What would be your ideal ABV?

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If all styles were the same ABV, what percentage would you want?

  1. >10%

    17 vote(s)
    5.2%

  2. 10%

    12 vote(s)
    3.6%

  3. 9%

    12 vote(s)
    3.6%

  4. 8%

    68 vote(s)
    20.7%

  5. 7%

    99 vote(s)
    30.1%

  6. 6%

    52 vote(s)
    15.8%

  7. 5%

    41 vote(s)
    12.5%

  8. 1-4%

    21 vote(s)
    6.4%

  9. 0%

    7 vote(s)
    2.1%
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  1. Beef_Curtains

    Beef_Curtains Initiate (0) Oct 14, 2013 Ohio

    12%
     
    #21 Beef_Curtains, Aug 14, 2015
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  2. gonzo000

    gonzo000 Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2014 Massachusetts

    Voted for 7, but think 7.5 is my ideal
     
    #22 gonzo000, Aug 14, 2015
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  3. mecmd

    mecmd Pooh-Bah (2,033) Jan 7, 2012 Tennessee
    Pooh-Bah

    7-8.5 is my go to range, especially for IPAs/DIPAs.
     
    #23 mecmd, Aug 14, 2015
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  4. dennis3951

    dennis3951 Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2008 New Jersey

    6% , I would bet that 80% of the beer I drink is between 5% and 7% abv.
     
    #24 dennis3951, Aug 14, 2015
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  5. bubseymour

    bubseymour Grand Pooh-Bah (4,800) Oct 30, 2010 Maryland
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Yeah, 6.5% for me as well, but I went with 7.
     
    #25 bubseymour, Aug 14, 2015
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  6. bowzer4birdie

    bowzer4birdie Grand Pooh-Bah (3,796) Aug 16, 2012 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah

    It really depends on the style but I really want all of my stouts, barleywines and old ales to be >10%. Most of the time I will want DIPAs at or near 10% also, but for me personally in this style anything under 9% I tend to classify as IPA versus DIPA. That's just me and how my palate tends to roll :wink::sunglasses:
     
    #26 bowzer4birdie, Aug 14, 2015
  7. offthelevel_bytheplumb

    offthelevel_bytheplumb Maven (1,277) Aug 19, 2013 Illinois

    4.5% for me.
     
    #27 offthelevel_bytheplumb, Aug 14, 2015
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  8. JouerAvecLeFeu

    JouerAvecLeFeu Pooh-Bah (2,032) Apr 17, 2015 Washington
    Pooh-Bah

    Right now, my two favorite beers are the complete opposites of the spectrum. There's a Berliner that's only 2.3% and there's a barrel aged old ale that clocks in at 14%...
     
    #28 JouerAvecLeFeu, Aug 14, 2015
  9. MCBanjoMike

    MCBanjoMike Initiate (0) Aug 7, 2014 Canada (QC)

    My favorite styles all hover around 7% ABV. But my ideal would be for beers with 4-5% alcohol to taste like beers in the 7-8% range.
     
    #29 MCBanjoMike, Aug 14, 2015
  10. OrangeMen

    OrangeMen Initiate (0) Jan 26, 2014 New York

    Ideal ABV is 10.0%-10.5%.....i generally get something full bodied and flavorful....and perfectly fine to just have 1-2 at a time.
     
    #30 OrangeMen, Aug 14, 2015
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  11. EyePeeAyBryan

    EyePeeAyBryan Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2011 Arizona
    Trader

    I also picked 5% for "ideal" when I'm enjoying brews. If I'm out with a lady though, 10%+ :wink:
     
    #31 EyePeeAyBryan, Aug 14, 2015
  12. zid

    zid Grand Pooh-Bah (3,132) Feb 15, 2010 New York
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Tough call, but I went with 5. I love trying beers in the 2 - 4.9 range. 0 is an interesting fantasy-land choice. Double digit beers can be very nice even if I prefer a 4.0. Ultimately, if I had to limit my buying habits to what's out there at 5.0 - 5.9, I'd still be very content.
     
    #32 zid, Aug 14, 2015
  13. Seamus

    Seamus Zealot (732) Jun 12, 2012 Florida

    8% is ideal for me.
     
    #33 Seamus, Aug 14, 2015
  14. invertalon

    invertalon Pooh-Bah (2,249) Jan 27, 2009 Ohio
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    5% is fine for me!
     
    #34 invertalon, Aug 14, 2015
  15. MisSigsFan

    MisSigsFan Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2013 California

    I think 8% is the perfect ABV for a balanced DIPA.
     
    #35 MisSigsFan, Aug 14, 2015
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  16. Raime

    Raime Pooh-Bah (1,935) Jun 4, 2012 North Korea
    Pooh-Bah

    Hmmmm 6% because I think it is the perfect middle ground. Sessionable with a bit of punch. 8% and above is a bit of dangerous territory. Those are beers I can have 4 or 5 of but one too many too late in the night makes sleeping a tough task with all those spins
     
    #36 Raime, Aug 14, 2015
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  17. thorkelson

    thorkelson Initiate (0) Oct 10, 2014 Minnesota

    It's interesting how no one has said 0% yet, being that so many are concerned about beer obsession and alcoholism. Regardless, for taste, I love 8%. Anything above generally gets a bit too boozy & anything below doesn't have the full malty taste I love. Also, Pliny is 8%.
     
    #37 thorkelson, Aug 14, 2015
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  18. Cresant

    Cresant Pooh-Bah (2,158) Apr 25, 2006 Kentucky
    Pooh-Bah

    4% ABV. I want to drink, not get drunk. I want to enjoy the flavors and experiences without getting hammered. I want to have several beers too. So 4% would be ideal. I wouldn't mind having to work a little harder to get drunk!
     
    #38 Cresant, Aug 14, 2015
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  19. MostlyNorwegian

    MostlyNorwegian Pooh-Bah (2,236) Feb 5, 2013 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah

    I voted 5, but yes. This. Pretty much.
     
    #39 MostlyNorwegian, Aug 14, 2015
  20. Premo88

    Premo88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,682) Jun 6, 2010 Texas
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    You stole my post. :grinning:

    I'll be different. Give me 3.9%. :stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #40 Premo88, Aug 14, 2015
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