Is there really such a thing as the right beer glass? It's a puzzle that might intimidate newer beer lovers, but our handy infographic will help.
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November 14, 2016
Beer and Food Pairing Guide
November 14, 2016
The CraftBeer.com Beer & Food Pairing Chart breaks down pairing by looking at food components and beer flavors to describe potential interactions and provides examples of familiar dishes. View and download the pairing guide now.
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Educational Resources
June 1, 2016
Interactive Beer Tasting Worksheets
June 1, 2016
These beer tasting worksheets take you through tasting common beer styles alongside common food ingredients to allow you to quickly form generalizations about common interactions between beer and food. View and download the beer tasting worksheets now to learn more about beer and food pairings.
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June 1, 2016
Beer Tasting Mat
June 1, 2016
This simple beer tasting mat helps you keep your beer samples organized and tasting notes organized. View and download the tasting mat now.
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June 1, 2016
Beer Tasting Sheet
June 1, 2016
This beer tasting sheet helps you analyze the main characteristics of beer, including appearance, aroma and mouthfeel.
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June 1, 2016
What’s Wrong With My Beer?
June 1, 2016
This handy chart looks at some common flaws caused by the mishandling of beer. Learn what to look for and why these flaws occur.
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July 10, 2014
Beer and Cheese Please!
July 10, 2014
CraftBeer.com's Andy Sparhawk shares tips for pairing craft beer and cheese including matching intensities, pairing complimentary and contrasting flavors and how to taste each component of a pairing.
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April 8, 2014
CraftBeer.com Flavor Triangle
April 8, 2014
The CraftBeer.com Flavor Triangle demonstrates that flavor is more than just taste, it's a combination of taste, aroma and sensation on the palate that all work together to create an intensity that you perceive.
Read MoreThere is no need to be a brewer or Cicerone to taste beer thoughtfully and critically. CraftBeer.com’s Tasting Tools offer many ways to explore the beverage of beer, including as a pairing with food or as a deep sensory exploration. Sort through a variety of different tasting beer infographics that provide visual representation of beer pairings, charts on beer attributes and even beer off-flavors. On these pages, you can easily download handy beer tasting worksheets that will help you build your beer palate. All of this is available for beer lovers that want to become better at tasting beer.
Do you want to train your palate to taste more nuances in beers, or have you ever wondered what beer style pairs best with pizza? In this Tasting Tools section, you can elevate your beer tasting experience by combining beer education and useful beer worksheets to help you along your beer journey.
