I was kinda curious about the difference in taste between the 2. I have a batch of Yoopers fizzy yellow beer lagering right now. It in its second week now. My lhbs guy says I wont be able to tell the difference.
Another thought... I don't know if this was mentioned - skimmed and did not see it. Large american breweries use a lot of adjuncts like corn and rice, etc. which are cheaper. Do you "need" a lager yeast/process to make better beer with adjuncts? If you used similar grain bills with corn, rice, etc. and ale yeasts..... would you end up with something inferior (more "inferior" than BMC beers)? Maybe the lagering process allows for use of cheaper ingredients and is therefore a cost savings?
I would also like to add (if not already said). That Lagers take alot longer to make.
I have asked a few micro and nano brewers why they don't make more lagers. And they always say because of the slow turnaround.
actually, I never thought of it that way. I always ask myself "what does it say about lagers that they are the most popular beer with the masses?" in all forms of consumption (books, tv, movies, music, food) it's the bland, least challenging brands that do the best.
Drinkability.
I have never had a pilsner that I like.
So which one? I would like to hear from the community which beer I should run down and purchase from Bizmo or Wine and More that will change my mind.
I ask this not because I want to re-affirm my preconceived opinion, but because I want to shatter it.
It's been a few weeks since this post, and I'm interested in your results!I recently did a split batch of a tried-and-true house altbier recipe. Half the batch was fermented with an ale yeast at 58 degrees and the other half with a lager yeast at 53 degrees. Both batches were bottle conditioned for three weeks and cold-conditioned (fridge temps) for two weeks. The beers will be ready in about one more week. I may report back if anyone is interested.
i still haven't bottled, but i did taste both last night to see if they were ready to bottle. they are.It's been a few weeks since this post, and I'm interested in your results!
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