You know how we all have irritating habits? Well, one of mine is that I'm sort of a "style guru" on beer. Oh, experimentation is a good thing for others- but when I make a beer style, that's what it is. I don't make a Belgian Nut Brown, for example! I know, I know- You will all say things like, "It's your beer- make what you like! Experiment!" etc. I say, "No. I know what I like."
So, my husband is beginning to love the hops. Gradually he's telling me that maibocks are too sweet and malty, and he is looking for good APAs. And for the last few months, he "mixes" my tap beer. Kind of like when we were kids, and used to get a rainbow snowcone. Anyway, he usually pours an amber and then tops off with an IPA. Or some other combo.
Tonight he's got a blonde with a shot of IPA. Well, he convinced me to try it. And I'll admit it to you- but not to him, it's GOOD!
So much for my style nazi-ism. I'm drinking a blonde IPA. And I like it.
So, my husband is beginning to love the hops. Gradually he's telling me that maibocks are too sweet and malty, and he is looking for good APAs. And for the last few months, he "mixes" my tap beer. Kind of like when we were kids, and used to get a rainbow snowcone. Anyway, he usually pours an amber and then tops off with an IPA. Or some other combo.
Tonight he's got a blonde with a shot of IPA. Well, he convinced me to try it. And I'll admit it to you- but not to him, it's GOOD!
So much for my style nazi-ism. I'm drinking a blonde IPA. And I like it.