Male & Female Beers

[TrishCT]

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?

[beergirl]

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.

[TrishCT]

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

[beergirl]

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!

[Samhill]

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 May 19, 2004 by Samhill (log)