Pasteurization is the process of heat treating beer to inhibit the growth of potential beer spoilage microorganisms and prolong the shelf life of the beer. Named after the great French scientist Louis Pasteur, who was able to prolong the drinking quality of beer by holding the beer at 55°C–60°C (131

The earliest records of this drink date back some six thousand years, making it one of the most popular drinks in history. However, some people never drink a beer for various reasons. If you're one of them, you're probably wondering how beer tastes like.

1. The First TasteAsk people about the first time they tasted beer, and many will admit they didn’t enjoy it. To find out why, we need to look at how our taste buds respond to different flavors.Flavors can be categorized into five different groups – sweet, sour, salty, savory (also known as umami),