Next Averagely Perfect Ale???

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  1. Supergenious

    Supergenious Maven (1,273) May 9, 2011 Michigan

    Does anybody else feel like we should start up another averagely perfect ale (or lager) thread? Just asking. Seems like it's been awhile since we did the NE IPA.
     
    #1 Supergenious, Feb 25, 2017
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  2. Mohican88

    Mohican88 Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2010 Ohio

    I'd certainly be interested. The polls and discussion about the variables are always interesting and informative. Given that it's nearly March maybe an averagely perfect style for the summer months would work well. Something like Saison, Belgian Pale Ale, Blonde Ale, Hefe, etc.

    I'd be interested in a lager, but given the temperature control requirements that may be difficult for some folks and not garner as much interest.
     
    #2 Mohican88, Feb 25, 2017
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  3. BeboThoughts

    BeboThoughts Zealot (559) Mar 24, 2012 Canada (ON)
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    Imperial stout?
     
    #3 BeboThoughts, Feb 25, 2017
  4. eaglepar3

    eaglepar3 Aspirant (291) Jun 5, 2009 Oregon

    Funny this is coming up, I'm brewing something very close to the NEIPA recipe tomorrow.
     
    #4 eaglepar3, Feb 25, 2017
  5. inchrisin

    inchrisin Pooh-Bah (2,013) Sep 25, 2008 Indiana
    Pooh-Bah

    I'm up for it.
     
    #5 inchrisin, Feb 25, 2017
  6. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    Alrighty. Consider this to be the "what should the next style be?" suggestion thread. Just type in your preference and I'll manually tally the votes. Closing Monday evening at whatever time I log in after work, probably around 6:00 pm Eastern.
     
    #6 VikeMan, Feb 25, 2017
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  7. ECCS

    ECCS Pundit (755) Oct 28, 2015 Illinois

    ill throw these out there, not sure if they'll appeal to a large portion of BA home brewers though...

    Milkshake IPA (thinking along the lines of tired hands). I've seen a few different sources and recipes.

    S'more Stout. I'd love to read some in depth discussion about graham cracker and marshmallow flavors.
     
    #7 ECCS, Feb 25, 2017
  8. Jesse14

    Jesse14 Initiate (0) Jul 21, 2011 Massachusetts

    RIS or Session IPA
     
    #8 Jesse14, Feb 25, 2017
  9. scurvy311

    scurvy311 Savant (1,135) Dec 3, 2005 Louisiana

    Ale - American amber to the low side

    Lager - Altbier
     
    #9 scurvy311, Feb 25, 2017
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  10. Supergenious

    Supergenious Maven (1,273) May 9, 2011 Michigan

    I'd like to see an English ale- An ESB, best bitter, or maybe an English Porter. I think there are a lot differnent malt and yeast options to look at.
    Another option could be a sour- maybe a Flanders red. The only downside to this would it take upwards to a year to finish.
     
    #10 Supergenious, Feb 25, 2017
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  11. LakesideBrewing

    LakesideBrewing Zealot (604) Dec 1, 2013 Massachusetts
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    Since all I brew is sours now, I vote sour!

    But I will add: sours take a ton of time and patience to get right. It is also a very limiting style because a lot of people are worried about introducing bugs and bacteria into their brew space.
     
    #11 LakesideBrewing, Feb 25, 2017
  12. PortLargo

    PortLargo Pooh-Bah (1,831) Oct 19, 2012 Florida
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    We've done American IPA (twice), Stout & Saison . . . time for a change: Weissbier. Design it now, brew in Spring and be quaffing it as Summer approaches.
     
    #12 PortLargo, Feb 25, 2017
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  13. brunascle

    brunascle Crusader (438) Nov 4, 2010 Massachusetts

    I'll throw my vote for some kind of summer-ish wheat beer. It's unseasonably warm in New England for February and I could go for one right now.
     
    #13 brunascle, Feb 25, 2017
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  14. TimoP

    TimoP Initiate (0) Oct 19, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Cream ale.
     
    #14 TimoP, Feb 25, 2017
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  15. zimm421

    zimm421 Initiate (0) Jan 24, 2009 Ohio

    I agree with this. I could also go for a blonde ale, cream ale or some sort of lager.
     
    #15 zimm421, Feb 25, 2017
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  16. Soneast

    Soneast Pooh-Bah (1,751) May 9, 2008 Wisconsin
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    Yeah I think a traditional English ale of some sort would be fun. Preferably on the pale end of the spectrum.
     
    #16 Soneast, Feb 25, 2017
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  17. jmich24

    jmich24 Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2010 Michigan

    Dark Mild
     
    #17 jmich24, Feb 25, 2017
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  18. bkov33

    bkov33 Zealot (666) Dec 5, 2007 New Jersey

    slightly imperial blonde ale (6%)
     
    #18 bkov33, Feb 25, 2017
  19. Curmudgeon

    Curmudgeon Savant (1,110) May 29, 2014 Massachusetts
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    A hoppy, dank Kolsch-inspired ale. Like Trillium's Big Sprang.
     
    #19 Curmudgeon, Feb 25, 2017
  20. utahbeerdude

    utahbeerdude Maven (1,374) May 2, 2006 Utah

    British ESB or Dortmunder Export.
     
    #20 utahbeerdude, Feb 25, 2017
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