The World Health Authority released figures in February 2011 indicating that beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage in the United States, counting for 53% of alcohol consumption here. Beer is accessible in a way that wine is not: consider that most non-drinkers can name major beer brands. In recent years, a new crop of micro-brews and craft beers have hit the shelves, and your options have exploded beyond the old household staples. Beer "sommeliers" are now working alongside top chefs, and local breweries have kitchens where you can sample their house brew.
Sure, you can chug a beer, but beer can also be tasted, discussed, and enjoyed like wine. Consider this Beer Flavor Wheel, courtesy of Abita Beer. Based off the wine flavor wheel, which helps you hone in on the aromas and flavors in your wine, you use the beer wheel to describe the beer your tasting. Hoppy? Nutty? Sweet? For someone like Tina, who never really liked beer, this opens the door to more possibilities, and a greater journey.
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