Tasting beer in Brazil
The craft beer wave has reached the shores of every continent – none have been left untouched. And whether a craft brewer or not, this has had a very pleasant side effect for breweries of any size. Beer is once again a topic of conversation. Beer drinkers are now interested in different beer styles, flavors and hop varieties. It has also become “chic” to sample different beers and be intrigued by their aromas and flavors. But how does one skillfully describe these flavors and aromas? The question is not a trivial one. Answers can be found, for example, at the Instituto Cerveja in São Paulo, Brazil. We spoke with Kathia Zanatta about the institute she helped found.