5 beer claims that are not true
-
Loading... - Alban Dupont
- 18 Jul 2022
- 102 Views
- 0 Like
- 0 Comment
Beer is one of the preferred alcoholic beverages for occasions that deserve to be celebrated. The popular ancient drink is surrounded by some claims and myths that lack scientific support.
Myth 1. Beer should always be served ice cold
Beer should be served around 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold beer numbs the palate. You don't really taste the beer as your taste buds lose the flavor of the drink.
Myth 2. Bottled beer is better than canned
Many people tend to think that glass bottles hold better beer than can. However, it can better preserve the quality of the beverage since beer is extremely sensitive to light. Hop compounds are photosensitive.
“Cans provide the best protection against oxygen and light. A can design has minimal space between the lid and the beer, which helps reduce the amount of oxygen inside,” shares Bison brew.
Myth 3. Dark beers are stronger than light beers.
The fact that a beer is dark does not necessarily mean that it will have more alcohol. The color of the beer is related to the roast of the malt used. “Darker roasts produce light brown and black colors and chocolate and coffee flavors…Heavier roasts produce black color and burnt flavors,” explains Caft Beer.
Myth 4. Beer will give you a beer belly, but other alcoholic beverages won't.
There is a claim that high beer consumption can promote the development of a "beer belly", and this is very likely, but the increase in belly can be caused by drinking too much of any alcoholic beverage. It is not only due to calorie intake, but also to the way in which alcohol is metabolized. Read More...
