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What effect does the shape of the glass I use to serve my beer have? Are there ideal glasses for different styles?
added by LessPop_MoreFizz Dec 28 '12 at 6:32
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What is the difference between an ale and a lager?
added by NullPoiиteя Dec 27 '12 at 6:27
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What temperature is ideal to store my beer?
added by LessPop_MoreFizz Dec 28 '12 at 6:33
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What are the guidelines for the beers which can be cellared, e.g. long term storage?
added by Brettski Dec 30 '12 at 0:29
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For those who do have votes on this and other questions above 10, you can click the bright up arrow to rescind your vote (don't drop it below 10) and apply it elsewhere in this proposal. This goes for any other Area51 you are voting for. – Ankit Sharma Mar 29 '13 at 5:39
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Are there positive health effects when drinking (a moderate amount of) beer?
added by Veger Dec 27 '12 at 12:16
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Is there formaldehyde in beer?
added by NullPoiиteя Dec 27 '12 at 6:29
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How long does beer stay in your system?
added by NullPoiиteя Dec 27 '12 at 6:43
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Do you mean the liquid or the alcohol? – Daniel Hedberg Mar 13 '13 at 21:04
@Danielhedberg Alcohol – NullPoiиteя Mar 14 '13 at 2:16
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That seems like more of a generic health question about the effects of alcohol on the body than a beer-specific question. – Kyle Strand Apr 2 '13 at 12:12
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What is a Kolschbier (Kolsch)?
added by jhonraymos Dec 27 '12 at 9:37
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How long can beer kept in a growler be stored and expected to stay fresh and drinkable?
added by LessPop_MoreFizz Dec 28 '12 at 6:33
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Is there any way to discern the IBU (bitterness) of a beer if the Brewer does not provide that information on the label?
added by LessPop_MoreFizz Dec 28 '12 at 6:35
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How does the packaging (can, bottle, keg, party ball, etc.) impact the flavor of the beer?
added by Beofett Jan 30 '13 at 20:29
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how does beer really help to improve muscles
added by gowri Dec 27 '12 at 6:39
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I didn't think beer helping muscle improvement was common knowledge, would it be better to ask "Does beer help improve muscles, and if so how?"? – andrewb Jan 30 '13 at 8:24
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How is the (expected) taste of beer different in different regions/cultures?
added by Veger Dec 27 '12 at 12:18
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This question is way too broad to be answered in SE format. – The Photon Feb 3 '13 at 17:19
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Although restricting it to differences between two or three neighboring cultures should be well within the scope. Czech vs German beer for example. – SF. Apr 19 '13 at 9:29
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When a beer is described as being 'Belgian Style', what characteristics or ingredients go into that description? How does it differ from other styles?
added by LessPop_MoreFizz Dec 28 '12 at 6:35
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<comments removed> Please do not use comments to answer these questions. Comments are here to help improve the questions. This proposal is not part of the Q&A site, and the task at hand is to help define a future site. Thank you. – Robert Cartaino Jan 8 '13 at 18:47
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What does it mean when a beer is "Dry Hopped" when it is being made?
added by Brettski Dec 30 '12 at 0:23
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How do you control the alcohol level of beer when brewing?
added by Brettski Dec 30 '12 at 0:25
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There is already a site for brewing over at homebrew.stackexchange.com This question would be a better fit over there. – LessPop_MoreFizz Jan 5 '13 at 0:28
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Perhaps the sites should be merged. Are there truly enough questions to support both separately? – Brettski Jan 15 '13 at 22:55
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How about a general liquor stack exchange? – IBG Apr 12 '13 at 6:47
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What is a Citrus hop, and how does it differ from other hops?
added by Brettski Dec 30 '12 at 0:33
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I assume you mean Citra hops – Bill Moon Jan 3 '13 at 21:28
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@Bill Moon There are many hop varieties that are described as having a "citrus" flavor/aroma, and many breweries put such descriptions in their packaging. The question could work either way and would in fact be a good opportunity to educate the OP on the difference between the two. – thanby Feb 1 '13 at 15:32
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What influence has mashing temperature on a brew?
added by lbonn Dec 30 '12 at 8:30
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There is already a site for brewing over at homebrew.stackexchange.com This question would be a better fit over there. – LessPop_MoreFizz Jan 5 '13 at 0:28
Yes, that's what I thought after adding the question. This looks like a big overlap to me. I would tend to say that a site for brewers and enthusiasts would be more active but I guess that's too late... – lbonn Jan 5 '13 at 5:50
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What is difference between stout and porter ?
added by NullPoiиteя Jan 4 '13 at 12:47
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My friend at the other end of the world wants to send him/her some bottles Westvleteren 12. What is the best physical way to send/package it?
added by jippie Jan 5 '13 at 0:21
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Does beer really go bad after the 'best before'-date?
added by jippie Jan 5 '13 at 0:22
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Am I supposed to keep beer refrigerated once its already been refrigerated? Why?
added by animuson♦ Jan 6 '13 at 20:37
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How does additional aging for beer bottled with yeast sediment change the flavor?
added by Beofett Jan 14 '13 at 13:47
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What types of beer (lager, stout, porter, etc.) will pair best with [specific type of food]?
added by Beofett Jan 14 '13 at 14:09
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My favorite [brand] is unavailable in [region]. What locally available beers are most similar in taste?
added by SF. Jan 16 '13 at 11:56
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What spices go into hot mulled beer? What brands of beer are best for that purpose?
added by SF. Jan 16 '13 at 12:01
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Myths and truths about beer froth: What is its practical purpose?
added by SF. Jan 16 '13 at 12:02
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What is a "Bock"? "Double-Bock"?
added by luser droog Jan 26 '13 at 6:06
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What is used in flavored beer (Cherry, Pumpkin)? When in the brewing is the flavoring added?
added by luser droog Jan 26 '13 at 6:08
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What considerations should I make when purchasing a growler?
added by wax eagle Jan 29 '13 at 16:18
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What are the primary characteristics/processes that make a beer an IPA?
added by wax eagle Jan 29 '13 at 20:18
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How does the "3-tier" distribution system impact microbreweries and the craft beer world in general?
added by thanby Feb 1 '13 at 14:55
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Why are some beers called "Imperial"? Where did this term come from and what does it mean?
added by thanby Feb 1 '13 at 15:25
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What is the science behind not storing your beer on its side?
added by Grohlier Feb 22 '13 at 14:50
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What is the oldest continuously running brewery?
added by luser droog Feb 24 '13 at 2:30
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What was the name of the first known/recognized brewery?
added by Daniel Hedberg Mar 13 '13 at 21:21
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It will be very difficult to answer - beer was brewed many centuries before breweries, and it will be very hard to say where it ceased to be "a hut with a cauldron" and became "a brewery". – SF. Apr 11 '13 at 8:23
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How does the way a beer is served impact it's flavor?
added by wax eagle Jan 29 '13 at 16:19
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Why does aging beer affect the quality so much, can it spoil while aging?
added by Grohlier Feb 22 '13 at 14:56
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Why are some beers considered non-vegan? What are they adding to the beer and why?
added by MItch_J Mar 7 '13 at 14:22
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How much of an impact does the water (minerals/quality/distilled) have on a beer?
added by Daniel Hedberg Mar 13 '13 at 21:19
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