Craft beer is a little bit like wine in that you probably don't know all of the words to describe the beers themselves or the difference between some of the beers, unless brewing is your passion or you took it upon yourself to learn these terms in order to impress someone who described him or herself as a "beer snob" on his or her online dating profile. If you absolutely need to act like you know about craft beer, here are some tips for making the charade as convincing as possible.
1. Avoid Any Questions By Using the Buzzword "Bitter"
First, if you don't know about craft beers, you can usually get out of any questions by using the buzzword "bitter." Because many craft beers have a high alcohol content, they are more likely to be very bitter. If someone asks you what your favorite Indian Pale Ale, or IPA, is, you can avoid the question by simply saying that you don't like any of them because they're too bitter. This allows you to get out of actually having to name one. When anyone asks you about a specific type of craft beer, simply say that you prefer something with a sweeter or more mellow taste.
On the flip side, if you really do hate bitter beers, when choosing a craft beer from the dizzying array a bar might have on top, staying away from IPAs will help increase the chances that you actually enjoy the beer you purchase. If you can't find anything on the list that you can identify, find a beer that is served with a lemon, lime, or orange wedge. This signifies a fruitier beer that is more likely to be less bitter.
2. Choose One Brewery and Learn Pretty Much Everything About It
You can also appear to know about craft beers if you go online and choose a craft beer brewery at random. Try to choose a craft beer that is local to your area in order to truly impress any craft beer snobs. Learn all of the different beers that this brewery creates and memorize each of the terms that are used on the website to describe their various beers. For example, terms like "mellow" or "round" flavor, "heady aftertaste," and "fruity" are great words to use to describe beers that make it seem like you know what you're talking about.
For more information, go to your bar ahead of time and talk to the bartender. The bartender will know about many of the beers that he or she has on tap and will be able to recommend one that you will like, as well as give you some information about that particular beer so that you can talk to your beer snob friends and give a precise reason why you're drinking that beer.
Share9 November 2015
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