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Beer Tastes Different on Different Days

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Ever notice this? Sometimes I like a brew more or less on different days. Not just homebrew, commercial stuff too. And a lot more or less, like I don't like it to I like it fine. So, am I crazy? inter-dimensional? tastebud manic-depressive? Or in good company?
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Just as beer can have an influence over the taste of what you're eating I think just the opposite is true also. And not just what you're eating at the time but what you may have eaten recently. I think your taste buds need some recovery time after you've eaten hot and/or spicy foods. And while recovering the tastes of some foods or beverages made seem different.
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Your in good company...at least with me. I know exactly what you mean, but I've never gone as much as not liked it to liking it. But I also agree with Chuck that what your eating can have a huge influence on how beer, or wine or even Kool Aid tastes.
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I agree completely. A particular beer may taste awesome one day and just ok the next. I have never been able to explain it to myself. I'm sure food does play a role as well.
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I keg, so I know it's not a bottling issue... I chaulked it up to food, and even had thoughts of not clean enough glasses, but they would have to be nasty to chnage flavor that much...
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I'm in that boat, too. Along with food I find the mood I'm in affects my enjoyment of a beer as well.
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Also, humidity and anything happening in the weather will affect how you taste things. Your nose and sinuses will change things too.
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I think you boys are hormonal.
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alb wrote:I think you boys are hormonal.
:lol: :lol:
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John Sand wrote:
alb wrote:I think you boys are hormonal.
:lol: :lol:
Your Auto Correct misspelled "abnormal"... just say'n
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We are definitely abnormal!!
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