For years, Beer has been one of the most consumed alcohol not just in Nigeria but in most parts of Africa and the world at large. As the years goes by, various myths arises about beer consumption. Below are 7 most popular myths and reasons why you shouldn’t take them to heart.
Myth: Beer should be served ice-cold
“Beer tastes best when served between 40-55 degrees, depending on the brand. Breweries are largely responsible for perpetuating the cold-beer is better falsehood, and we think we know why: Ice-cold beer numbs the palate, reducing the taste of the beer, and potentially leading to drinking more of them, which makes it similar to drinking a glass of cold water.” –
Myth: Beer is to blame for your beer belly
OK fine, it’s possible that beer is partly responsible for that big belly your uncle carries but beer gets so much of the blame when it comes to weight gain. Researchers over time found beer consumption to be a relatively poor indicator of weight gain. Sure, if you drink a bunch there’s a good chance you’ll add some pounds, but research suggest that holds true no matter your beverage of choice.
Myth: Dark beer always has a high Alcohol content.
“Just because a beer is dark does not mean it will be higher in alcohol! The color of the beer doesn’t really have anything to do with it’s alcoholic concentration.
Myth: “Beer before liquor, never been sicker”
“This was my mantra in college. I repeated it to myself many times before heading out to party. It suggests that the order in which you consume alcoholic drinks will determine the level of Hangover faced the next day. Could it be that ending with the higher alcholic drink causes bad decisions? That might just be as untrue as it sounds. Any day, anytime. Quantity has a lot more to do with it than the order in which you consume them.”
Myth: You just don’t like beer
“When someone says they ‘don’t like beer,’ nine times out of 10, they just haven’t found their favorite brand yet. At Nightlife.ng we have helped countless people find their ‘aha!’ moment when they taste a beer they truly love for the first time.
Myth: Dark beer is all the same
“Dark is not a flavor. A dark color tells you only that some amount of kilned or roasted malt was used. It reveals next to nothing about the beer’s flavor profile. It says nothing about the amount of hop character, bitterness, sweetness, or alcohol but surely it says little about the types of malt flavors or the presence/absence of fruity and spicy yeast products.
