Best serving temp for Heady

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  1. Beertsipper

    Beertsipper Pooh-Bah (1,707) Nov 18, 2008 New York
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    A friend in Vermont is bringing me a case of Heady Topper from Winooski. First timer with this brew. I've had plenty of other great DIPA's (my favorite style) and my preferred method to drink them is to start out on the colder side, then allow the beer to go through the various temperatures and flavor changes during the course of 30 minutes or so. For the experienced Heady consumer, what are some of your favorite temperatures? Or do you basically do what I do? Thanks! Looking forward to my case! :slight_smile:
     
    #1 Beertsipper, Apr 2, 2015
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  2. kegnation

    kegnation Initiate (0) Nov 19, 2013 Virginia

    There is no good temperature, you should just send them to me.

    Drink them at the temperature you prefer.
     
    #2 kegnation, Apr 2, 2015
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  3. racer2k

    racer2k Pundit (895) May 21, 2004 Massachusetts

    ...and for goodness sake...drink Heady from the can!
     
    #3 racer2k, Apr 2, 2015
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  4. LMT

    LMT Initiate (0) Oct 15, 2009 Virginia

    I've never had HT and I realize that this is stated on the can, I believe. But really, is it more enjoyable from the can?
     
    #4 LMT, Apr 2, 2015
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  5. jco3

    jco3 Initiate (0) May 4, 2012 New Hampshire

    You never forget your first time.
     
    #5 jco3, Apr 2, 2015
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  6. kegnation

    kegnation Initiate (0) Nov 19, 2013 Virginia

    I haven't drank one from a glass yet!
     
    #6 kegnation, Apr 2, 2015
  7. pagriley

    pagriley Pooh-Bah (2,382) Oct 27, 2014 Illinois
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    I actually just got a batch in a trade, and followed instructions... for about the first 3 mouthfuls then poured the rest into a proper glass. From the can I couldn't get my nose in and really enjoy the hop aromas, but that is just my preference.

    In terms of temperature, I had it too cold first time around, and pull it from the fridge about 20-30 minutes before I crack it - looking for about 50 degrees in the glass, and it pretty quickly gets to about 60 as I drink it.
     
    #7 pagriley, Apr 2, 2015
  8. zstef99

    zstef99 Initiate (0) Dec 25, 2008 New York

    I prefer to take it out of the fridge about 15 minutes prior to drinking. I think it tastes a bit astringent if it's too cold.

    Although I appreciate the benefits of drinking it from the can, I generally prefer to pour it into a glass. The reason not to pour it, according to the brewer, is that the volatile hop aromas and flavors dissipate more quickly once poured. The easy solution to this is to pour 1/3 of the can into a glass and leave the rest safely in the can. When you're ready, pour another 1/3 and then repeat!
     
    #8 zstef99, Apr 2, 2015
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  9. pagriley

    pagriley Pooh-Bah (2,382) Oct 27, 2014 Illinois
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    Agreed - hop aromas don't do me any good if they are in the can - I want them in my nose!
     
    #9 pagriley, Apr 2, 2015
  10. geocool

    geocool Savant (1,233) Jun 21, 2006 Massachusetts

    You've got a case, man. 24 beers later you should be the one telling us what the best serving temp is!
     
    #10 geocool, Apr 2, 2015
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  11. drew7777

    drew7777 Crusader (406) May 10, 2009 Virginia

    Just like all tall silver cans you need to chill it till the mountains turn blue.
     
    #11 drew7777, Apr 2, 2015
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  12. mikevanatta

    mikevanatta Initiate (0) Sep 29, 2014 Minnesota

    I've had it from the can and in a few different styles of glasses. Yes, it's great out of the can. Yes, it's even better out of a glass.
     
    #12 mikevanatta, Apr 2, 2015
  13. MisSigsFan

    MisSigsFan Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2013 California

    44°




    Celsius
     
    #13 MisSigsFan, Apr 2, 2015
  14. pagriley

    pagriley Pooh-Bah (2,382) Oct 27, 2014 Illinois
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    Ugg, what are you, English? :grinning:
     
    #14 pagriley, Apr 2, 2015
  15. MostlyNorwegian

    MostlyNorwegian Pooh-Bah (2,236) Feb 5, 2013 Illinois
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    The hair fills in if the can gets too warm.
    Drink now
     
    #15 MostlyNorwegian, Apr 2, 2015
  16. Herky21

    Herky21 Initiate (0) Aug 7, 2011 Iowa

    only if you're driving to the strip club
     
    #16 Herky21, Apr 2, 2015
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  17. mohawk5

    mohawk5 Initiate (0) Jul 24, 2014 New Jersey

    The best way is to drink it out of a frosted mug.
     
    #17 mohawk5, Apr 2, 2015
  18. Greywulfken

    Greywulfken Grand Pooh-Bah (5,815) Aug 25, 2010 New York
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    It's not just a Heady thing - with almost any pale ale (APA, IPA, DIPA), it's probably outta the fridge for about 5-10 minutes before I drink it - and then it'll warm gradually as I drink it.
     
    #18 Greywulfken, Apr 3, 2015
  19. Hair

    Hair Initiate (0) Oct 30, 2006 California

    The correct way to drink Heady Topper is to pour it... into your mouth.
     
    #19 Hair, Apr 3, 2015
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  20. gillagorilla

    gillagorilla Pooh-Bah (2,691) Feb 27, 2013 Maryland
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    The coolest beer deserves the coolest temperature:

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    p.s. Just treat it like any other really great IPA/DIPA.
     
    #20 gillagorilla, Apr 3, 2015
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