Style you will never brew?

[spearko520]

As with food, I like all beer styles. Although some more than others. I can't think of a single beer that I just won't brew.

right on. i feel like a ****, reading this thread.

 

[barneygumble]

.when I read the title of this thread, I thought "theres no style i'd not brew", but then I thought of how I dislike sours, so my answer is sours.

I'm aging a lambic Framboise right now for a mid summer wedding. Its a young sour to be sure and more about the berries, but still its a funk.

So I guess I'm brewing a French/Belgian now too. Lol.

As far as lagers go, I want to make a real Marzan, and a real Czech Pils, and I suppose I will, soon enough.

OH and edit. I bought a twelve of SN Summerfest. Nice light lager with a good balance. I'd brew that if I found the recipe.

 

[ldepaoli]

German or Bohemian Pilsner. I'm not a fan of Saaz hops.
I guess I'm not a fan of laggers at all. I'll brew at least an Amber Lager (similar to Sam Adams) to at least try the yeast.

 

[smalliewader]

Tough call. At first I'd say IPA's because I hate hop bombs...but I've been playing with late addition hops and have developed what I consider an awesome APA. Great hops flavor and aroma without the drying bitterness, so I imagine I'll be trying to make an IPA that's similar.

I love Belgians, but feel Saison's are just OK. So probably Saisons and German Pilsners would be the styles I'm not likely to brew because I really don't want 5 gallons of them around.

 

[jamieofthenorth]

I'm pretty surprised there are so many IPA retractors. Not a judgement, just an observation.

 

[sanibel14]

Lagers. So much work to produce a beer with so little flavor.

 

[Homercidal]

Lagers. So much work to produce a beer with so little flavor.

That is a very broad characterization. There are plenty of lagers that are not light, nor are they flavorless. Just because the vast majority of beer made is a lager and very light in flavor and color doesn't mean that there aren't many other kinds that can be made.

Personally, I won't ever brew a Lambic.

 

[sanibel14]

That is a very broad characterization. There are plenty of lagers that are not light, nor are they flavorless. Just because the vast majority of beer made is a lager and very light in flavor and color doesn't mean that there aren't many other kinds that can be made.

Personally, I won't ever brew a Lambic.

Meant to say light lager. I've had some good lagers. Magic Hat's Vinyl Lager comes to mind.

 

[Jrod]

I like almost all beers but I think it's safe to say that I won't be brewing anything with peated malt in it. I have no idea what I would do with or who would drink 5 gallons of a peated experiment gone wrong. Some people love it just not my thing.

 

[JFry]

before this weekend I would have said Witbier, but I had an incredible Imperial wit, so I might do an imperial wit, but still wouldn't do a regular wit

 

[RCBIV]

A saison ... unless we're talking about a sour saison, then hell yeah, I'd make that. I'm just not a big fan of your normal, run-of-the-mill saisons. Doesn't do it for me.

 

[amrmedic]

I cant say there is one style I wont brew. I love the experience of trying things and being experimental. However, that native beer made from chewed corn, I think my adventurous side will stop there. LOL

 

[Grossy]

Barley Wine ( I have had them, and dont like em.)
American Light Lager ( I can get water from the tap)

Any beer with fruit in it! (ok I'll make an exception for lemon zest in a wheat ale)

 

[TeufelHundenM198]

American Light Lager is the only absolute that comes to mind

 

[Cellarbrau]

Scotch Ale

 

[agroff383]

I just read all the posts and I agree with the above, Scotch Ale and have only brewed 1 hefe in 3+ years of brewing.

But another observation, why all the people that wouldn't brew Belgian style beers? I just dont understand that because there are so many varieties and they are all different, theres gotta be one that you like.

 

[PapsD]

I've tried like 3 or 4 different ones and I just really didn't like them.

Same with saison weizen. I've had a few but I just don't care for those styles either.

Let alone one I liked enough to make 5 gallons of.

 

[biestie]

Eisbock, seems like a PITA.

 

[david_42]

I like IPAs, but living in Beervana, I could have a different one every day of the year, so I never brew them. I stick with Browns, Milds and other beers that are hard to find. I do have a recipe for a low-ABV hoppy beer, which I make for the summer every couple years.

 

[ReverseApacheMaster]

Up until a few months ago I would definitely say an IPA but hoppy beers are starting to grow on me so maybe someday I will.

Right now I'd say I won't brew lagers because I don't have any way of controlling the temperature enough. Plus there are just too many ale varieties I enjoy more than most lager styles. However someday in the future I will probably give it a try.

So I guess there is really no style I would never ever brew.

 

[d3track]

Sours. I just don't get the popularity.

 

[DirtyOldDuck]

I was so afraid I was going to be the only one to say Belgians - I thought I was the only one on here who doesn't like them. My college roommate in the late 70s started homebrewing and every batch he made just tasted yeasty and green no matter how long it bottle conditioned. That is what I taste every time I taste a Belgian - a yeasty, green beer. And no, I haven't tried a huge number of Belgians, but every one I have tried has been very unpleasant.

 

[Cellarbrau]

But another observation, why all the people that wouldn't brew Belgian style beers? I just dont understand that because there are so many varieties and they are all different, theres gotta be one that you like.

I find phenolic yeast flavors and dark sugars unpleasant.

 

[spearko520]

Sours. I just don't get the popularity.

many people like the way they taste. not everyone likes the taste of sour, but some do. even skittles is on the bandwagon.

 

[ArcticBear]

i'll likely never brew a sour... just dont enjoy them myself and don't know what i would do with 5+ gallons of them

 

[Krazykripple]

another vote for sours here. i'm not sure if i'll ever bother with proper lagering equipment either

 

[LouisvilleBrews]

I can't think of a style I wouldn't brew. Hmm.. And as for sours I love them, and can't wait for mine to get their time in so their nice and tasty. It's a time consuming thing to do, but IMO it's well worth it if you like them, considering the price of commercial sours.

 

[Nightbiker]

sours. I just don't get the popularity.

+1

 

[Nightbiker]

another vote for sours here. i'm not sure if i'll ever bother with proper lagering equipment either

why not? Lagering is simple enough. At the very least, you could tuck the bottles (after they carbonate) in the bottom of the fridge for a month or so. Bout as simple as it could be. I, on the other hand, love lagers and have a chest freezer (modified with thermostat) set aside just for them.

 

[Hammy71]

Lambics....Can't stand them. But why all the hate for American lagers? I've made them and loved them. Making a lighter lager is the hardest thing I've ever done in the world of homebrewing. Try making one. You may hate BMC for the companies they are, but you'll gain some respect for what they do. There is no place to hide imperfection, which is easy to do in a stout or IPA. And for summer drinking, can't beat a homebrewed lite American lager.