These Cliche Beer Myths Need To Disappear
NEWS
BY FELICIA LEE
Dark Beer
Many think that dark beer is always heavy and highly alcoholic. However, the family of dark beers is a lot more varied than many casual drinkers imagine.
"A dry Irish stout or a German-style schwarzbier are examples of beers that are nearly black in color but are light in body, low in alcohol," master cicerone Nicole Erny says.
Lagers
Fans of craft breweries may see lager as cheap, watery, and all the same but there is a diverse range of traditional German lagers that vary dramatically in flavor and color.
Glassware
Contrary to popular belief, the different shapes for beer glasses aren't just for show. They're meant to accentuate the distinctive features of different beer varieties.
For instance, goblets help minimize foam and thus enable drinkers to better enjoy highly carbonated beers, while tulip-shaped glasses serve to preserve the head.
Lagers & Tacos
Food lovers will often pair regional dishes and alcohol, but Nicole Erny says that light Mexican lagers "don't really do anything interesting in most taco pairings."
Erny says, "Fruity and strong Belgian ales, German weizens, and beers with roasted components are my favorite places to start when creating dynamic pairings with Mexican food!"
Temperature
While frequent temperature swings can compromise beer quality and hasten staling, they won't technically make it skunky. Skunkiness
occurs due to light exposure.
