Montana Beer Drinkers, Have You Tried the New Craze

There is an "all-new" trend that is sweeping the social media scenes and the internet as of late.  Apparently, the crafted goodness of hops and barley needed a makeover of sorts.

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I think I am fairly certain that Homer himself would much more prefer an "ice-cold beer" versus the new "hail ale" trend.  Have you tried throwing ice cubes in that frosty cold one after work?

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Montana Beer Drinkers, Have You Tried the New Craze

Yes, the "all-new" craze is to toss a few ice cubes into whatever frosty mug of goodness you choose to imbibe in.  Whether it involves the mountains of Colorado, the horses of St. Louis, or the local craft beer scene, people are throwing ice into their beer.

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Various videos of people show them tossing cubes into beers claiming that it makes the beer "the most refreshing way to drink one".  But is it really the best way to enjoy a frosty one on the deck during summer?

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Experts Weigh In; My Own Totally Not Scientific Poll Conducted in House

I am by far a beer aficionado, but I think I can agree with the experts that adding ice cubes to your beer isn't a good thing.  I can get behind the "it waters it down" theory and takes the taste away.

In just a quick poll through our studios, it was pretty unanimous that putting ice cubes in your beer is a big Montana no-no.  Not one single person in the building gave a thumbs up for this trend.  Frosty mug filled with beer - absolutely!  Mug with warm beer and ice cubes- not a chance under the blistering sun of Montana!