Karl Strauss

San Diego just wrapped up it's 1st annual beer week and it was a huge success! I just posted in my blog about a Karl Strauss beer dinner that we had - amazing! I'm very into craft beer and food pairings right now and this did not let me down. The greatest surprise was the dessert. Who knew that beer could be paired with a dessert!

'lick-a-plate: Celebration of Beer Week (Part 1 of 2) - Karl Strauss'

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Jen

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What's with the double-IPA fad these days anyway?! It seems like every time someone gets a new beer in around here, it's a double-IPA....

I don't like them 'cause I _like_ the taste of a good IPA, but with a double-IPA, can only drink half the beer for a given amount of inebriation.

-Miles

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Miles Bader

The double, triple, imperials...are a sign of the times. Its just been this line that keeps pushing forward. All things do change however. Session Ales are making a comeback. Thats lower alcohol beers that you dont mind filling your pint a few times over a session. For now though, I encourage you to ride the wave while its still here.

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davidwine

Ugh, I hate the recent fad for strong beers. It usually has a negative effect on the taste, and means you can drink _less_ delicious beer before (being affected / reaching your limit / passing out)...

-Miles

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Miles Bader

On the other hand, think of it as a more intense pleasure. What would you rather do, eat a whole box of Hostess Ho-de-doh's, or a small portion of Death By Chocolate? A loaf of Wonder Bread with mayo or one nice thick piece of fresh-baked whole-grain bread with freshly churned butter?

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Joel

High alcohol seems to have no correlation with intense or stronger flavor though; many of these high-alcohol beers actually taste _worse_ than their more modest brethren.

-Miles

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Miles Bader

Oooops. Well-known fact that alcohol is a taste carrier... One of the multiple problems with nablabs...

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Joris Pattyn

Well about half a year slow but have you tried Levitation by Stone brewing, 4.5% but still flavorful

Nels

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Nels Satterlund

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