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7 of the most common myths about beer, debunked

Do you know the difference between a lager and a pilsner? Or what really makes beer get skunked?

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Beer has been around for thousands of years. And though it's one of the most popular beverages in the world, it's also

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Even regular drinkers frequently cite myths about how beer can get skunked or how many calories dark beers contain.

We talked to Sheri Jewhurst and Xavier Jirau, respectively the "dictator" and scientific adviser for Brooklyn homebrew club The Brewminaries, to get to the truth about beer.

How many of these facts did you already know?

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1. When beer gets skunked

2. The relationship between color and strength

3. Ideal serving temperature

4. The difference between lagers and pilsners

5. Bottled vs. canned

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6. Aging time

7. A beer's a beer

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