01-04-2019, 06:56 AM
Tom, my question was sincere (and sober), it had nothing to do with your feud with RWR. You said “A decent beer doesn't need flavor added to it, least of all mustard.” Your next 2 posts recommended a coconut porter. I hope you can understand why I might have seen this as a contradiction. Upon reading your explanation, my current understanding is that coconut is an acceptable addition, but mustard is not. Is that correct?
People’s tastes vary greatly, and it’s a good thing. If they didn’t there would only be one choice of beer in the stores. Borrring. I can tell that my tastes are quite different from yours. I don’t have much of a sweet tooth. Most porters and stouts are too sweet for me to enjoy more than maybe a half glass. Add some coconut and factor in a low IBU count and this porter sounds sickeningly sweet to me. I wouldn’t have high hopes for the mustard IPA, but I would try it before the porter. Stranger combinations have surprised me.
Conversely, if sweet dark beers are your preference then I understand why a mustard IPA might repulse you. To each his own.
People’s tastes vary greatly, and it’s a good thing. If they didn’t there would only be one choice of beer in the stores. Borrring. I can tell that my tastes are quite different from yours. I don’t have much of a sweet tooth. Most porters and stouts are too sweet for me to enjoy more than maybe a half glass. Add some coconut and factor in a low IBU count and this porter sounds sickeningly sweet to me. I wouldn’t have high hopes for the mustard IPA, but I would try it before the porter. Stranger combinations have surprised me.
Conversely, if sweet dark beers are your preference then I understand why a mustard IPA might repulse you. To each his own.