All About Beer

bitionists and other conservatives have long viewedmenu.
beer as the devil's brew. Beer itself isn't so bad; it'sGlass or Cans?
people that have given it a bad rap. When used in aSome beer drinkers prefer to quaff from a proper
controlled, social setting, beer is nothing more than apint glass, and others downright refuse to drink from
cold, refreshing break time treat.a bottle or can. Drinking from a glass or stein helps to
Rich Historyrelease the aromas of the beer, so the drinker is able
There is evidence that beer has been around almostto appreciate more than just the taste of the brew.
along as history itself. Pre-historic man is said to havePouring beer into a vessel also allows a head to form
created beer before learning that grains could also beon the beer, an important element for many beer
used to produce another dietary staple called "bread".drinkers. Similar to wine and spirits, there are specific
Noah is said to have stocked his ark with beer.glasses available for different types of beer. Many
Ancient Babylonian clay tables revealing recipes forbrewers produce glassware intended for use with
beer date back to 4300 BC.their own brand of beer.
Social AcceptanceTemperature
Clearly, beer has always been in important element inThe ideal beer temperature varies depending on a
social gatherings. It's a staple at sport arenas, cardnumber of factors. More experienced beer drinkers
games and dart matches. Problems can arise,will tell you that a warmer temperature enhances the
however, when beer drinkers indulge privately orflavour, while colder temperatures inhibit the senses
believe they can drink away their troubles. Of course,of the tongue and throat. Subtle nuances are
binge drinking or drinking in excess also brews trouble.weakened, and the main flavour is downright
Worldwide Acclaimdestroyed by low temperatures. On the other hand,
Beer is consumed all over the world. North America,those who work hard and play hard expect an
South America, Asia and Europe all have rich beerice-cold beer, served in a frosty mug. Irish beer
histories. Breweries can be found in Mongolia, manydrinkers insist that a pint of Irish Guinness is best
African countries, and Middle East countries includingserved at room temperature.
Iraq and Syria. Virtually anywhere a thirsty travelerPouring
stops to rest, a cold pint can easily be found. ManyThe way beer is poured has influence over the
beers of the world are imported and readily availablepresentation of beer. The flow rate from the tap,
to North American beer drinkers looking to exploreposition of the pour and the tilting of the glass all
new flavours.affect the outcome. How the beer is poured
Rating Systemsdetermines the size and longevity of the head, and
Some avid beer drinkers actually rate the beers theythe turbulence of the pour affects how the
consume, tally the scores and post their commentscarbonization is released. More heavily carbonated
on Internet websites to determine the world's mostbeers, such as German pilsners, need time to settle
popular brews. Beer drinkers in America canbefore they're served. Many barkeeps will serve the
correspond online with their Russian counterparts andbeer with remaining yeast at the bottom of the glass
swap bottles of beer through the mail. Others drink ato add extra color and flavor.
variety of beers to keep and collect the bottles andServed warm or cold, from a bottle or glass, beer is
caps. Pubs sometimes host beer clubs, awardingan important part of society from Montana to
plaques or personalized steins to those who haveMongolia. And sometimes, even those so-called little
purchased and quaffed every brand of beer on theold ladies will gather to enjoy a pint with their mates.