With the variety of beers on the market, there is a lot of specialized information available from a variety of sources. This section is designed to teach you the basics—the terms and processes associated with the greatest number of beers. What you read here won't apply to every beer on the shelf... but then, that's what makes beer tasting fun!

To start learning the basics, click a link below.

• How is beer made?
• What glassware should I use?
• What is the proper way to pour a beer?
• What is the tasting process?

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