What temperature do you drink your beer at?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by StoutLover4life, Jan 9, 2013.

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What temperature do you drink your beer at?

  1. colder than cellar temp

    75.0%
  2. cellar temp (65 degrees)

    18.8%
  3. room temp

    6.3%
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  1. lsummers

    lsummers Maven (1,275) Jun 21, 2010 California

    I generally like DIPA's right out of the fridge. Stouts I like at almost room temp, although Imperial stouts I like right out of the fridge. Pilsners/Kolshes/Pale ales I like at cellar temp.
    American Strong Ales - Right out of fridge then let warm up.
    Porter - Right out of fridge
    Rauchbier - Cellar temp.


    Bud light at boiling temp. : )

    Edit:
    My gf totally loves cider at room temp too.
     
  2. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    If it's in the upstairs fridge then the cap gets popped at 40 degrees and I probably finish it by the time the beer gets to 60. If it's a sipping beer then it's likely going to be stored in the cellar fridge which is set at 50 degrees, and the cap gets popped at 50, but I'll drink it slowly to allow it to warm up as I drink it. Often the glass of beer will last an hour or so and will be at room temp well before I finish it.
     
  3. Providence

    Providence Pooh-Bah (2,652) Feb 24, 2010 Rhode Island
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    I like to pour my imperial stouts into ice-cube trays, put them in the freezer, then after a couple of hours suck on the cubes.
     
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  4. BigCheese

    BigCheese Initiate (0) Jul 4, 2009 Massachusetts

    This.

    When I open one beer, I take my next one to drink out of the fridge. RIS or Barleywines I'll have warmer than a smaller beer.

    If its AAL I drink that shit code blue cold.
     
  5. mychalg9

    mychalg9 Pooh-Bah (2,123) Apr 8, 2010 Illinois
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    Beer: 45-60 degrees
    Room: 72 Degrees
    Me: 98.6 degrees
     
  6. HoptimusMax1mus

    HoptimusMax1mus Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2012 Arizona

    It depends for me too. Lagers,IPAs,lighter color beers I enjoy Fridge cold. Stouts/porters I like a bit warmer but not room temp.
     
  7. zstef99

    zstef99 Initiate (0) Dec 25, 2008 New York

    Just busted out my infrared thermometer the other day to test this. Turns out about 55 degrees is the sweet spot for big beers for me. My cellar is currently 50 degrees, which works out well for that.

    I haven't tested it yet, but I'd guess around 45-50 would be my preference for everything else.
     
  8. endovelico

    endovelico Initiate (0) Jul 25, 2008 Portugal

    I just wait a couple minutes after pulling them from the fridge.
     
  9. MarcatGSB

    MarcatGSB Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2011 Michigan

    Definitely depends on style...
    IPA - 45 to 50
    Hefe - 45
    Big stout - 55
    Milk Stout - 47 to 50
    Lambics/Sours - 55 to 60

    I'm not picky...but that's where I enjoy them the most.
     
  10. kansascitytrader

    kansascitytrader Initiate (0) Feb 5, 2011 Kansas

    I keep my glass in an immersion circulator set at PRECISELY 56.234 degrees.
     
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  11. antilite

    antilite Initiate (0) Jan 1, 2012 Florida

    I have no idea what the temperature is in the fridge, but it is cold in there. If I want my beer a little warmer I put the glass between my legs for 15-20 minutes. Of course, I need to stand still to keep from spilling the beer.
     
  12. SpeedwayJim

    SpeedwayJim Pooh-Bah (2,877) Jun 19, 2009 New York
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    Different temperatures for different beers. But for the most part...

    IPAs, IIPAs, Saisons, Wheats: 40-45

    Stouts, Imperial Stouts, Porters, Lambic, Wilds: 50-55
     
  13. SenorHops

    SenorHops Initiate (0) Aug 10, 2010 Rhode Island

    53.23 degrees. I take sporadic temp readings as I'm drinking it and if drops below 53.20 degrees I throw it in the freezer for a minute. Either that or I just wait until the mountains turn blue. :wink:
     
  14. Grohnke

    Grohnke Initiate (0) Sep 15, 2009 Illinois

    i cant vote because cellar temp is not an option

    jokes aside, different temps for different beers
     
  15. audioserf

    audioserf Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2010 Connecticut

    I open my fridge, grab a beer, pour it into a glass, and drink it.

    I'm old fashioned I guess.
     
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  16. OneBeertoRTA

    OneBeertoRTA Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2010 California

    in a frosted mug I presume...
     
  17. Dools9

    Dools9 Pooh-Bah (1,788) Jul 5, 2011 Massachusetts
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    Out of the fridge, let them warm while I'm drinking.
     
  18. Brunite

    Brunite Initiate (0) Sep 21, 2009 Illinois

    All start in the fridge @ approx. 38 degrees.

    All are poured at room temp @ approx 71 degrees

    I start to drink slowly as they warm from 40 to 71 degrees, usually finishing before the 71 degrees. This allows me to experience the nuances and flavor subtleties across a range of temps.

    All end up at 98.6 degrees (body temp inside).
     
  19. Thirstygoat

    Thirstygoat Initiate (0) Nov 22, 2012 Illinois
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    My room temp is 60 F. Lower utility bills = more funds to buy beer.
     
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  20. fredmugs

    fredmugs Initiate (0) Aug 11, 2012 Indiana

    Depends on how thirsty I am.
     
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