The DOs And DON’Ts Of Craft Beer

Craft Beer Do’s and Don’ts – Tips for enjoying your beer.Read: how to enjoy beerDO take more than one sip when trying a new beer. The scent can be enticing and deadly. Flavors can be complex and unclear. The consequences can be confusing and confusing. So take your time. Let things go for a while before you decide if you really like (or dislike) a beer.DO Enjoy your beer at the correct temperature. As we mentioned in the first part of the beer facts, that doesn’t always mean that cold is scientifically better. Why? Well, the feeling of cold inhibits the taste receptors of the tongue, and so by over-chilling your beer, you’re numbing your palate to any nuances of flavor. British Ales, High Weight Barley and Bocks will really open if served just a little chilled. Check out the link above to our Beer Facts blog post for other recommended temperatures.DO Use the correct glassware. Tulip cups, flutes, and imperial pints are all things of great beauty. Learn to enjoy your beer in the right glassware, not only for visual verification it may imply but also to maximize flavor. Yes, the right glassware can enhance the taste of your beer; for example by keeping it cooler or providing more surface area for it to breathe. Read more: how to change the pull up force.DO Pay attention to ABV. The craft beer industry is a wonderfully crazy ride, and with it, some strong beers have been created. Some IPAs and Imperial stouts are double digit, and only a few of them can wipe out your weekend. Play safe, people.DO Drink your beer flight in order. Usually, when trying several craft beers in one sitting, such as on an airplane or sampler, it’s a good idea to start with the lightest and lowest ABV beer, moving on to a heavier and stronger beer. more at the end. This keeps your palette from overwhelming at the start and missing out on the subtle flavors of lighter beers. Try not to turn around – you’ll only mess up your palate.DO tasting notes. Somewhat nerd? Maybe, but it shows that you take your beer seriously. Track likes and dislikes, subtle differences in taste, new names and recommendations can be overwhelming. Better yet, use an online beer rating system like Tap tracker to rate your craft beers and keep a record of your favorite beers.DO NOT Store your beer in a well-lit place. Light is the main agent that causes beer to degrade; a bottle of beer can become more ‘sulfur’ when exposed to sunlight. This is why some companies choose to use brown bottles – they block the most light and protect the beer as much as possible. This is also the reason why safes have no windows. Read more: How to throw eephus pitchDO NOT keep your beer too warm. Try and store your beer at room temperature, and when buying craft beer from the store, try and buy it chilled, even if you don’t intend to drink it right away. Warmth can speed up the rate at which beer loses its freshness.DO NOT Drink on an empty stomach. Rookie error. Eating food before or while drinking beer changes the way the body metabolizes alcohol. In short, it means that instead of feeling intoxicated on your first beer, you’ll be able to further enjoy your beer drinking experience (and maybe order an extra beer or two).DO NOT put on perfume or perfume. Strong-smelling beers can interfere with the aroma of the beer, especially any craft beer that has a lighter smell and taste. Try to keep you (and your surroundings) free of strong odors while tasting beer.DO NOT drinking and driving. Simple.Cheers! by Bottleneck Management.Read more: how to check your fireplace for carbon monoxide