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Acid Rest:
A stage of the mashing process where phytase converts phytic acid to phosphoric acid to acidify the mash.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an off/skunked/spoiled Beer?
Why are there so many glass sizes in Australia?
Where can I find a Beer?
I Would Like To Advertise On Your Site
Your Information Is Incorrect!
Display My Scores Externally
Link To Beer Guide
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Frequently Asked Beer Questions

Below you will find a list of questions we are Beer Guide Australia are commonly asked. If you have a question, which isn't answered below please do not hesitate to contact us via email. We'll try to answer your question/s as quickly as possible and should we not have an answer, we'll try to find out for you.

What is an off/skunked/spoiled Beer?

The enjoyment of beer is a highly subjective and personal experience. However, in the real world, various people/groups develop their favorites while denouncing all other Beers. Quite typical exagerated by "The best/worst beer in the world is...." type threads in popular Beer forums.

However, if Beer is not correctly stored or handled it can become 'Bad Beer'. Bad beer can be easily identified, the two most common occurences are:

Skunking: When beer has been exposed to strong light, either natural or artificial, certain components in hops alter and produce acrid flavors, commonly know as being lightstruck. This is why beer should be bottled in brown bottles and stored in dark areas/rooms. Clear bottles (eg: Corona) offer no light protection and green is only slightly better. For an explanation of why, we need to look at the science of light and its various wavelengths. Technically, light of wavelengths from 550 nm and below can cause photochemical reactions in hop resins, resulting in a sulfury mercaptan which has a pronounced skunky character. 550 nm is roughly blue-green. Bottled beer can become lightstruck in less than one minute in bright sun, after a few hours in diffuse daylight, and in a few days under normal flourescent lighting.

Spoiled: Also referred to as going "off". This is a more vague term and often refers to beer that has not been properly stored or handled allowing oxidation (a cardboard taste) or other off-flavors resulting from contamination, overheating, etc. As with any fermented beverage, alcohol can also turn to vinegar, imparting a strong sour taste to beer. Whilst it will cause you no harm, it will not be pleasant to drink.

Why are there so many glass sizes in Australia?

It is not really known why there is such a difference between states for the size of Beer glasses. It might have something to do with the old 'wars' between states where each state was trying to differentiate itself from the others back in the early days of Australia. Or is simply may be just to make it difficult for people travelling inter-state. The following chart however should help you work out what to ask for in each state.

Where Can I Find Beer X?

We are currently developing a system to allow users to enter in where they purchased, or tried a Beer from. We will then compile these results and generate a list for you to access which will detail Bottle Shops, Pubs and Clubs which stock the Beer in question.

I Would Like To Advertise On Your Site

Please contact us with your details and we'll discuss what options are available. If this appeals to you, please contact us.

Your Information Is Incorrect!

By all means if you know something to be incorrect, please feel free to forward us the accurate information. We have compiled our information from a number of sources and it is in our nature as humans to make mistakes.

Display My Scores Externally

We've had a few requests from people who wish to have their scores displayed on an external website, for example their own personal forums. To accomodate this we have written a little script which will allow this. Simply add the following PHP code to your website and we'll return your scores. Please note: We pull this data directly from our own database, so you'll only ever have to include/paste the code once.

Code to include:
Please note: You will need to modify the part: <your display name>&member_id=<your member id> to your own display name and member id.
<?php include( "http://www.beerguide.com.au/my-beer-reviews.php?display_name=<your display name>&member_id=<your member id>" ); ?>

For example: <?php include( "http://www.beerguide.com.au/my-beer-reviews.php?display_name=Nathan&member_id=1" ); ?>

If you would like another language other than PHP, simply contact us and we'll help you out.

Link To Beer Guide

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Beer Guide Australia - Australian Beer Reviews and Ratings
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