Which beer you start out with for the evening is incredibly important when exploring new and different styles. If you overload your taste receptors with a strong, overpowering or rich beer too early you run the risk of ruining any chances of enjoying a lighter or more fragrant beer later. Anyone who has had this happen knows, an unpleasantly strong beer flavor can hang around in your mouth for hours in the worst way.
With this said it’s important to make sure that your first round is something crisp and light. This means staying away from beers that are particularly bitter as well. We suggest you consider an aromatic beer to start, such as New Belgium Brewery’s Belgium White. Now that you’ve established a nice balanced base you can consider stepping things up with hoppier selections such as Laughing Dog Brewing’s India Pale Ale with hints of Citrus or Magic Hat’s Single Chair Golden Ale. At this point, your taste buds are warmed up and ready to go. If you’re feeling like trying out a stronger more robust beer for the first time, such as Flying Dog Brewery’s Gonzo Imperial Stout, this is the time.
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