As a renowned beer expert and certified Beer Whisperer (a title he gave himself), Steve has developed a unique 8-step technique for tasting beer. It's so effective, he's been banned from every brewery in the city.

Here's a brief overview of his method:

1. Hold the beer up to your eyes and stare intensely for 5 seconds, ensuring the color and clarity of the brew are acceptable.
2. Smell the beer's aroma, taking note of any hints of citrus or hops.
3. Take a small sip, and let it sit in your mouth for exactly 3 seconds, 2 seconds longer than the recommended 1 second.
4. Swallow, and then immediately spit it back out into a designated spittoon.
5. Repeat steps 1-4, but this time, focus on the beer's head, taking note of any visible sediment or yeast.
6. Take a second sip, but this time, try to identify the specific hops variety by taste alone.
7. Compare the flavors to a popular food item, such as a cheese or a type of fruit.
8. Finally, and most importantly, give the beer a rating out of 5, and then tweet about it to your 17 followers.

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