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Lee
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Ice crystals in my Pacifico
Lately I've noticed ice crystals floating at the top of my chilled glass of Pacifico. I generally chill a beer glass in my freezer before squeezing
a chunk of lime in it. I then pour the Pacifico slowly down the side to assure a property head on my glass. Well, maybe, I haven't noticed the
crystals before in my rush to drink this brew. Now I'm wondering if my glass is too cold.
Question: has anyone else encountered this problem, if indeed, it is a problem, and should I leave the crystals alone or scoop them out? I have
noticed that, in time, they dissolve and disappear without any noticeable change in taste of the Pacifico.
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bajaguy
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To me, those ice crystals mean everything is perfect!!!
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chino
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Poor thing!
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COLD
I was told by a German friend years ago that Americans drink their beer too cold and it adversely affects the taste. After heeding his advice and
drinking my beer at a cool, but not cold temperature, I became convinced he was correct.
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vgabndo
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Lee...years ago in the Marines in the Philippines it was tough to get a beer a cold as we wanted it. Seems they could cool a beer or freeze it, but
not CHILL it. We'd order a half warm one and a frozen one. While nursing the warm one, the other us upsidedown in a glass thawing. Every few minutes
you could have a pull of brew with ice crystals in it.
Like Bajaguy said...sounds perfect to me.
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Lee
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| Quote: | Originally posted by MrBillM
I was told by a German friend years ago that Americans drink their beer too cold and it adversely affects the taste. After heeding his advice and
drinking my beer at a cool, but not cold temperature, I became convinced he was correct. |
There is at least one beer I've found that to be true with: Samuel Smith (Tadcaster, Yorkshire, England). Their Old Brewery Pale Ale starts out
cold and by the middle of the bottle (1L) I've noticed the flavor has increased as the brew comes to room temp.
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Paula
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I'm more of a wine drinkeer myself, but there are times when nothing beats a really cold beer. Ice crystals are definitely a plus!
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BajaWarrior
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Pacificos with ice crystals may be hazardous to your health Lee, save yourself, send them to me.
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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Bruce R Leech
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Lee
Lately I've noticed ice crystals floating at the top of my chilled glass of Pacifico. I generally chill a beer glass in my freezer before squeezing
a chunk of lime in it. I then pour the Pacifico slowly down the side to assure a property head on my glass. Well, maybe, I haven't noticed the
crystals before in my rush to drink this brew. Now I'm wondering if my glass is too cold.
Question: has anyone else encountered this problem, if indeed, it is a problem, and should I leave the crystals alone or scoop them out? I have
noticed that, in time, they dissolve and disappear without any noticeable change in taste of the Pacifico.
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just Waite 5 minuets and they will go away. or don't leave the glass in the freezer so long.
Life must be good if this is the big problem in your life
Bruce R Leech
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Mexitron
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The optimum temp kinda depends on what type of beer you're drinking too IMHO...a light beer like Rainier, Lone Star, Olympia, Tecate, or the Bud stuff
is better chilled, especially on a hot day. Darker, yeastier, maltier types like many of the microbrews and Guinesses are better not being so cold
like MrBillM says but room temp is taking it too far. Of course how you like it is how its best served.
And for those times in Baja when you run out of ice Superior is the best warm, Pacifico and Corona are not so good, but by all means stay away from
warm Tecate!
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RockhouseTom
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Extensive research is needed to solve this problem.
I’ll get back to you.
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Lee
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bruce R Leech
just Waite 5 minuets and they will go away. or don't leave the glass in the freezer so long.
Life must be good if this is the big problem in your life
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Nobody likes to hear how good life is but yeah my life is good. It's about time because most of it has sucked -- except when I'm down South -- which
has not been enough. That's about to change. I'll have to duplicate the Pacifico scenario for you Bruce. And yeah, I forgot to mention the ice
goes away. Don't want to ruin my Pacifico.
US Marines: providing enemies of America an opportunity to die for their country since 1775.
What I say before any important decision.
F*ck it.
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Bruce R Leech
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Lee
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bruce R Leech
just Waite 5 minuets and they will go away. or don't leave the glass in the freezer so long.
Life must be good if this is the big problem in your life
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Nobody likes to hear how good life is but yeah my life is good. It's about time because most of it has sucked -- except when I'm down South -- which
has not been enough. That's about to change. I'll have to duplicate the Pacifico scenario for you Bruce. And yeah, I forgot to mention the ice
goes away. Don't want to ruin my Pacifico.
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since we are both from Colorado I think we should have a beer together some time when you get down here.
Go Broncos
Bruce R Leech
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Lee
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| Quote: | since we are both from Colorado I think we should have a beer together some time when you get down here.
Go Broncos |
Absolutely, Brother. Proud to have a cold one. Semper Fi.
How about them Broncs? Between them and the CU Buffs, it's a rabid state around sports.
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Bruce R Leech
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go CU Buffs
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PabloS
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If those crystals are yellow don't drink them  
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Alan
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Lee
Lately I've noticed ice crystals floating at the top of my chilled glass of Pacifico. I generally chill a beer glass in my freezer before squeezing
a chunk of lime in it. I then pour the Pacifico slowly down the side to assure a property head on my glass. Well, maybe, I haven't noticed the
crystals before in my rush to drink this brew. Now I'm wondering if my glass is too cold.
Question: has anyone else encountered this problem, if indeed, it is a problem, and should I leave the crystals alone or scoop them out? I have
noticed that, in time, they dissolve and disappear without any noticeable change in taste of the Pacifico.
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Please don't throw me in that Briar Patch!
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DanO
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The deadly yellow snow, from right there where the huskies go!
From "Nanook Rubs It."
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Bruce R Leech
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| Quote: | Originally posted by PabloS
If those crystals are yellow don't drink them
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how could they be any other color in Beer?
Bruce R Leech
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Dave
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| Quote: | Originally posted by MrBillM
I was told by a German friend years ago that Americans drink their beer too cold and it adversely affects the taste. After heeding his advice and
drinking my beer at a cool, but not cold temperature, I became convinced he was correct. |
Eating or drinking ice cold anything affects taste because cold numbs the taste buds and inhibits release of aroma.
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