Evolution of beer cravings.

Nope, dedicated stout lover, barrel aged, oatmeal, irish, imperial, coffee, love stouts. My cravings go between ipa and pale ales, don't like lagers, can't drink too many ipa because they do damage to my taste. So a good stout or porter does me just fine pretty steady since I first tried Guinness almost 20 years ago in college. Cheers!

 

I'm in the same boat as far as taste. I still review every single style from imperial stout to anything else; but as far as go to beers to enjoy any time: Kolsch, Helles, Hefeweizen, Session IPA, and American Brown ales have been absolute big regular buys lately. Lower ABV and super sessionable. I also have not homebrewed anything over 8% in over 2 years. Most have been around 6-7% with IPAs, Belgians, regular stouts, and English styles.

 

Over the years I've found myself developing cravings for ever hoppier IPA's. I also used to hate stouts, now they are one of my favorite styles. Still can't stomach doppelbochs though, far too sweet and heavy for me.

 

I find myself craving beer that tastes like beer. Mind you, I'm writing this on the heels of enjoying a Clown Shoes Billionaire. But that's kind of my point. Billionaire, Mexican Cake, Hammer of the Holy, Barrel Aged Imperial Biscotti Break (all of which I've recently enjoyed) are amazing. But slowly the realization sets in that I miss drinking beer that tastes like, well, beer. A d it's high time to get back to mild brown ales and pale ales ad the like.

 

If you are outside I totally get it. When it is hot you may want something different than when it is cold.

Inside the temperature is pretty much the same all year round (if you have air conditioning). 68-72 give or take.

Drink whatever.