A hot beer on a cold night?

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  1. RedEcho

    RedEcho Devotee (394) Oct 23, 2012 Massachusetts

    http://m.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/02/hot-beer-anyone/385031/

    Has anyone ever been (intentionally) served a beer hot? If so, was it any good or was this idea something that was intentionally heaved into the dustbin of history? I haven't come across a bar that does this but - as a fan of room temperature stouts, porters, browns, etc - I'm curious about other folks experiences.
     
  2. Jwale73

    Jwale73 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Aug 15, 2007 Rhode Island
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    stealth Pooh-Bah (2,023) Dec 16, 2011 Minnesota
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    A hot cider or maybe a warm chocolate milk stout maybe? Outside of that, gag.
     
  4. qchic

    qchic Maven (1,303) Jul 6, 2004 Maryland

    I just opened a jalapeño IPA. Stay warm, everyone!
     
  5. humuloner22

    humuloner22 Initiate (0) Feb 7, 2013 North Carolina

    I thought you were referring to a chili stout or something like that. You know something like Bomb!
     
  6. Chaz

    Chaz Grand Pooh-Bah (3,668) Feb 3, 2002 Minnesota
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    I once or twice prepared Quelque Chose in the manner that it was intended to be served -hot or at least warmed- and it was very nice. But for that matter it's a nice beer anyway ya slice it if ya ask me. :wink:

    P.S. I enjoy Glühwein in moderation, also.
     
  7. HoptimusPrimeIPA

    HoptimusPrimeIPA Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2010 Florida

    Why would I want a hot beer when I could have a hotty toddy?
     
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  8. bubseymour

    bubseymour Grand Pooh-Bah (4,800) Oct 30, 2010 Maryland
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    Something over 45 degrees and 8% is warm enough for me on a cold night.
     
  9. Tripel_Threat

    Tripel_Threat Grand Pooh-Bah (4,302) Jun 29, 2014 Michigan
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    I've a couple friends make hot coffee stouts, using powdered cappuccino mix and whatever stout you might have on hand. Mix a serving of powder with a little stout to make a sludge, warm it, then slowly add the rest so it doesn't bubble over. You're also supposed to be able to make a big batch in a crock pot. Haven't tried it myself, I don't usually have a stout around that I don't want to drink plain.

    If I want warm alcohol, I'll have mulled wine or cider.
     
  10. 1eyed_jack

    1eyed_jack Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2012 Illinois

    You're never too old to put down the beer and have some hot chocolate!
     
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  11. machalel

    machalel Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2012 Australia

    I've tried heating a chocolate stout... no thank you!
     
  12. oldsailor

    oldsailor Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2008 Connecticut

    I remember when I was about 15 years old a buddy and I snuck one of his dad's Miller Lites from the garage during the summer time...in Vegas...and I can tell you it's not pleasant. Not sure what beer would be good warm/hot.
     
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