(bier is German for beer)
My future beer fridge!
Over the last three years, I've developed a certain fondness for beer. It started slowly, but was then exponentially catalyzed by my working at a brewing company, which also happened to be the longest job I've ever kept.
Some people say that beer is a man's drink. I know that's a stereotype, but I don't understand it. Beer is actually my alcoholic beverage of choice.
A lot of people, especially women, say they don't like beer. I don't understand that either. How can you say you don't like something that has so many brands, brews and flavors? If you haven't tried all beer, you can't say you don't like it (in my opinion). Here's a chart I found that may help explain the conglomerate that is beer:
The words in the chart are kind of small so here are the main points:
Ales
This is an ancient beer preferred by quite a lot of people. This beer is brewed using the top fermenting yeast. It has a sweet and fruity taste. As all the sugars are not converted in to alcohol it is also not very strong. Ales are a perfect drink to have with grilled steak or even the Nachos.
Lagers
Bottom fermented and aged for a longer period of time. This type of beer with a crisp taste and carbonation is the best drink to offer at a party where spicy food, Mexican or Indian food is served. It tastes well even with a pizza. The color of the lager depends on the environment in which it is brewed.
Porters
This is a malty, delicious and strong type of beer that originated in England. Porter is a dark beer with a roasted, bittersweer taste.A lighter bodied companion to stout. This is usually served with meat foods such as beef, lamb, chicken and pork.
Stouts
This beer originated in Ireland – it is dark in color (extra dark, almost black) with a coffee flavor. There are other varieties of stouts with sweet, milk, bitter and oatmeal flavor. Top-fermented brew. Full flavored, hearty, roasted malt and bitter. Most of people prefer to drink it on its own as its strong flavor makes it hard to eat anything after having it.
Pilsner
This is a clear,bottom fermented, golden colored sparkling beer, bottom fermented. This hop flavored beer is stronger than lager. Pilsner is a light beer and can be served with almost every type of food.
Bock
The first beer that is drawn in the spring from the vats. Strong in flavor and dark in color
Hefeweizen
German for "yeast-wheat". Rich, smooth and refreshing.
Lambic
A fruit fermented style of wheat beer unique to Belgium.
Micro-Brewed or Crafted Beers
Produced in small batches in order to preserve the unique flavor and quality.
Top Fermenting? Bottom Fermenting?
Ales generally use top fermenting yeast. This means that the yeast floats on the surface for the first few days and then settles on the bottom. Lagers use bottom fermenting yeast, which does not float to the surface before settling.
Specific Beer Glassware? Apparently!
There's tons more info out there but, I just drink the stuff!
There is an entire culture associated with beer drinking. I am, by no means, a beer enthusiast. And this blog post merely scratches the surface of what a cool substance beer really is.
If you would like more info, here's a cool website I found: craftbeer.com
Cool German beer I've tried. Brought it back for my friends Ryan and Maliki. We decided that this is a MUST drink ice cold situation. It's very heavy, kind of taste like soup.
Caution:Will get you where you want to go. Lol.
I wont say that I have a favorite beer but when I do want to treat myself I go with Peroni. It has a clean, crisp, champagne beer-esque flavor. #1 Italian imported beer.
Delicious.
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