What should I look out for when trying a beer?

What should I look out for when trying a beer?

Jeff Evans (Freelance beer Writer) gives expert video advice on: How do beers from different breweries differ?; How do beers from different countries differ?; Why does the taste of beer vary so much? and more...

When tasting a beer, you really don't want to find something that's bland and boring. You want to find things that are of interest in the beer. So look for interesting characteristics: hoppy flavours, malty flavours. The effect of the yeast on fermentation can bring some lovely, fruity, floral flavours to a beer as well. So look for something that's a little bit different. Don't accept middle of the road blandness.