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The Anatomy of Wine
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A riddle about wine and Beer, “What has a body but no legs?” is based on a clever use of words that apply to these drinks. To explain:
Anatomy of Wine:
Body — denoting the weight or fullness of wine in one’s mouth, it can be light-bodied, medium-bodied, or full-bodied.
Legs are the streaks formed inside a wine glass after you swirl it. Also known as “tears,” they are connected with the alcohol content and viscosity (thickness) of wine.
Nose — aroma or bouquet
Tannins — what gives wines their dryness and puckery taste
Finish — aftertaste; last impression left by the wine
Anatomy of Beer:
Body – like in the case of wine, this term refers to how thick or heavy Beer feels when consumed.
Head — foam at the top of the poured Beer
Lacing — pattern left on the glass as you drink from it
Aroma – smells often influenced by malt and hops used during the brewing process
Finish — aftertaste; last impression left by this particular drink.
So, let’s solve our riddle: “What has a body but no legs?”
The answer is Beer.
Both beverages have a “body,” but only wines describe having “legs.” Those legs don’t exist in Beer, although they may leave lacing behind on your glass.
This puzzle plays with words related to wines and beers’ specific language usage. It is an entertaining method for checking understanding beverage terms while emphasizing dissimilarity between descriptions applied to two favorite tipples.
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Very clever Bruce