Beer Tips 1 - Drink responsibly when you are enjoying a drink. Don't drink if you are under the age of 21, and most importantly don't drive if you drink.

Beer Tips 2 - There are a large variety of different beer styles. These styles are determined its overall character and its origin. Some styles include American Ales, American Lagers, German Lagers, Belgian / French Ales, English Ales, and Irish Ales.

Beer Tips 3 - An "Ale" beer is one that uses yeast that ferments at the "top" of the fermentation vessel. These beers have a quicker fermentation period then the lager beers.

Beer Tips 4 - There are some beers that will begin to taste better with age, much like wine. Some of these beers include old ales, barleywines, Belgian strong ales, and vintage beers. They should be stored upright in a cool dark place, such as a cellar.

Beer Tips 5 - A "Lager" beer is one that uses bottom fermenting yeast that works slowly. Meaning these beers have a quicker fermentation period then the ale beers.

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Beer Tips 6 - Do a search of your surrounding area for local breweries. The internet is a great place to start looking. Also, ask the bartender the next time you are in your favorite bar if they know of any local breweries that you can buy drinks from. Not only will you find you may like the local beer as much as the imported drinks, but you will be supporting the local economy!

Beer Tips 7 - Take the time to learn some of the terminology when it comes to drinking beer. If you hear a term mentioned you've never heard before, ask what it means, or jot it down to look it up later. Knowing this terminology will help you out when you go to a bar or pub to order something. It will help you know what you like and don't like about certain beers.

Beer Tips 8 - Having the right beer with the right food is just as complicated as picking the right wine to go with the meal. Ultimately it comes down to personal taste, but there are many different books available filled with suggestions for pairings.

Beer Tips 9 - Cooking with beer is a great way to enjoy the added flavor beer can give to some foods. Beer is very often used while grilling. A quick Google search will result in hundreds of recipes that use beer.

Beer Tips 10 - What is Hops? It's a portion of a flowering plant (Humulus Lupulus) that is use in the fermentation of beer to alter its flavoring and to stabilize the beer. It helps to prevent spoilage, with head retention, and to clear beer.

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