How to taste beer

STYLES OF BEER ARE BASED AROUND SIMILAR FLAVOURS. KNOWING WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR BEFORE YOU TUCK IN LETS YOUR TASTE BUDS LOOK OUT FOR THE MORE SUBTLE BITS.

All great beers taste of malt and hops to a varying degree. And on top of that:

• A good ale has a little fruitiness

• A good lager or Pilsner tastes clean and malty

• A good stout or porter gives you chocolate and coffee tastes

• A good wheat beer is tart and refreshing