“Beer” is an alcoholic beverage made by the fermentation of grain, just as wine is any alcoholic beverage made by the fermentation of fruit. In the vast majority of the world’s beers, the grain base is barley.
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Lager
Typically entry point for beer drinkers due to its lightness, low bitterness and smooth overall profile.Usually crisp and dry and go well with salads, crispy food, sushi, bread
Ales
ABV 4% - 5.5%. This easy drinking ale is a summer favourite, thanks to its light malt sweetness and trace of hops, which add aroma. Pale colour and a clear body. They tend to be crisp and dry, with few traces of bitterness, rather than hop-heavy or dank. Very delicate biscuity, malty sweetness with high carbonation.
Wheat
ABV 4.5% - 5.5% , Light to cloudy in appearance. An easy-drinking, light style of beer, wheat beers are known for a soft, smooth flavour and a hazy body. Wheat beers tend to taste like spices or citrus, with the hefeweizen or unfiltered wheat beer being one of the more common styles. These beer typically have a smooth head
Sour Ale
An ancient style of beer that's taken off in popularity in recent years, sour ales are crafted from wild yeasts, much like sourdough bread. These beers are known for a tart tang that pairs well with tropical fruit and spices. Within sour beers, you'll find lambics, which are Belgian sour beers mixed with fruit, goxses, a German sour beer made with coriander and sea salt, and Flanders, a Belgian sour beer fermented in wood tanks
Porter
ABV - 4% - 10%. Ranging from light brown to dark brown. A type of ale, porter beers are known for their dark black colour and roasted malt aroma and notes. Porters may be fruity or dry in flavour, which is determined by the variety of roasted malt used in the brewing process.Best enjoyed with earthy or decadent food like chocolate cakes or grills.
Stout
ABV 4% - 13% depending on region or subtypes. Like porters, stouts are dark, roasted ales. Stouts taste less sweet than porters and often feature a bitter coffee taste, which comes from unmalted roasted barley that is added to the wort. They are characterized by a thick, creamy head. Ireland's Guinness may be one of the world's best-known stouts. Enjoyed best with BBQ, Pies and chocolates.
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Pair Beer like a pro
Ale
Pair with Burgers,buffalo wings, Asian food, Mexican food, spicy food, nutty food, fried food, pizza, steaks, Cheddar, Parmesan, or Romano cheeses.
Bock Beer
Pair with Gruyère, Emmental, and Swiss cheeses, Cajun food, jerk chicken, beef, sausage, seared foods.
Fruit Beer
Pair with Mascarpone cheese, light white meat, foods driven by herbs and spices, duck and pork dishes with sweet components (avoid very tart lambics), pickled dishes (great with tart lambics), salads with fruity dressings, fruity desserts.
Lager Beer
Pair with Shellfish, light seafood, sushi, crispy dishes, grilled pork and chicken, not-too-heavy pasta dishes (without cream or meat sauces), Southeast Asian food, Latin food, Mexican food, spicy food.
Pilsner Beer
Pair with American cheese, Muenster, Havarti, and Monterey Jack cheeses, salads, light seafood, salmon, tuna, trout, asparagus, Asian food, Mexican food, spicy food.
Pair with Roasted foods, smoked foods, barbecued/grilled foods, salty foods, oysters, rich stews, braised dishes, chocolate, desserts (ideally the beer is sweeter than the dish).
Wheat Beer
Pair with Light soups and salads, vegetarian dishes, sushi, Gruyère cheese and Feta/goat cheese, sweet and fruity Asian dishes, citrus-flavored dishes, including dessert and salad dressings.
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Know the rules of beer storage
quick education on the storage for beers
Kegs
he clock starts on kegs as soon as they get filled and sealed. Even an untapped keg is best to use sooner rather than later, so first-in, first-out is a good rule of thumb if you plan to store multiple kegs. Make sure to keep kegs in a cool, dry space and away from other foods. It's essential to avoid freezing the kegs, since freezing the beer will likely alter its taste. Avoid moving them around too much, because that can increase the amount of foam that will spurt out when you tap the keg.
Bottles and cans
Store packaged beer in a cool, dry place that isn't freezing. For optimal shelf life of bottled beer, store beer at a temperature between 45 and 55 degrees Fahrenheit and, if it's a bottle, make sure it's upright. You can prolong the shelf life of beer in cans and bottles if you keep them just above room temperature and just below freezing, but if there's no way to establish that, storing unopened cans and bottles in the fridge or at room temperature is acceptable.
Growlers
Keeping growlers upright and in cool, dark spaces is, once again, the best way to go. The airtight lid will ensure the beer remains fresh for several days, and can remain fresh even longer if the bar that filled the growler did so with carbon dioxide. Once opened, the beer will stay fresh for up to 36 hours.
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Know the General Serving Temperature Rules
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All beers should be served between 38-55° F
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Lagers are served colder than ales
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Stronger beers are served warmer than weaker beers
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Darker beers are served warmer than lighter beers
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Macro lagers are served as cold as the Rockies
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Serve beers a few degrees colder than the target temperature, to accommodate for warming from the glass and the drinker’s hands
