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For many, beer is invariably associated with the epithet “cold”. I myself love a misted glass of this drink after a steam room. And let the teeth reduce from him, but it’s a tradition!
And what temperature is considered optimal so as not to cool yourself after the bath, but to feel all the notes of taste and aroma of this foamy drink? For you, I have collected in this article all the most important ..
Does the taste of beer change with temperature?
Ice cold beer is great for refreshing on a summer day. But this is where the advantages of such a drink, perhaps, end. Of course, all sensations are subjective, but the fact that at a temperature of 2 ° C and below the tongue becomes numb from cold and taste buds practically cease to function is a scientifically proven fact.
Cold beer has almost no flavor. Only the bitterness of hops remains in the taste, more complex substances (especially fruit esters) and “maltiness” disappear without a trace.
Important! Excessive heat for the drink is also harmful. At elevated temperatures, aromatic compounds are actively released, “pushing” the taste into the background. The bitterness of the hops almost disappears, the beer seems “flat”. And in general, I practically did not meet those who would like warm beer.
Optimum temperature for foam according to experts
The most suitable temperature, which allows you to fully experience all the taste and aroma of beer, varies markedly depending on its variety. The general rule is that the “simpler” the drink, the more you can cool it.
How to chill a drink
The main requirements for the beer cooling process are uniformity and gradualness. The drink reacts very negatively to sudden changes in temperature. It is better to put the bottles in the refrigerator, and in its absence (for example, in nature) – in a deep container with cold water and / or ice.
I strongly do not recommend putting the beer in the freezer – if you get distracted for a while, it will turn into ice.
Important! After putting the bottles in the refrigerator, do not forget to turn them every 5-7 minutes. This will ensure the required uniformity of cooling.
Do beer glasses need to be chilled?
In good bars, beer in chilled glasses and mugs has not been served for a long time. This is especially true for craft varieties. But if you have a warm drink, such dishes will help to quickly cool it to a perfectly acceptable temperature.
To do this, it is enough to put the glasses in the freezer for 10-15 minutes. The heat of the drink is quickly transferred to the dishes, the resulting “arithmetic mean” is quite acceptable for both hands and taste buds.
It is simply inconvenient to drink very cold beer – the palms freeze very much, and sometimes it is even dangerous for health – you can catch a sore throat. In addition, the taste of such a drink suffers greatly.
Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health. Take care of yourself!
What do you think? Is it worth arranging such “dances with tambourines” around beer, because this is still not wine, but a much more “simple” drink? Or do you appreciate the opportunity to fully experience its taste and aroma and think that for this you can get a little confused with the temperature?