Most common beer myths exploded
Myth #3: Dark beers are stronger in alcohol
The color of beer has no relation to its alcohol content. For example, Guinness, one of the most popular dark beers has an alcohol volume of 4.2%, while several light-colored Belgian beers have alcohol content of 8%+.
Myth #4: Corona beer contains urine
This was a nasty rumor claiming that Mexican brewery workers were relieving themselves into the beer. Allegedly, the rumor was spread by a Heineken distributor and was only refuted following a lawsuit by Corona.
Myth #6: Beer should be served ice-cold for best flavor
This is an unfortunate myth perpetuated by the major commercial breweries – especially for their lite beers. The fact is, flavor typically diminishes when beer is served ice-cold. It may make for a thirst-quenching, refreshing beverage, but often bears little resemblance to traditional beer. Several beers are, in fact, best served much closer to room temperature or slightly cool and are considered undrinkable when icy cold – such as Guinness and many of the traditional English ales.
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3. Buzz Beer – The Drew Carey Show
A long-running storyline in The Drew Carey Show involved this beer/coffee mixture. Initially brewed in Drew’s garage, it was sold at the Warsaw Tavern, the bar frequented by Drew and his friends. According to Lewis in the show, “the combination of caffeine and alcohol should be more addictive than heroin, but so far sales haven’t borne that out”.
This is a good example of life imitating art. Since the show aired, there have been several actual caffeinated beer products released for consumption. The highest profile product was ‘BE’ from Budweiser. In recent times, the trend for these products is reversing due to bad press and concern over its appeal to young people.
15. Pawtucket Patriot Ale – Family Guy
Finally, we finish the list with another legendary beer from an animated TV show, Family Guy. Pawtucket Patriot Ale is the local Quohog, Rhode Island beer and is Peter Griffin’s favorite ale.
The Pawtucket brewery is featured in one episode and appears to be akin to the Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, with an eccentric brewer – Pawtucket Pat and his band of Chumbawumbas.
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