With over 75 styles of beer to sample at tasting sessions at the 2022 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, the choices can be daunting! From classic lagers and IPAs, to wild sours and stouts, the complex flavors range far and wide. With so many unique tastes, aromas and colors, one may ask themself, “What makes a good beer or how do I evaluate this beverage?” While everyone has a unique palette and opinion, there are a set of loose guidelines to properly evaluate a beer. Compiled from experts, brewers and friends, here is our guide to sampling beer.

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