[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Watermelon Beer (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 10/21/2009 6:01:08 PM EDT
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Quoted: I'd try it as well. But someone will be along shortly to tell you it is not real beer since it has some sort of fruit in it. And that or that group of people only drink Bud, Bud Light, Miller, Coors....... I hate those, I only drink those if i really want a beer and there is nothing else, but here we also have:  |
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Quoted: Quoted: I'd try it as well. But someone will be along shortly to tell you it is not real beer since it has some sort of fruit in it. And that or that group of people only drink Bud, Bud Light, Miller, Coors....... I hate those, I only drink those if i really want a beer and there is nothing else, but here we also have: http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r211/fishkiller98579/dinner%20pics/DPP_0001-1.jpg Arrogant Bastard is arrogant.  |
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I make a watermelon Hefeweizen every summer. The Bavarian Hefeweizen yeast imparts flavors of banana and clove on it's own, so the addition of watermelon blends quite well. It's a great summer time drink. Actually, I still have a few pints left in the keg. It has a hint of watermelon aroma and you taste the watermelon a little ways into the sip and in the aftertaste. I've never had one "commercially" brewed like the one in the OP's picture. If it was done right, I'm sure it's tasty. |
I just did some searching and this watermelon beer is getting really good reviews on Beeradvocate. If I can find this brew, I might have to try it.
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Man Law #10 - Don't fruit the beer! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si3orznbnpQ |
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I make a watermelon Hefeweizen every summer. The Bavarian Hefeweizen yeast imparts flavors of banana and clove on it's own, so the addition of watermelon blends quite well. It's a great summer time drink. Actually, I still have a few pints left in the keg. It has a hint of watermelon aroma and you taste the watermelon a little ways into the sip and in the aftertaste. I've never had one "commercially" brewed like the one in the OP's picture. If it was done right, I'm sure it's tasty. Which yeast do you use? |
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Quoted: I have a Blueberry Wheat in the kegerator and have been drinking a Lime Wheat (Tequiza Clone) tonight. Fruit Beers are GREAT! I may brew a raspberry next. I agree, fruit beers are great! I have a Blueberry Ale (about 6.5 % ABV) in the keg right now as well. Delicious! Raspberry is tasty! You won't be disappointed. |
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I have a Blueberry Wheat in the kegerator and have been drinking a Lime Wheat (Tequiza Clone) tonight. Fruit Beers are GREAT! I may brew a raspberry next. I agree, fruit beers are great! I have a Blueberry Ale (about 6.5 % ABV) in the keg right now as well. Delicious! Raspberry is tasty! You won't be disappointed. The Lime is 6.5, I made the Blueberry into more of a session, it is only 5.5. |
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Quoted: Quoted: I make a watermelon Hefeweizen every summer. The Bavarian Hefeweizen yeast imparts flavors of banana and clove on it's own, so the addition of watermelon blends quite well. It's a great summer time drink. Actually, I still have a few pints left in the keg. It has a hint of watermelon aroma and you taste the watermelon a little ways into the sip and in the aftertaste. I've never had one "commercially" brewed like the one in the OP's picture. If it was done right, I'm sure it's tasty. Which yeast do you use? For the Bavarian Hefe, I use Wyeast, 3638, Bavarian Wheat: http://www.wyeastlab.com/rw_yeaststrain_detail.cfm?ID=59 |
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I make a watermelon Hefeweizen every summer. The Bavarian Hefeweizen yeast imparts flavors of banana and clove on it's own, so the addition of watermelon blends quite well. It's a great summer time drink. Actually, I still have a few pints left in the keg. It has a hint of watermelon aroma and you taste the watermelon a little ways into the sip and in the aftertaste. I've never had one "commercially" brewed like the one in the OP's picture. If it was done right, I'm sure it's tasty. Which yeast do you use? For the Bavarian Hefe, I use Wyeast, 3638, Bavarian Wheat: http://www.wyeastlab.com/rw_yeaststrain_detail.cfm?ID=59 How is that in a Dunkelweiss? I have one coming up and was planning on using 3068. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I make a watermelon Hefeweizen every summer. The Bavarian Hefeweizen yeast imparts flavors of banana and clove on it's own, so the addition of watermelon blends quite well. It's a great summer time drink. Actually, I still have a few pints left in the keg. It has a hint of watermelon aroma and you taste the watermelon a little ways into the sip and in the aftertaste. I've never had one "commercially" brewed like the one in the OP's picture. If it was done right, I'm sure it's tasty. Which yeast do you use? For the Bavarian Hefe, I use Wyeast, 3638, Bavarian Wheat: http://www.wyeastlab.com/rw_yeaststrain_detail.cfm?ID=59 How is that in a Dunkelweiss? I have one coming up and was planning on using 3068. Hmmm, that's a tough call. I haven't personally made a Dunkelweiss using 3638, though I think you may have just planted a seed. I just put a Belgian Tripel in the fermenter, have an Apfelwein going and am starting another Apfelwein next week, and when the temps drop a little more will be doing my best to make a doppelbock with a kick (about 9% by my calculations). By that point, I should have some fermenter and/or keg space freed up.... I may have to make a Dunkelweiss.  I digress... I imagine both 3068 and 3638 would make good Dunkelweiss, but it may come down to personal preference. I think the characteristics of 3638 would make a nice Dunkel, but I haven't brewed with 3068, so I have no way to draw a comparison. I would appreciate knowing which one you go with and your thoughts on how it turned out. |
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I know beer.
I want to try what you drank! Arrogant Bastard is so hoppy, that only a real "BEER" guy could choke it down. It is not good. It is is not great. It is a test. If you can drink the bottle and come close to enjoying it, than you like hops. I admit, that earns you mass credibility amongst serious brewers and drinkers. |
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Quoted: I'd try it as well. But someone will be along shortly to tell you it is not real beer since it has some sort of fruit in it. And that or that group of people only drink Bud, Bud Light, Miller, Coors....... It's like chili with beans. It's not chili if it has beans in it...It's "Chili with beans". It's not beer if it's got fruit (that kinda fruit, anyway) in it...it's "beer with fruit" |
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Quoted: I know beer. I want to try what you drank! Arrogant Bastard is so hoppy, that only a real "BEER" guy could choke it down. It is not good. It is is not great. It is a test. If you can drink the bottle and come close to enjoying it, than you like hops. I admit, that earns you mass credibility amongst serious brewers and drinkers. I like Arrogant Bastard and think it's tame.  |
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Brought to by the letter "F" and "O" and the makers of Miller Chill. |
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Quoting "manlaw" = neutered. |
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I know beer. I want to try what you drank! Arrogant Bastard is so hoppy, that only a real "BEER" guy could choke it down. It is not good. It is is not great. It is a test. If you can drink the bottle and come close to enjoying it, than you like hops. I admit, that earns you mass credibility amongst serious brewers and drinkers. What's wrong with hops? Four Peaks Brewing Co makes a beer called "Hop Knot"-kind of an IPA but with serious hops and malt. Like 130IBU on the hops. Quite possibly my favorite beer.. |
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That's for adding a piece of fruit to a finished beer. Not for using fruit in the brewing process. What do you think was used before they figured out to use hops? |
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I know beer. I want to try what you drank! Arrogant Bastard is so hoppy, that only a real "BEER" guy could choke it down. It is not good. It is is not great. It is a test. If you can drink the bottle and come close to enjoying it, than you like hops. I admit, that earns you mass credibility amongst serious brewers and drinkers. I just drank a bomber of Stone Ruination IPA last night... thought it was pretty good.
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Quoted: Quoted: I never got into the gay wine cooler thing. Likewise, I wouldn't be interested in fruity beer marketed for women and metrosexuals. Yep.  Don't be silly, some of that stuff is good and should be enjoyed because it's good. Not for any desire to appear manly or whatever. |
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I never got into the gay wine cooler thing. Likewise, I wouldn't be interested in fruity beer marketed for women and metrosexuals. Yep.
Don't be silly, some of that stuff is good and should be enjoyed because it's good. Not for any desire to appear manly or whatever. A sun dress may be the best thing to keep you cool during the summer months but that doesn't mean I'm going to wear one. |
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Quote: In Germany we went to a place that mixed their Hefe with a Banana juice. I wish I could relate in words how good it was. Problem was you get fatter than a tick in no time. I'd love to try some. Banana juice? Are you sure it wasn't the natural esters of the yeast during fermentation? A good Heffe has a banana flavor because of those esters. |
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I never got into the gay wine cooler thing. Likewise, I wouldn't be interested in fruity beer marketed for women and metrosexuals. Yep.
Don't be silly, some of that stuff is good and should be enjoyed because it's good. Not for any desire to appear manly or whatever. A sun dress may be the best thing to keep you cool during the summer months but that doesn't mean I'm going to wear one. So, you have never actually tried a fruit beer? Your loss. 
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I never got into the gay wine cooler thing. Likewise, I wouldn't be interested in fruity beer marketed for women and metrosexuals. Yep.
Don't be silly, some of that stuff is good and should be enjoyed because it's good. Not for any desire to appear manly or whatever. A sun dress may be the best thing to keep you cool during the summer months but that doesn't mean I'm going to wear one. 
I would NEVER buy one, but If i was thirsty at a party and there was nothing else I would drink it. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I never got into the gay wine cooler thing. Likewise, I wouldn't be interested in fruity beer marketed for women and metrosexuals. Yep. Don't be silly, some of that stuff is good and should be enjoyed because it's good. Not for any desire to appear manly or whatever. A sun dress may be the best thing to keep you cool during the summer months but that doesn't mean I'm going to wear one. So, you have never actually tried a fruit beer? Your loss. I have tried it, and a whole lot of other beers. I worked at Market Street, Bosco's, and Blackstone back in my restaurant days. Fruit & beer are a match made for chicks. |