Overzealous beer geekery: "back to basics"?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by Dennoman, Jan 13, 2013.

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  1. Lutter

    Lutter Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2010 Texas

    Reading this site, it seems like people dive straight into stuff without even knowing WTF they are drinking.
     
    #61 Lutter, Jan 15, 2013
  2. Dennoman

    Dennoman Initiate (0) Aug 20, 2011 Belgium

    Good point, though you must understand I've been doing the same to foreign beers that are easily available here, and more domestic ones than ever. I'm happy to hit up Geers or Hopduvel and get some Mikkeller, Nogne or whatever, but the whole thing I'm on about is of course trading for foreign beer. I now tend to trade for things otherwise unavailable to me, but that are common elsewhere. Hence no more whalez.

    You're transcending the "basic" when you start trading foreigners for beer, but it's a choice I make because I don't want to be bound to what's available to me. You can hardly deny there's a big difference between trading some Westvleteren for a six-pack of Ten Fidy and going out to score some massively hyped Cantillon bottles to land a CBS, BT, GI Rare, ... They have similarities from a "I hear this beer's good and I'd like to try it" standpoint, but I think going back to your own locals and those recommended by others is educational to the palate. I like to think that's what being a BA is all about, ticker or no ticker.
     
    #62 Dennoman, Jan 15, 2013
  3. otispdriftwood

    otispdriftwood Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 Colorado

    The OP's original post sounds like the basis of a rant that I heard a while ago: The younger generation doesn't feel the need to pay their dues and would rather start at the top than the bottom. Well, this is also true with beer. As others have said in this forum, you really benefit from starting from the bottom and learning what goes into beer, how it's made, etc. and try some of the "smaller" beers before moving on to the big beers. As far as whale chasing goes, I tried it once, got frustrated and decided to just drink me some beer that is readily available and agrees with my taste buds.
     
    #63 otispdriftwood, Jan 15, 2013
  4. jacksback

    jacksback Initiate (0) Jul 20, 2011 Massachusetts

    Step back from the wales? Never stepped towards them. Too much good to great beer that's easily available and just as nice to drink.

    I've sampled a few "wales"- entirely through the generosity of friends. Who seemed much more interested in sharing beers and hanging out than just "chasing wales".

    Though I sure hope the wale chasing doesn't end- it's always amusing reading thread from people who want to know the "value" of a bottle of beer.
     
    #64 jacksback, Jan 15, 2013
  5. Hamburgers

    Hamburgers Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2013 California

    Great breweries make great beer all across the board. Find one of those and drink everything they have. From their pale ale to their imperial stout. Maybe even a wheat beer every once and a while..... Seems like breweries today need to focus more on getting back to basics instead of just trowing everything they brew in a barrel waiting for a winner. Just my opinion.
     
    #65 Hamburgers, Jan 15, 2013
  6. Redbeerman

    Redbeerman Initiate (0) Jan 11, 2013 Maryland

    My local beer store has a fantastic selection, from reasonably price locals, to imports with a hefty price tag. Myself, I've tried many styles and I know what I like, although I still do experiment often to broaden my tastes. Nothing wrong with experimentation in brewing, but please don't release something to the public that you know is bad (Rogue).
     
    #66 Redbeerman, Jan 15, 2013
  7. Hamburgers

    Hamburgers Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2013 California

    BTW take a few of those Mikkeller Single Hop IPA's and mix 'em together. You can find some interesting combinations and learn about the different hop profiles. Cause knowledge is power!
     
    #67 Hamburgers, Jan 15, 2013
  8. 77black_ships

    77black_ships Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2012 Belgium

    There is place for both kinds of trading, indeed the hardcore whale trading is getting a bit extreme. It is probably only a small subgroup of people doing this. I don’t really trade & I don’t intend of ever trading over the post again.
    Locals for locals are just a cool thing, don’t know about education but there are plenty of cool beers out there that are local & are excellent brews.
     
    #68 77black_ships, Jan 15, 2013
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