Greg's involvement in the Great Decoction Experiment

Greg's involvement in the

Tasting reports

This beer was tasted on two separate occasions at Grumpy's Brewhaus. Some of the names have been written down as stylized initials, and I may be wrong about one or two of them, for all the difference that makes. It's worth noting Andrew and Thomas (aka “Grumpy one” and “Grumpy too”).

Grog

Tasting: 21 January 2005

These are my own comments.

Which beer seemed to you to be “maltier?”
A
Which beer seemed to you to have more body?
A.
Which beer seemed to you to be sweeter?
A
Which beer seemed to you to have better head retention and formation?
A.
Which beer seemed to you to better fit the BJCP guidelines for this style?
(not answered). (note: there are no BJCP guidelines for this style, so the question is irrelevant).
Which beer do you think was decocted?
No preference (since I brewed the beer, I knew that it was B).
Which beer did do you prefer, regardless of other choices?
A.

I didn't fill out the detailed comparison. Other comments:

A slightly darker than B.
B has more hop flavour, but is thinner overall.

Kai

Tasting: 21 January 2005

Which beer seemed to you to be “maltier?”
B
Which beer seemed to you to have more body?
A.
Which beer seemed to you to be sweeter?
No preference.
Which beer seemed to you to have better head retention and formation?
A. Carbonation levels seemed different.
Which beer seemed to you to better fit the BJCP guidelines for this style?
No idea. (note: there are no BJCP guidelines for this style, so the question is irrelevant).
Which beer do you think was decocted?
B
Which beer did do you prefer, regardless of other choices?
B.

Beer A

Aroma:
Fruity, lifesaver-esque aroma, light and lollylike.
Flavour
Slightly more bitter, seemed to be.
Body
Seemed more
General Comments
(none)

Beer B

Aroma:
Fruit aroma still there, lifesaver smell absent.
Flavour
More “rounded”
Body
Seemed less, but carbonation and head (lack of) may have confused me.
General Comments
(none)

Unknown taster

Tasting: 21 January 2005

Which beer seemed to you to be “maltier?”
No preference.
Which beer seemed to you to have more body?
A. Thicker mouthfeel/tongue.
Which beer seemed to you to be sweeter?
A.
Which beer seemed to you to have better head retention and formation?
No preference. Appear similar. A may be creamier, tighter bead.
Which beer seemed to you to better fit the BJCP guidelines for this style?
No preference. (note: there are no BJCP guidelines for this style, so the question is irrelevant).
Which beer do you think was decocted?
B.
Which beer did do you prefer, regardless of other choices?
B. It's hot outside.

This taster did not leave any further comments.

Thomas

Tasting: 20 May 2005.

Which beer seemed to you to be “maltier?”
B
Which beer seemed to you to have more body?
B
Which beer seemed to you to be sweeter?
B
Which beer seemed to you to have better head retention and formation?
No preference
Which beer seemed to you to better fit the BJCP guidelines for this style?
(not answered) (note: there are no BJCP guidelines for this style, so the question is irrelevant).
Which beer do you think was decocted?
B
Which beer did do you prefer, regardless of other choices?
B

Look at the clarity and the head of the beers it creamy, thick, thin? Smell each sample. Tast the beerhat is the first flavour, the middle and finally the last flavour you taste? Is there a long or a short finish? Is it a thin beer or a thick and chewy beer?

Beer A

Aroma:
Fruity esters.
Flavour
Pleasant but not "exciting"
Body
Similar to beer "B".
General Comments
Well made with a clean aftertaste. Subtle maltiness.

Beer B

Aroma:
Fruity esters.
Flavour
Slightly richer than beer "A"
Body
Similar to beer "B". Yes, this isn't a transcription error. This is beer B, of course, but that's what he wrote.
General Comments
Well made, clean aftertaste. Low but adequate maltiness.

Andrew

Tasting: 20 May 2005.

Which beer seemed to you to be “maltier?”
No preference
Which beer seemed to you to have more body?
A
Which beer seemed to you to be sweeter?
B
Which beer seemed to you to have better head retention and formation?
No preference
Which beer seemed to you to better fit the BJCP guidelines for this style?
A (note: there are no BJCP guidelines for this style, so the question is irrelevant). And yes, we got a preference anyway :-)
Which beer do you think was decocted?
A
Which beer did do you prefer, regardless of other choices?
A

Beer A

Aroma:
Fruity.
Flavour
Bitter, hoppy, not much malt
Body
Good
General Comments
Good balance, easy drinking.

Beer B

Aroma:
Fruity.
Flavour
Same as 41
Body
Slightly “thinner” than 41.
General Comments
Not a bad beer, but I prefer 41.

BMC

Tasting: 20 May 2005.

Which beer seemed to you to be “maltier?”
No preference
Which beer seemed to you to have more body?
No preference
Which beer seemed to you to be sweeter?
No preference
Which beer seemed to you to have better head retention and formation?
A (41)
Which beer seemed to you to better fit the BJCP guidelines for this style?
No preference. (note: there are no BJCP guidelines for this style, so the question is irrelevant).
Which beer do you think was decocted?
No preference.
Which beer did do you prefer, regardless of other choices?
No preference.

Beer A

Aroma:
Good aroma of hoppiness. This sample was more highly carbonated, which contributed to it.
Flavour
Good malt and hop balance
Body
Good
General Comments
A well-balanced beer.

Beer B

Aroma:
Some very subtle hop aroma, with a touch of malt.
Flavour
Balanced but slightly towards hoppiness.
Body
Good
General Comments
A nice beer, possibly a little high in bitterness..

Kai

Tasting: 20 May 2005 (assumed, not stated)

Which beer seemed to you to be “maltier?”
B
Which beer seemed to you to have more body?
B
Which beer seemed to you to be sweeter?
No preference
Which beer seemed to you to have better head retention and formation?
A (41)
Which beer seemed to you to better fit the BJCP guidelines for this style?
No preference. (note: there are no BJCP guidelines for this style, so the question is irrelevant).
Which beer do you think was decocted?
B
Which beer did do you prefer, regardless of other choices?
No preference.

Beer A

Aroma:
Low, difficult to describe, low fruit.
Flavour
Sweet, low malt, smooth bitterness.
Body
Low-mid.
General Comments
Easy drinking. Overcarbonated, head too active.

Beer B

Aroma:
Same as A
Flavour
Same as A
Body
Low-mid, thicker than 41.
General Comments
Easy drinking. Overcarbonated, head too active.

Chris

Tasting: 20 May 2005.

Which beer seemed to you to be “maltier?”
A
Which beer seemed to you to have more body?
A
Which beer seemed to you to be sweeter?
A
Which beer seemed to you to have better head retention and formation?
A
Which beer seemed to you to better fit the BJCP guidelines for this style?
No preference. (note: there are no BJCP guidelines for this style, so the question is irrelevant).
Which beer do you think was decocted?
No preference.
Which beer did do you prefer, regardless of other choices?
A

Beer A

Aroma:
Slight hop.
Flavour
Pleasant, fruity (not excessive).
Body
Clear dry.
General Comments
Enjoyable beer.

Beer B

Aroma:
Malty.
Flavour
Slightly fizzy on tongue.
Body
Cloudy (got dregs).
General Comments
Left a metallic taste.

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