Originally Posted by
kipper
One of my Secret Santas sent me beer bread mix as part of my present. I'm going to prepare it today, but I have a dilemma... What beer do I use? I hesitate to use one of my good beers, but I don't really have "cheap" beer! If forced to choose from my good beers, do I select:
- DuClaw's Hellrazer
- DuClaw/Mad Fox Gridlock
- Warsteiner Oktoberfest
I use a beer bread mix every couple months or so. I buy Dassant in bulk off Amazon. I use smaller loaf pans and even mini-loaf/ muffin pans and get to eat it sooner rather than later. The smallest pans take 20 minutes vs. 55-60 for the full size loaf.
You are wasting the mix if you use a crap beer. Believe me, I tried. My most recent success was Founders Red Rye IPA. I didn't enjoy it as beer, but it made wonderful bread. A darker, maltier beer makes better bread. Don't be afraid to use a porter for example. I have used other pale ales with success as well. I am not familiar with your list but wouldn't hesitate to go with the Octoberfest. Based on my response, maybe you'll choose another as you know what to expect.