International Beer Day is celebrated by beer lovers on August 6 every year. The ideal accompaniment to brunch, sporting events, binge-watching, and everything under the sun, beer is enjoyed by everyone. If you appreciate the fine nuances of this beverage and want to go pro, we asked mixologists across Mumbai to share expert tips that will enhance your beer drinking experience.

Chilling beer quickly
We all have found ourselves staring at a lukewarm pint of beer and feeling the utter disappointment that comes with it. “Beers are usually served between 6 to 9 degree celsius, if you quickly want to chill a beer and serve there are a few handy methods which can be used,” says Merwyn Alphonso, bar manager at Pink Wasabi, Juhu. Below, he shares five effective methods that will ensure you have a chilled pint ready in no time:

Ice Bucket:The most common method of using an ice bucket is an easy way to keep your beer cold.

Add Salt: Salt makes the water go below freezing point, so make sure to add some salt to the ice to chill your beer faster.

Wrap your beer: Wrapping a paper towel around the beer bottle and placing it in a freezer speeds up the process.

Blast Freezer: Place your beer can or bottle in a blast freezer below 0 degree Celsius for around 10 minutes.

Proximity to ice: Placing ice in a glass tube and inserting it inside the beer can keep your beer chilled for a longer period. You can also use silicone or steel ice cubes to chill the beer without diluting it.