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Cheers to Beers - April 2008
By Lindsey Shafer
Apr 1, 2008, 20:26

There is no argument against the conveniences of drinking beer straight out of the bottle, but how do you avoid those last sips of beer that are often unbearably warm and flat?  It takes the average person approximately 7 sips to finish a bottle of beer.  Think about the movement you are performing while doing this.  Essentially, you are slowly shaking the bottle releasing all of the carbonation.  Pair that with holding on to the bottle and you have created your very own warm, flat beer.
 
How to avoid those last unsatisfying sips?  Find a glass!  Any glass is better than no glass; however matching the appropriate glass with whatever beer you are drinking will add to your beer drinking experience ten-fold.  There are many glassware styles available when it comes to drinking beer, to start, let's focus on two of the most common styles:  Pub and Pilsner.

Just like wine glassware, each style has a specific purpose which enhances your beer drinking experience.  Pub glasses, the most common style, were originally created to showcase stouts and English-style ales (i.e. Bass, Boddington's).  The wider mouth of a pub glass allows the rich, malty sweet aromas of these ales to be released, resulting in an optimum beer experience.
 
The pilsner style glass with its narrowed lip helps to direct the delicate hop aromas of lighter bodied beers (i.e. Land Shark Lager) directly to your nose while maintaining a superior collar of foam. 

This style of glassware often has a stem where your thumb and forefingers can comfortably hold the glass away from where the beer is, keeping it cooler longer!

Wait, did I just mention Land Shark?  Why yes I did!  The highly in-demand Land Shark Lager has FINALLY hit Ohio.  Land Shark is brewed by the Margaritaville Brewing Company in Jacksonville, Florida and is defined as a "Premium Island Style Lager".  This refreshing, easy to drink beer is brewed with a complex blend of hops and pale malts which give Land Shark its' signature mild-body, balanced flavor and crisp profile.  This brew is at its' best chilled to a cool 35 to 40 degrees and poured into a traditional pilsner glass.  Looking for a food pairing?  Land Shark is the ideal pairing to any delectable dish and the perfect refreshment for any occasion.
 
As always, experience your beer responsibly.  Fins Up!