. Keep narrowing it down!

 

[BadMrFrosty]

Doppelbock?

 

[Qhrumphf]

Not doppelbock.

 

[two_hearted]

Is it a German lager

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Mai/hellesbock

 

[Qhrumphf]

Nope.

 

[Qhrumphf]

It's popularly recognized an American style, however old world breweries have been brewing it just as long, and the original mentions of it are NOT American.

 

[two_hearted]

California common or steam beer

 

[Qhrumphf]

Nope, but good guess.

 

[BrewingViking]

Kolsch?

 

[Qhrumphf]

Not kolsch. Keep narrowing it down instead of just guessing.

 

[two_hearted]

Is it named after a popular brewing city/region?

 

[Qhrumphf]

Nope!

 

[BrewingViking]

Does it use fruits?

 

[Qhrumphf]

Nope, no fruits.

 

[smagee]

Is it notable for having significant yeast character?

 

[Qhrumphf]

Here's a hint. It's not noted for having "yeast character", but many commercial examples have very strong flavors from yeast byproducts.

 

[two_hearted]

American light lager

 

[Qhrumphf]

No, but you're getting closer.

 

[smagee]

Classic American Pilsner

 

[Qhrumphf]

Nope. You guys are really close. Keep asking more questions instead of just guessing!

 

[janivar123]

Does it contain wheat?

 

[Qhrumphf]

Not typically.

 

[janivar123]

Do you need spesial yeast or can an allrounder do it?

 

[smagee]

Does it usually have <30 IBUs?

 

[Qhrumphf]

Depends on what you're going for. Some commercial examples will certainly exceed the alcohol tolerance of some yeast strains (that's a big hint).

 

[Qhrumphf]

Does it usually have <30 IBUs?

Yep.

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Does it usually have <30 IBUs?

"Heart Zero" IBU's? What's "Heart Zero"?



And I'm going to guess Alt

 

[Qhrumphf]

Nope. Not an alt.