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Male & Female Beers


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#1 TrishCT

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Posted 17 May 2004 - 12:36 PM

Just reading your bios, makes me crave a beer... But not just any beer... I have my favorites and my husband has his... Both very different in our tastes. Would you say there are certain beers preferred by one gender over the other?

#2 beergirl

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Posted 17 May 2004 - 02:12 PM

Taste is definitely personal but I don't really think there is a gender bias, contrary to popular belief. (I sometimes get annoyed when a server suggests to me that I would like the fruity, light beer.)

I believe women may be actually be more adventurous in tasting. I recently read about a study that indicated women in general perceive more subtle flavors and aromas.
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#3 TrishCT

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Posted 19 May 2004 - 11:57 AM

What are some good, different beers to try so I can start breaking away from Corona, Molson, Heineken...?

#4 beergirl

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Posted 19 May 2004 - 12:45 PM

Here are some beer styles that I think make good "training" beers and examples you might be able to find of each. I hesitate to suggest a specific beer as I don't know what is available in your market.

Belgian Wit (or white) Beer: Wit Beer Choices

Saison/Bière de Garde: Saison/Bière de Garde Choices

Alt Beer: Alt Choices

Kölsch: Kölsch Beers

Hefewiezen: Hefewiezen Choices

Scottish Ale: Scottish Ale Choices

Pale Lager: Pale Lager Choices

Those should keep you busy for a while!

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#5 Samhill

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Posted 19 May 2004 - 01:41 PM

What are some good, different beers to try so I can start breaking away from Corona, Molson, Heineken...?


I weaned her off of that awful Heineken with Paulaner Hefeweissbier and Blue Moon Belgian White, now she likes Spaten Münchner Hell, you might try those.. .

Edited by Samhill, 19 May 2004 - 02:12 PM.