On Beer

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Interesting questions Casey. I've wondered the same thing myself. I know when I was in England years ago that it was rare to get ice in your soda (not a beer drinker at the time).

[BoldHighlander]

Great question Casey. I too will be interested in how our friends across the pond answer.
As for myself, if drinking a stout/porter I allow it to warm up a wee bit, as I find that more flavors present themselves than when its chilled.

p.s. I'm enjoying a nice thick Russian Imperial Stout as I type this int:
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[Steve53]

I spent two years in the early 70s in the UK while in the Air Force.

Beers there (and then) were generally served at "cellar" temperature, about 55-58 degree F. This was usually attained without refrigeration. Most Americans at the time considered this "warm," though certainly not room temperature.

It's my understanding that things are generally served colder now... I even hear that Budweiser sells well in London.

Steve