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Microbrews and Beer Culture
Many people tend to categorize "beer drinkers" as certain types of people. They are loud, obnoxious, and just want to "pop a top" and down "just one more". However, many who enjoy drinking beer have as many things to consider as wine drinkers or those who appreciate a good cigar! Since beer is appreciated around the world, beer drinkers often tend to be more cosmopolitan than Larry the Cable Guy. Social context
There are several breweries in the Middle East countries as well, such as Iraq and Syria. There are also breweries in African countries and other remote countries such as Mongolia as well. Glassware serving Getting an appropriate beer glass is considered desirable by some drinkers. There are some drinkers of beer (like me) who may prefer to drink a cold microbrew directly out of the bottle or can, while others may choose to pour their beer into a glass. Drinking from a bottle picks up aromas by the nose, so if a drinker wishes to appreciate the aroma of a beer, the beer is first poured into a mug, glass, or stein. Similar to wine, there are several specialized styles of glasses for some types of beer, with some breweries even producing glassware intended for their own styles of beer. Temperature The conditions for serving beer have a big influence on a drinker's experiences. An important factor when drinking is the temperature - as colder temperatures will start to inhibit the chemical senses of the tongue and throat, which will narrow down the flavor profile of beer, allow certain lagers to release their crispness. Residents of some countries prefer beer at temperatures that are considered crazy by beer drinkers from other lands. Just for example, when I was in Germany in the 1960's beer ("bier" in German) was often served at room temperature, much to the dismay of many American GI's. So, what's the best temperature to serve your favorite microbrew? Well, you can try the brewer's recommendation. After all, it's based on their knowledge of the product and the prevailing tastes of their clientele. However, in the end, the best temperature is the one that YOU like best! Pouring a beer The process of pouring will have an influence on the presentation of beer. The flow rate from the tap, titling of the glass, and position of the pour into the glass will all affect the outcome, such as the size and longevity of the head and the turbulence of the bar as it begins to release the carbonation. The more heavily carbonated beers such as German pilseners will need settling time before they are served, although many of them are served with the addition of the remaining yeast at the bottom to add extra color and flavor. Beer rating The rating assigned to a beer is at best a somewhat subjective valuation that combines the enjoyment of drinking beer with the hobby of collecting it. Those that drink beer sometimes tend to record their scores and comments on various Internet websites. This is a worldwide activity, as people in the United States will swap bottles of beer with those living in New Zealand and Russia. The scores may then be tallied together to create lists of the most popular beers in each country as well as those throughout the world. Want more information about beer culture? Click for more information on beer cultureBeer Culture News Headlines:MillerCoors signs ten-year sponsorship extension with Milwaukee BucksBeer Culture Selected Web Resources:beerbrewingmadeeasy.comMore Resources:Home BrewingThe Country and London Brewer, 1736 Cooking, Food and Wine |
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