Craft beers are a special group of beers that are made from small craft breweries, usually independently owned, and are marketed as being innovative and experimenting with new and unusual flavours. The term “craft” refers to a number of things, but most importantly to the fact that they are not produced by large companies.
Shock Top
Craft beer Shock Top is a traditional Belgian wheat ale that is made by Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV. It is a product of the same company that makes Busch Light. This beer is made using two-row malted barley, Cascade and Willamette hops and a light citrus flavor.
Anheuser-Busch InBev is the world’s largest brewer. They have bought several craft breweries over the years, including Blue Point Brewing, Kona Brewing Company, Ten Barrel Brewing and Four Peaks Brewery.
Craft beer Shock Top started out as a seasonal beer in 2006. ABI, or Anheuser-Busch InBev, launched it as a way to compete with smaller brewers. Today it has several flavors, including Buddha’s Hand, Ruby Fresh, Holy Citrus and Lemon Shandy.
Blue Moon
The Blue Moon craft beer is one of the most successful of its kind. A Belgian-style white wheat beer, the brew is light in color with a refreshing citrus flavor.
In fact, the sultry alcoholic beverage has won gold medals for its Fruit Wheat Beer at the World Beer Cup. It is also the most popular beer in the United States.
Although Blue Moon is a Molson Coors product, it was initially sold outside of the U.S. It was brewed in Cincinnati, Ohio and subsequently moved to Memphis, Tennessee and Montreal, Canada.
Cuvee de Tomme
The latest fad in the beer world is aging bourbon barrel aged beers, and the latest and greatest of the bunch has got to be Cuvee de Tomme from Port Brewing in San Diego, California. According to head brewer Tomme Arthur, it took a year of scheming and a bit of ingenuity to get it right. It’s a complex blend of malted barley, sour cherries and four fermentable sugars that were fermented to a frothy head and finished off with a little bourbon and a dash of scotch. Touted as a “premium” beer in the sexiest brewery of the west, the Cuvee de Tomme is not for the faint of heart. Nevertheless, it’s a fine beer that’s worthy of your hard earned cash.
Ales vs lagers
A beer is a carbonated alcoholic beverage. It is made from water, hops and malted cereal grains. Beers come in many varieties. Some examples include ales, lagers and wheat beers.
The primary difference between an ale and a lager is the type of yeast used in the fermentation process. An ale is fermented with top-fermenting yeast, whereas a lager is fermented with bottom-fermenting yeast. Typically, an ale takes about a week to brew, whereas a lager can be produced in a matter of days. Lagers are typically smoother in taste, with a lower alcohol content.
Hops as a preservative
Hops are used in the brewing of beer. They are a natural preservative and contribute flavour and aroma to the beer.
These plants are part of a plant family called Cannabaceae. Marijuana is also a member of this family.
There are many types of hops. Some varieties are more bitter than others. For example, the El Dorado hop has tropical fruit flavors.
The bitterness of hops depends on the type of alpha and beta acids they contain. Beta acids tend to oxidize during boiling. Alpha acids give the beer a bitter taste.
PourMyBeer
Self-serve taps have become increasingly popular in recent years. Especially among craft beer drinkers. They are a fun and interactive experience. Plus, they offer a fresh, cold drink each time.
Whether you’re a bar owner or a craft brewer, a self-serve system can help you sell more beer. In fact, the National Restaurant Association projects that the industry will grow to $789 billion in sales by 2021. With the right product and a few adjustments, you can increase your profitability and keep your customers coming back for more.
Sam Adams
If you haven’t heard of Samuel Adams craft beer, you have probably missed out on one of the leading names in the craft brewing industry. Founded 30 years ago by Jim Koch, this Boston-based brewery has become a cult favorite, and the richest craft brewer in the U.S.
The company’s name is based on a Bostonian family who launched the beer industry in the early 1800s. They also made a major contribution to the American Revolution.
In fact, the original Boston Lager was introduced in 1835, and it helped lead the craft brewing movement. Since then, Sam Adams has been the mainstay of the brewing company. Currently, the company produces a variety of ales and lagers.