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Using your T-shirt to judge craft beer

Submitted by fibers on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 4:47pm

If you're a craft beer fan you probably know it is currently Craft Beer week. You've probably also longed for a t-shirt to help you adequately judge the density of craft beers, well the wait is over. Here are Fibers.com we're constantly brainstorming ways to innovate the beer tasting experience, usually just by drinking beer; but this time I think we've hit a breakthrough. I introduce to you the Beer Color Guide t-shirt!

Now when you're out tasting beers you can refer to your shirt to check the density. The colors represent SRM from 1 (being the lightest) to 40 being the darkest. According to the Beer Judge Certification Program, "In a laboratory SRM (Standard Reference Method) is determined by measuring the diminution in the intensity of a beam of blue light (430 nm) as it passes through 1 cm of beer. SRM is the logarithm of the light loss (absorption) multiplied by 12.7." Ooooo, science!

Here's how to use your Beer Color Guide T-shirt:

  • Use a glass or hard plastic cup with a path or 5 cm, if you can't find such a chalice pour beer 5 cm deep and look at it from the top down (we're going for how much light passes through 5 cm of beer)
  • Hold against a white background, if you order your custom Beer Color Guide T-shirt in white you can use the margins of the t-shirt as your background
  • Look at the beer and hold near your shirt, looking for a match. The colors aren't numbered on the shirt, but if you start with one and know that the top row is 1-10, second row is 11-20, you can figure it out pretty easily. You probably won't find an exact match, so go for the closest lightness/darkness instead of hue.

Or, you can just enjoy a beautiful craft beer t-shirt design and drink a beer because it tastes good and the t-shirt is comfy and stylish. If you need more help assessing your libation check out the Beer Judge Certification Program's website, all members get a free BJCP color guide.

Looking for more custom beer t-shirts to celebrate Craft Beer week in? Browse our selection and customize your own t-shirt for a unique and personal flavor, just like your own batch of homebrew.

 

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Anchor Steam

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:26pm
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Product - Anchor Steam Beer
Brewed By: 
Anchor
Self-Defined Style: 
Steam Beer
Strength (ABV): 
4.9% ABV

San Francisco's famous Anchor Steam®, the classic of American brewing tradition since 1896, is virtually handmade, with an exceptional respect for the ancient art of brewing. The deep amber color, thick creamy head, and rich flavor all testify to our traditional brewing methods. Anchor Steam is unique, for our brewing process has evolved over many decades and is like no other in the world.

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Arcadia Angler's Ale

Submitted by Jim Javenkoski on Tue, 09/29/2009 - 10:31am
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Product - Arcadia Angler's Ale
Brewed By: 
Arcadia Ales
Self-Defined Style: 
English-style Pale Ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.4% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
34 IBU

Our original flagship ale! First brewed in 1996, Angler’s Ale is a strikingly authentic English-style Pale Ale. Medium-bodied and easy-drinking, this clean, crisp ale boasts well-balanced flavors of caramel, toffee, and toasted malt, with just the right amount of bitterness. A delicate herbal hop finish is provided by Goldings whole leaf hops.

Truly a study in balance, Angler’s Ale is clean enough to be a perfect thirst-quencher on a hot day, yet complex enough to pair with a wide array of intensely flavored foods.

Best With: 
Buffalo Burger, Pizza, Club Sandwiches, Fried Chicken, Aged Sharp Cheddar, Roast Beef with Vidalia Onions.
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Anheuser Busch World Select

Submitted by Thomas.Ortega on Thu, 08/19/2010 - 3:13pm
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Product - Anheuser Busch World Select
Brewed By: 
Budweiser Family
Self-Defined Style: 
Pale Lager
Strength (ABV): 
5.0% ABV

We challenged our top brewmasters representing 10 countries around the globe to collaborate and create something extraordinary. The result is Anheuser, a world-class beer brewed fresh in America. Enjoy!

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Avery Joe’s Premium American Pilsner

Submitted by hallertau17 on Fri, 02/04/2011 - 8:07pm
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Brewed By: 
Avery
Self-Defined Style: 
Pilsner
Strength (ABV): 
4.7% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
42 IBU

Experience a contemporary rendition of a classic style. Hopped with purpose, Joe’s is beautifully bitter and dry with an abundance of floral, noble German hops.

Best With: 
The hersbrucker hops in Joe’s Pilsner are a cleansing counterpoint to mild, creamy cheeses like havarti or herb covered chevre.
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Sierra Nevada Anniversary Ale

Submitted by eric.mckay on Mon, 08/24/2009 - 9:37am
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Product - Sierra Nevada Anniversary Ale
Brewed By: 
Sierra Nevada
Self-Defined Style: 
American IPA
Strength (ABV): 
5.9% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
46 IBU

Anniversaries are important. They are benchmarks to help us gauge where we stand, and more importantly, they help us to see where we have come from. Each fall, we like to celebrate our anniversary by releasing a very special beer. A beer that represents our past while looking forward to our future. For the past 28 years, we at Sierra Nevada have had a commitment to using the finest raw ingredients, and the freshest, most flavorful hops in all of our award winning ales and lagers. Our Anniversary Ale is no exception.

Best With: 
This IPA style ale pairs well with assertive aged cheeses such as Pedrozzo Dairy's Northern Gold or Aged Farmstead Cheddar from New York. Anniversary Ale is the perfect match for the spicy dishes from Southeast Asia and India. The richness of our own west coast wild salmon is also a fine balance. The orange and barley candy notes of Anniversary Ale accent fine bittersweet chocolates for the perfect dessert.
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Smuttynose Imperial Stout

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:21pm
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Product - Smuttynose Imperial Stout
Brewed By: 
Smuttynose
Self-Defined Style: 
Imperial Stout
Strength (ABV): 
10.0% ABV

Originally brewed in the early 19th century for export from Britain to the imperial court of Russia's Catherine the Great, imperial stouts are characterized by their dark color, full body and high alcoholic content. This style features a rich, malty sweetness coupled with aggressive hopping (especially in American interpretations). Notes of dried fruit as well as roasted malt flavors are typically present.

Best With: 
Hot molten chocolate mud cake is the ideal pairing for this beer, however it works beautifully on its own as a digestif.
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Zatec Bright Lager

Submitted by craigh on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:29pm
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Product - Zatec Lager
Brewed By: 
Zatec
Self-Defined Style: 
Bright Lager
Strength (ABV): 
5.0% ABV

Medium-bodied; natural, soft conditioning; hedonistic fresh herbal aroma; a flavor that is the best of fresh-baked bread, fields of grain, and spice, with a solid malt middle. Clean, sparkling, and quintessentially thirst-quenching.

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Perfect with traditional Czech dishes like roast pork with dumplings & cabbage or breaded, fried cheese. The crisp effervescence of Žatec makes it a great match with lobster, monkfish or even a strong-flavored oily fish like mackerel; it can also cool the heat of spicy Asian cuisine. Serve in a stemmed Zatec goblet or fluted pils glass at 42-45 deg. F.
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