Draft Beer – How to Enjoy a Great Glass
In order to fully enjoy draft beer, one should know how to properly drink a glass. Following the guidelines below to get the most out of your draft beer.
In order to fully appreciate a glass of draft beer, first start by simply admiring the glass itself. Use your eyes to examine the clarity, the foam, and most importantly, the color of the draft. Tap beers often have colors that are distinctive, subtle, and complex.
A gentle swirl helps release the aromatic compounds and taste components in the beer. This swirling effect is most effective on tap beer.
After a gentle swirl, take a quick sniff of the beer and you will notice the abundance of aroma is emitted from your draft. Make sure you are taking small quick sniffs because long sniffs will only saturate your smell receptors. Let the smell sink in.
Now you can finally take a sip on your draft beer. Let the liquid rest on the tongue. Notice all the different flavors and sensations your tongue feels. Sweet flavors are more obvious at the tip. Acidic will be noticed on the back sides, and bitterness at the back. Make sure the liquid is sensed at the back of your tongue.
After taking your very first sip, try to get some aroma into your nasal cavity the second time around. The way to do this is to hold a small amount of liquid at bottom of your mouth, then place the tip of your tongue behind your two front teeth, and draw air in through your mouth. This will push the aroma up through your nasal cavity and towards your smell receptors. This technique is very similar to the way wine drinkers appreciate their wines. Draft beer drinkers who practice this technique will be able to get the most out of drinking their beers.
Repeat these steps until you have finished your draft beer. This guideline is ideal for beer drinkers who are taste testing a beer sampler. Please keep in mind though, that five or six beers can confuse the palate. When tasting a beer sampler, choose one that is has less than five different types of beers. Always start with the least intense beer and move your way up. Clear your palate by eating plain bread or crackers or by drinking still water.
Bottoms up!
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Author: David Hu
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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