Hey, did you know that since as early as 4,000 BCE during the time of the Sumerians; that beer has been a popular beverage among people? Regardless of your social status, beer has been used for celebrations of success, birthdays, marriages, anniversaries, and victories. Beer has even been used as an add-on ingredient for cooking. Without a doubt, beer is a beverage of choice for everyone and everybody. It's a simple way to unwind and relax. Now, as you read further. You'll discover interesting facts that make beer amazing

Beer Contributes to the Growth of a Community

Local beer makers source their ingredients locally, providing opportunities for the local community from farmers planting and harvesting the necessary ingredients need to grow craft beef from seasonal fruits and hops.

Creating a sustainable environment-friendly ecosystem due to its close proximity to each other. A prime example is  Local Beer Festivals. that are often held once per year. 

Canned Beer Vs Bottled Beer

It's been a long debate among beer drinks which is better canned beer or bottled beer.

And the answer is always, it depends.

It depends on the situation. Do you want your beverage in a container that is compact and easy to dispose of? But, doesn't stay that cold for long. Then, canned beer but if you want it to stay as cold as possible then you want a bottled beer.

But with bottled beers comes the risk of being exposed to the sun which often results in this bitter taste or "skunk" beer. Not many drinkers like that taste.

Fun Fact: Canned beer smells better!

Pairing Beers with Food

Nothing is more enjoyable than when you find the perfect food that complements your beer. To find your favorite pair, you need to consider which works best with your palate: Will it be bitter, malty, sour, rich in flavor, and so on.

4 Tips to Help You Get that Perfect Harmony:

1. Choose one with 'a dominant flavor and a contrasting, yet recognizable taste. Take oysters and stout for example. The rich flavor of the stout complements the oyster's briny flavor.
2. Matching rich flavors. E.g pair your salad with a lighter beer like a pale ale or wheat
3. Using beer for cleansing. Sometimes, the food you eat, especially fatty or heavily spiced foods can overwhelm your palate and prevent you from tasting other dishes. Light beers can minimize that spunky, spicy food. On the other hand, fatty foods can reduce a pale ale's bitter taste.
4. Balance and prevent the overpowering of your pair. Strong flavors can overwhelm the beer's light flavors. 

Beer as a Special Ingredient

It's no real secret that beer can be used as an ingredient for cooking.

Beer gives you this nice, earthy flavor, Perfect for tangy dishes like soup, stew, and chili. It also makes your baked goods taste nutty and caramelized flavoring. Depending on what cooking techniques you use, beer can make a special add-on ingredient for you. 

The Healthier Kind of Bitter

You can't ignore beer without tasting wine. While both are processed by fermentation, beer is made from fermented barley or wheat while wine is made from fermented juice like grapes, oranges, etc.

Both of them taste bitter but believe it or not, beer is healthier than wine.

This is because beer contains nutrients like protein, B vitamins, fiber, folate, and niacin that can be seen in other foods. Some studies even proved that beer kept mice from getting fat.

Regardless of any occasion, beer is always available for all of us to enjoy. Grab your favorite food, call your friends, and enjoy your beer today.

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