What is skunky beer and when does it turn skunky?
Age is not the critical factor. Beer can go skunky almost immediately if it is exposed to sunlight. The older the beer is, the more likely it has been exposed to light. Skunking is the result of a reaction between the hop compounds in a beer and the UV light. When the hops are exposed to UV light, they change and give off a sulfury smell. Most bottled, canned and pasteurized beers will last for many months. Beers in green glass are more vulnerable to light than those in dark bottles as they will let in more UV light. Clear bottles let in the most UV light.
Who is the founder of Goose Island Beer Company and when?
Waterloo, Iowa native John Hall is the President and Founder of Goose Island Beer Company in Chicago, Illnois. The first Goose Island Brewpub opened it's doors on May 13, 1988.
Why and when was the Budweiser Clydesdale hitch first introduced?
Brothers August A. Busch Jr. and Adolphus Busch III presented it to their father, August Busch Sr. in April 1933 to celebrate the return of beer and the end of Prohibition.
When was Budweiser first introduced?
The year 1876
When was Anheuser-Busch founded?
Anheuser-Busch traces it origins to the Bavarian Brewery founded by George Schneider in 1852. Eberhard Anheuser acquired the brewery in 1860 and was later joined in the business by his son-in-law Adolphus Busch.
Why does "DRAFT BEER GIVE ME A
HEADACHE"?
This topic is a bit cloudier and certainly debatable. Draft
beer is the same as bottled or canned beer with the exception of it not being
pasteurized. Pasteurization is done to keep the product stable at room
temperature. Provided your tap lines are clean and your kegs are kept cold,
your draft beer should be fine. What often seems to happen is that consumers
can lose track of what they've consumed. For instance, it you've just had two 22 oz beers at the local happy hour, in actuality, you've had closer to three or
four 12oz bottles.
Something else that's easy to overlook is the alcohol
content of each beer. In some countries or states, brewers are required to post
the alcohol content, either by weigh or by volume. This is important due to the
fact that an 8% ABV beer has approximately twice the alcohol than a typical
light beer which will render its effect before we see it coming. Ask your
server how many ounces that tall one is and enjoy that fresh draft
brew!
Does "DARK BEER CONTAIN MORE ALCOHOL"?
No, the color
of the beer is completely irrelevant to the alcohol content. Simply put, the
darker the barley malt used, the darker the beer will be.
What is
"THE SHELF LIFE FOR DRAUGHT & PACKAGED BEERS"?
- 50 days from the Born On date for Anheuser-Busch
domestic draught beers.
- 110 days from the Born On date for Anheuser-Busch
domestic packaged beers.
- Import and Alliance brands of Anheuser-Busch are
marked on the package or kegs to ensure it meets the "Freshness Standards."
Some common asked "DRAUGHT BEER
FACTS".
½ BBL is a full keg and equals 1984 oz. = 15.5 gallons =
6.88 12 oz. cases = approximately 200-12 oz plastic draw cups. The ½ BBL
weighs 161 lbs full, 32 lbs empty and is 15 ½ inches in diameter and 23
inches in height.
¼ BBL is a pony keg and equals 992 oz. = 6.75
gallons = 3.44 12 oz. cases. The ¼ BBL weighs 87 lbs full and 23 lbs
empty.
1/6 BBL tank is tall and thin with 661.33 oz. = 5.17 gallons =
2.30 12 oz cases. The 1/6 BBL weighs 58 lbs full and 16.5 lbs
empty.
Draught beer is not pasteurized and must be stored and served
below 40 degrees and light beer will begin freezing at 30 degrees so
temperature control is crucial with draught beer.
What is the
difference between LAGERS and PILSNERS?
Lager beer:
Lager
beer was developed by German brewers who discovered that aging beer in natural
caves after the initial fermentation produced a cleaner beer and made their
brews less susceptible to contamination. Eventually this aging, called
lagering, led to the isolation of yeasts that thrived at lower temperatures
than the traditional ale yeasts. This bottom fermenting yeast is more
aggressive than ale yeast yielding a drier beer with almost no flavor or aroma
contributed by the yeast itself. When combined with lagering the result is a
simple, clean beer. Lagers are typically served cold.
Pilsner beer:
Pilsner beer is a variety of a lager beer. Pilsner is one of the
youngest beer styles in the world. It was originally brewed in Plzen, Czech in
1842 and was an immediate hit. Many breweries have recreated the beer and used
the name Pilsner, which is the name of the brewery where it was originally
brewed, to describe the style. The head is white and dense and the body is
straw colored. The aroma should contain hops with a hint of graininess. The
flavor is simple with light grain and bitter hops. The finish is clean and
refreshing.
What are the different STYLES of BEERS?
It
might seem an unlikely claim when you're trying to choose from the bewildering
array of beers available today but it's true. Except for a few hybrid brews
that employ some of the brewing methods of both, all beer falls into one of
these two categories - Ale or Lager.
Popular ales
Brown Ale,
India Pale Ale, Pale Ale, Porter, Stout, Wheat Beer, Bitter, Barley Wine
Popular lagers
Bock, Oktoberfest, Marzen, Pilsner |
