I've started a batch of generic pilsner and I used Saaz to give it a skunky flavor. Now this is my first batch and I'm really curious as to how it'll turn out. I'm hoping for something along the lines of a Pilsner Urquell or the like. Any comments?
knewshound said:I typically think of Saaz as floral, not skunky.
But to answer your Q, yes, Saaz is the way to go if you are looking to dulicate P U.
P U ? Is that why you said skunky?
Cheers,
knewshound
Yuri_Rage said:I've had some great Heineken and Grolsch from the bottle, but it's a RARE occasion (I think once each). They have very similar flavors, and without the skunk, there is a touch of honey flavor with very little perceived bitterness - well balanced and tasty. Mostly, though, they come through skunked and taste like garbage.
Flint said:Heineken (and most Belgian beer) tastes like crap anyway. I want a beer that will kick me in the teeth with flavor. I've tried beer from Avery, Deschutes, Heavy Seas, Caldera Brewing Co, Flying Dog... You name it, I've probably tried it; from Pale Ales to Barley Wines.
I want a beer that'll kick me in the teeth and say "I'm beer and this is what I taste like!" Skunky, thick and beastly. I want a full favor beer with an angry furvor.
Flint said:Heineken (and most Belgian beer) tastes like crap anyway. I want a beer that will kick me in the teeth with flavor. I've tried beer from Avery, Deschutes, Heavy Seas, Caldera Brewing Co, Flying Dog... You name it, I've probably tried it; from Pale Ales to Barley Wines.
Heineken is deliberately 'skunked' at the brewery to ensure that it tastes the same all over the world. It's actaully not a bad beer if you drink it on tap at the brewery in pre-skunked condition.beer4breakfast said:Heineken has that skunky taste too. I wonder if the Heineken in cans tastes any better than the green-bottled variety? Anyone tried it? If the skunkyness really comes from light exposure through green bottles, then the caned beer should taste much different.
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