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Beer Guide |
DO NOT OVERCHILL BEER. Ever put beer in the freezer to
chill? Did you know that over chilling beer makes it look cloudy,
suppresses the head, and interferes with flavor! The 45 degree (F)
range is just right. Stout and ale are best at 55 degree (F) due to
more complex flavoring. Store bottles in a cool dry place away from
sunlight. If a can or bottle of beer has no fizz, it may be
spoiled. Finally, never wash a beer glass or beer mug in soap and
water, it destroys the head on the beer. Instead, use a solution of
salt or soda and air dry.
Drinking brew is no longer restricted to house parties and weekend
football games. Imported beer has skyrocketed in popularity, along
with light beer and the "dry" varieties, beer has taken on a new
image of quality. Different beers are available to suit all
occasions, tastes and moods. And believe it or not, an average
bottle contains an average of 150 calories, and light beers have
even less.
Beer is made by cooking and fermenting grain, including malt,
barley, rice, corn and others. It is then flavored with hops, which
give it its bitter flavor. Brewing process varies from beer to beer
depending on what ingredients are used, and on fermenting techniques
and temperatures.
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ALE |
A brew
made with top-fermenting yeast; has a distinctive
fruitiness; sharper and stronger than lager.
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BEER |
Includes all beer, lager, porter and stout.
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BITTER |
A
well-hopped ale, usually on draft; typically acidic, with a
color that varies from bronze to deep copper.
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BOCK |
The
German term for a strong beer.
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COLD FILTERED |
Beer
that is not pasteurized like other bottled and canned beers,
giving it the fresh taste of draft beer.
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DARK BEER |
Usually refers to a dark brew of the Munich type; heavier,
deeper flavor.
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DRY BEER |
Cold
filtered and dry brewed for a beer that leaves no
aftertaste.
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LAGER |
Any
beer made by bottom fermentation; in Britain, typically
golden; in continental Europe, can be dark; in Germany and
the Netherlands, indicates everyday beer.
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NON-
ALCOHOLIC |
A
breed of beers that have no alcohol in them, sometimes
called "Near Beer".
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PILSNER |
A
golden colored, dry, bottom-fermenting beer; flowery aroma,
dry finish.
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SAKE |
Although often considered a wine, sake is actually a beer,
since it is refermented rice brew; has a high alcohol
content.
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PORTER |
An ale
with a rich, heavy foam; sweeter than standard ale.
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STEAM BEER |
A term
coined by the San Francisco company that produces Anchor
Steam; has elements of both ale and lager.
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STOUT |
Extra-dark, top-fermenting brew; can sometimes be sweetish
and has a very strong taste.
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Do you prefer light-bodied, light-tasting, low
calorie beer, or the fuller-tasting brew? Does the familiar
taste of Budweiser or Miller do it for you, or does a more exotic
Mexican style such as Corona or Sol, or a heavy, rich Irish style
like Guinness Stout satisfy your cravings? Wherever your
tastes take you, exploring the options can be lots of fun. But
remember, no matter how good the beer taste, if you drink it to
enjoy the taste, or to get drunk, NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE.
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