563107 Tue Oct 07 15:37:39 -0700 2008 4 35 Beer 0 4088994 I'm hosting an intro to beer for one of the local universities. There should be between 30 to 40 young adults (over 21 of course) in attendance, most of which are beginners. I have a line up of what I would like to taste them on, just looking for comments/suggestions, scale it back, etc. For Lagers: Stoudts Pils Marzen- Pennichuck Big O & Paulaner or BBC Oktoberfest Lambic interlude For Ales: IPA- Opa Opa & South Hampton Ale- Ruddles & Duvel Wheat- Carlson Craft Vete Ol & Allagash White Porter- BBC Coffehouse Porter Stout- Blue Grass Brewing Bourbon Barrel Stout & Allagash Black Finish with Avery "the Beast" Any thoughts??? Tue Oct 07 15:37:39 -0700 2008 213392 spork5150 1 4089309 Nice selection. A question and some suggestions: 1) Include a heavier lager (i.e. doppelbock) to show its range. 2) Add a traditional porter and stout to contrast the ones you have included. 3) What is a "lambic interlude"? Tue Oct 07 17:49:46 -0700 2008 4088994 26180 Chinon00 2 4090212 1.) ok 2.) will do 3.) just something to break up the night and for the ladies. these are college kids. there used to Natty light, so I did not want to blow them away. Thank you for your help though. I will put those additions into place. I appreciate the info...wish me luck! Wed Oct 08 07:10:44 -0700 2008 4089309 213392 spork5150 3 4090600 ok so the lambic interlude is utilizing sweet lambics. I'd consider then what effect that might have on palates for the balance of the tasting. Wed Oct 08 09:36:23 -0700 2008 4090212 26180 Chinon00 4 4097733 the tasting went great. Lambic kept all the women satisfied for the rest of the night. Everything else drank well. I blew them away with the BEASt at the end. Thanks for your help. Sat Oct 11 10:33:41 -0700 2008 4090600 213392 spork5150