The wicked spectrum of Beers

BEAT

I am bored so I thought I would type up this bit of info I am reading here:

Beer: A fermented cereal beverage which traditionally is made from malted barley, hops, water and yeast. Most beer styles are derivatives of ales and lagers. Other ingridients such as wheat, fruit and spices are used for unique styles of beer. Corn and rice are used as adjuncts but primarily as cheaper sources of fermentable sugar.

Ales: Ales are fermented at higher temperatures. Fruity aromas are a common characteristic.

Lagers: Lagers are fermented at lower temperatures and are aged for a longer period of time. Smooth , crisp and fizzy tastes and aromas are characteristic.

Color: color comes from the amount and type of roasted barley used. Caramel, chocolate and black patent are "color" descriptors of roasted barley.

Taste: The tastebuds that concentrate on sweet are located at the frontof the mouth and pick up the malt tastes in the beer. Bitter tastbuds are located in the back which emphasize the hop
characteristics. The aftertaste is also an important factor in beer tasting. The lingering taste should be pleasing, not sour or harsh.

Aroma: Beer should be a savory experience for your senses. Begin enjoying the beer by inhaling deeply. A variety of scents should be detectable based on the beer's ingredients. The aroma of a malted barley is sweet and intensifies with dark beers.Hops impart a pleasant, flowery, bitter aroma that balances the sweet smell of malt. Fruity aromas add to the complexity of ale's bouquet.

Body: As beer rolls across the tongue, the beer can feel watery (light in body) all the way through thick and chewy (full body).

well, there you have it, a crash course in the stuff that you drink so much of, now go and have a pint and enjoy, I imagine you'll need it after reading all of that...

OLDYELLAR

originally posted by BEAT

Body: As beer rolls across the tongue, the beer can feel watery (light in body) all the way through thick and chewy (full body).

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