Several substyles exist, including maibock (helles bock, heller bock), a paler, more hopped version generally made for consumption at spring festivals; doppelbock (double bock), a stronger and maltier version; and eisbock, a much stronger version made by partially freezing the beer and removing the ice that forms.
Scientists describe seven basic tastes: bitter, salty, sour, astringent, sweet, pungent (eg chili), and umami. There are however five basic tastes that the tongue is sensitive to: salt, sweet, bitter, sour, and umami, the taste of MSG.
Everything you eat is tested with your taste buds to tell you if the food is good or bad. You can actually see the several thousands of taste buds on your tongue. Taste buds are actually tiny nerve endings that allow us to perceive different tastes, including: Salty (i.e. french fries, peanuts, salted pork) Sweet (i.e. cotton candy, strawberries, sugar) Sour (i.e. shock tarts, lemons, limes)