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As any Michigander will tell you, we’ve been doing micro-brews since long before those startups out west. Since the 1800s, beers, ales, and ciders have been the lifeblood of Michigan libation culture, and except for a short break in the 1920s, Michigan breweries have continued our long tradition of innovative, great-tasting beers.
With the possibility of beer tasting very much on the horizon, we think it’s the right time to provide a few insider tricks of the trade on how to get the most out of a beer tasting.
Most breweries will do the hard part of executing a perfect pour for you, but in case you go out on your own, here’s an easy tip to remember. Forget what the snobs say about glassware: a regular tulip glass will do just fine, and if no tulip, a pint glass gets the job done. American beers tend to be fairly high on the carbonation scale (2.2–2.7+ v/v, according to craft beer experts), which means you’ll want to pour down the side of the glass to avoid getting too much of a frothy head on the beer. Foam can be fun, but it gets in the way of the taste. Try to pour your beer so there’s a slight head, but no more.
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33 Camps Rd, Kent, CT 06757
(860) 398-9645
kentfallsbrewing.com
Kent Falls Brewing Company
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1 Wolcott Rd. Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 514-2336
www.shebeenbrewing.com
Shebeen Brewing Company
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1. The Pour Is Important
You thought smelling was just for wine? Think again. Today’s craft beers are incredibly aromatic. Sticking your nose inside the glass and taking a big whiff is exactly the right play. Having trouble? Try warming up the beer a tad by gripping the glass with your hands at the liquid level. If that doesn’t work, cover the lip with your palm and lightly swish the beer around, hold for three seconds, and then inhale.
2. Take a Whiff
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Take the time to consider your brew—the color, the viscosity, and the way it interacts with the light. Then take a small sip. Let the beer hit all the parts of your mouth, lips, teeth, and tongue. Swish it a bit if you’re feeling fancy. Then swallow and notice the aftertaste.
3. Look and Sip
By now you should have a good idea of what your beer is all about. Take one more sniff to confirm what you’ve just tasted, and prime your mouth for the moment you’ve been waiting for: drinking at whatever pace is best for you. We recommend a ravenous gulp. (You deserve it.)
Now that you know how to taste like a pro, get out there and experience the best breweries Michigan has to offer! Please drink responsibly.
4. Sniff and Gulp
Tricks of the Trade
How to Taste Beer Like a Pro
BACK TO HOME
As any Michigander will tell you, we’ve been doing micro-brews since long before those upstarts out west. Since the 1800s, beers, ales, and ciders have been the lifeblood of Michigan libation culture, and except for a short break in the 1920s, Michigan breweries have continued our long tradition of innovative, great-tasting beers.
With the possibility of beer tasting very much on the horizon, we think it’s the right time to provide a few insider tricks of the trade on how to get the most out of a beer tasting.
Most breweries will do the hard part of executing a perfect pour for you, but in case you go out on your own, here’s an easy tip to remember. Forget what the snobs say about glassware: a regular tulip glass will do just fine, and if no tulip, a pint glass gets the job done. American beers tend to be fairly high on the carbonation scale (2.2–2.7+ v/v, according to craft beer experts), which means you’ll want to pour down the side of the glass to avoid getting too much of a frothy head on the beer. Foam can be fun, but it gets in the way of the taste. Try to pour your beer so there’s a slight head, but no more.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Morbi volutpat vel sapien et congue. Ut pretium, felis vitae fermentum consequat, nibh tellus hendrerit massa.
33 Camps Rd, Kent, CT 06757
(860) 398-9645
kentfallsbrewing.com
Kent Falls Brewing Company
LEARN MORE
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Morbi volutpat vel sapien et congue. Ut pretium, felis vitae fermentum consequat, nibh tellus hendrerit massa.
1 Wolcott Rd. Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 514-2336
www.shebeenbrewing.com
Shebeen Brewing Company
LEARN MORE
1. The Pour Is Important
You thought smelling was just for wine? Think again. Today’s craft beers are incredibly aromatic. Sticking your nose inside the glass and taking a big whiff is exactly the right play. Having trouble? Try warming up the beer a tad by gripping the glass with your hands at the liquid level. If that doesn’t work, cover the lip with your palm and lightly swish the beer around, hold for three seconds, and then inhale.
2. Take a Whiff
MAKE RESERVATION
VISIT WEBSITE
Take the time to consider your brew—the color, the viscosity, and the way it interacts with the light. Then take a small sip. Let the beer hit all the parts of your mouth, lips, teeth, and tongue. Swish it a bit if you’re feeling fancy. Then swallow and notice the aftertaste.
3. Look and Sip
By now you should have a good idea of what your beer is all about. Take one more sniff to confirm what you’ve just tasted, and prime your mouth for the moment you’ve been waiting for: drinking at whatever pace is best for you. We recommend a ravenous gulp. (You deserve it.)
Now that you know how to taste like a pro, get out there and experience the best breweries Michigan has to offer! Please drink responsibly.
4. Sniff and Gulp
Tricks of the Trade
How to Taste Beer Like a Pro
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COMMUNITY BOARD, SPRING 2021
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COMMUNITY BOARD, SPRING 2021