How could anyone drink this at will?" were the thoughts that accompanied the cringe the first time we tasted beer. But soon enough, it became our go-to on sultry evenings. For those who are still trying to develop this acquired taste, these beer concoctions Mumbai bars are whipping up are a must try. But though it’s a fun drink, beer needs more understanding than spirits to be worked with.

"Factors like temperature, hops and the pressure of carbon dioxide it is brewed in, all lend to the beer’s flavour, aroma, texture and fizz," informs mixologist Sean Pereira from Woodside Inn, Colaba, adding that they recently tried infusing beer with multiple ingredients. "We tried the champa flower, which was a bad idea as the flower was overpowering, then jackfruit that was just ripe, which didn’t give any flavour! But our infusi­o­ns with mogra, jamun, be­etle leaf and chocolate went very well," Pereira confesses. And you can try their coffee beer for the next three days. The Guide’s Top six picks.