When it comes to relaxation, few things can beat the comforting combination of a chilled beer and a fresh set of cooling sheets. Though as it cools down you may prefer relaxing on a sunbed, sipping cold beer under the warm sun epitomizes leisure. It’s a simple pleasure, an escape into blissful moments, recharging amid tranquil surroundings.
Whether you’re winding down after a hot, long day or enjoying a lazy weekend, the synergy between these two simple pleasures can elevate your experience to a new level of enjoyment … ahhh cooling off!
The art of beer selection
Portuguese craft beers blend tradition with innovation, offering diverse flavours, from hoppy IPAs to rich stouts, reflecting Portugal’s unique terroir. There are a very nice variety of 0% alcohol beers made locally too. Portuguese craft beers are mainly made in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve.
Just as there’s an art to choosing the right sheets for your bed, there’s an art to selecting the perfect beer to complement your mood and moment. The world of beer is diverse, offering a vast array of flavours, styles, and characteristics.
Lager is crisp and refreshing beer is like the equivalent of cool, breathable cotton sheets on a warm summer night. It’s perfect for unwinding after a hot day.
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IPA (India Pale Ale)
If you’re looking for something bold and flavourful, an IPA can be your go-to choice. The hoppy notes and complex flavours are akin to the intricate patterns on high thread count sheets.
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Wheat Beer
Wheat beer, with its light and slightly fruity profile, can be as refreshing as linen sheets on a sunny afternoon.
Pairing beer and sheets
Now, let’s explore how to pair your choice of beer with your sheets for the ultimate relaxation experience.
- Crisp Sheets and Lager: The clean, crisp taste of a lager pairs well with freshly laundered, cool sheets. It’s a straightforward, refreshing combination that’s hard to beat.
- IPA and Luxurious Sheets: If you’re indulging in the finer things in life, such as high-thread-count sheets, an IPA’s complexity can be the perfect match. The layers of flavours in the beer can mirror the layers of comfort your sheets provide.
- A Stout beer is comparable to a high-thread-count sheet because of its richness and smoothness. Stout is mainly made dark and rich and known for its robust flavours. Ranging from deep brown to black, it’s a great match with that hotel-quality cotton sheet.
- Wheat Beer and Sunny Linens: If you’re lounging on your sunbed with light, airy linens, a wheat beer’s brightness and fruitiness can enhance the experience. It’s like a picnic for your senses.
After lounging on your sunbed or in-between those sheets, step into a cool shower or bath, then wrap yourself in an absorbent towelling robe or bath towel – leave the residue water to naturally evaporate. This will leave you cool and refreshed, ready to hit the bar for another crafty beer! Or slip between the cool percale sheets.
Whoops – a splash of beer on your sheet or towel? No issue! A little bit of washing-up liquid dabbed on the spot will get the stain out, then put it ready for the next wash.
The ritual of relaxation
Combining beer and beds is about creating a ritual of relaxation. It’s a simple pleasure that can help you unwind, de-stress, and appreciate the finer things in life.
So, next time you find yourself reaching for a cold brew, pop off the top and take a moment to select the one that complements your mood … and your bed linen. Whether you’re seeking refreshment, complexity, or comfort, there’s a beer-sheet pairing experience waiting to enhance your relaxation journey.
Our great cooling product selections for this article are all made in Portugal. Whether choosing local craft beers or cooling beneath 100% hotel-quality cotton sheets and super cooling, absorbent cotton towels, keep your cool and our carbon footprint down. You can find all these eco-friendly products close to home and online. Cheers to the delightful harmony of beer, beds and sheets!
By Karen Love
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