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What is Draft Beer: A Guide to Brew Perfection

Ricardo Davis

– Draught beer, also spelled draft, is beer served from a cask or keg rather than from a bottle or can.
– The term “draught” is used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, while “draft” is more commonly used in North America.
– Draught beer served from a pressurised keg is also known as keg beer.
– Canned and bottled “draught” beers are a marketing tactic and not true draught beer.
– Draught beer generally tastes better than bottled beer due to factors like the brewing process, storage, and dispensing.
– Unpasteurised and unfiltered brews are considered more flavorful.
– Storing beer in cask or steel kegs prevents sunlight and oxygen from affecting the freshness.
– Variables like transportation, temperature, and tap line maintenance can impact the quality of draught beer.
– Commercially-sized beer kegs range from 20L to 50L, suitable for large crowds or events.
– Mini-kegs are smaller, coming in a 5L size, containing about 10 pints.
– Keg beer can last 45-60 days if non-pasteurised, and 90-120 days if pasteurised.
– Once opened, draught beer remains fresh for 8-12 hours.
– The price of a keg of beer varies based on its size.

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Italian Beers: Exploring the Flavors of Mediterranean Craft

Ricardo Davis

Italian Beers:
– Bitrex: An Italian IPA beer, characterized by the use of English malts and generous hopping with American and Pacific hops. It has a good degree of bitterness balanced by caramelized malt, making it a craft masterpiece with a harmonious combination of malts and hops. It has a light effervescence and velvety texture from high fermentation, and flavors of citrus, tropical fruit, and resin.
– Peroni: Founded in 1846, known for its quality and sustainability. Exported to over 70 countries.
– Peroni Nastro Azzurro: A premium beer, produced since the 1960s, with an alcohol content of 5.1% vol. It is the best-selling Italian beer in the world and exported to over 70 countries. Maize is one of the important ingredients in this beer.
– Birra Moretti: Founded in 1859, one of the most famous Italian beer brands abroad. Currently owned by Heineken Italia.
– Birra Angelo Poretti: Founded in 1876 and later acquired by Carlsberg in 2002. It is now known as Birrificio Angelo Poretti.
– Menabrea: Produced by the company of the same name, owned by the Forst group. Exports to 25 countries and produces about 100,000 hectoliters of beer annually.

Other Relevant Information:
– Italian beer exports have reached an all-time high of about 3.5 million hectoliters.
– The United Kingdom, Netherlands, France, Romania, Germany, and Malta are the best importing countries for Italian beer.
– Italian beer is popular in the USA, Australia, and South Africa.
– The brewing sector in Italy has almost 120,000 employees.
– The top 5 most known Italian beers abroad are Peroni, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Spluga (renamed Splügen), Wührer, and Dreher.
– There are also artisanal breweries in Italy that offer 100% Italian beer.
– Bell Italia is a distributor of the best Italian beers and food, offering the lowest prices on the market. They have many wholesalers and retailers worldwide who choose their products.

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Does beer freeze? The science behind icy brews!

Ricardo Davis

– Factors that affect how quickly and easily beer can freeze include alcohol content, type of container, and storage temperature.
– Beer stored at a temperature below -16°C (-18°F) can freeze completely solid.
– Beer will not explode in the freezer.
– Most beers can withstand a minimum temperature of -16°C (-18°F) for up to 12 hours.
– Leaving beer in the freezer for a long time can affect flavor and mouthfeel.
– Beer does not contain enough carbon dioxide to cause spontaneous explosion in the freezer.
– Air pockets inside the container expand when the beer freezes, giving the illusion of an explosion.
– The safest way to chill beer quickly is to use an ice bath immersion, submerging the bottle or can in a bucket of ice and cold water.
– Adding salt to the water can lower the temperature more quickly.
– The exact freezing temperature of beer varies depending on its alcohol content and other ingredients.
– Darker beers with higher alcohol content take longer to freeze, while lighter beers and those stored in glass bottles can freeze more quickly.
– Iced fruit beers are typically served at temperatures between 4-6°C (40-45°F).
– The freezing point of beer is influenced by the alcohol content and specific gravity, with higher alcohol content and lower specific gravity resulting in a lower freezing point.
– Freezing beer does not typically change the alcohol by volume (ABV) of the beer, but in extreme cases, it may cause some of the alcohol to separate from the liquid and form a thin layer on top.
– To prevent beer from freezing, it is recommended to keep it in the refrigerator, wrap it in insulation if stored outside in colder temperatures, or use a cooler with ice when transporting it.
– When beer is frozen, the water in it expands and can result in a decrease in carbonation and change in flavor.
– The freezing point of 7% alcohol beer is around -5°C (-9°F), but it can vary depending on the specific craft and ingredients.
– Technically, you can drink beer that has been frozen, but it may taste flat and weak due to the decrease in alcohol content and carbonation.
– Beer does not typically go bad when frozen, but it may lose flavor and carbonation over time.
– Most beers freeze at temperatures below -16°C (-18°F), but lighter beers with lower alcohol levels may freeze even quicker.
– It’s important to store beer at an appropriate temperature to prevent freezing and maintain flavor and aroma.
– A 10% alcohol beer freezes at around -3°C (-5°F).

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