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Wine and beer. Two big families. Two fermented beverages made from grapes and cereals, respectively. Sometimes reunited through the magic of words, often divided by pervading snobbery. Someone who has never drunk wine still knows that it is made from grapes, but does someone who snaps the cap off a cool beer actually know about its contents?
The most widespread alcoholic beverage in the world deserves an issue of its own. So beer takes the place of honour today in the following hundred pages: NumberWine takes you on a magic trip to the land of hops. Just the once won’t hurt, and I won’t give anything away in the editorial. All I’ll say is that we made some remarkable discoveries, and we’re delighted that you are about to do the same. Brewers today have so many varieties of hops at their disposal that it would take far too long to list them, each with their specificities. To take a closer look at this beverage with its multiple aromas and colours, to savour the best long drink in the world, we simply suggest you open a chilled bottle, tilt the (appropriate) glass 45° and pour the golden liquid down the side of the glass. As you pour, slowly tilt the glass upright to watch the froth (or the false head, for the pros!) which will miraculously form. That’s it, all you have to do now is sit back comfortably, as usual, and enjoy your
Patricia Lepic
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