Beer originated before our era, therefore it is the oldest alcoholic drink. In ancient Egypt, more than one beer recipe was known. The secrets of the preparation of this intoxicating drink were in every era and were inherited. Some of the recipes used by modern brewers still exist today. Not everyone can choose a good beer, not everyone knows how to do it. What are the criteria for choosing an excellent intoxicating drink?
Instructions
Step 1
When choosing a hop drink, you should be careful about its production and type. Pay attention to the "live" beer. It retains useful properties and contains substances such as calcium, phosphorus, copper, potassium, iron, manganese. All this, of course, is necessary for the human body, but the main component of such beer is still brewer's yeast. They contain pantothenic acid, thiamine, pyridoxine and riboflavin - vitamins of group B. However, "live" beer is not stored for long - only two or three days.
Step 2
Pay attention to the strength of the drink. It indicates the alcohol content of the drink. It is impossible to accurately determine it until the moment the beer is ready. The strength indicated on the labels of the intoxicated drink is an approximate value. In addition, it may differ depending on the batch of beer.
Step 3
Pay attention to the density of the beer - this is the characteristic that directly affects the strength of the beer. The higher the density, the higher the strength of the drink. For example, at 13% alcohol, the strength of the beer will be 5%, etc. Low density and high alcohol percentage indicate that the drink is of poor quality. This fact suggests that its strength was achieved by diluting the beer with alcohol.
Step 4
If no preservatives were added to the intoxicated drink, then its shelf life reaches only a few days. This fact is also worth considering when choosing a beer. Many manufacturers use ascorbic acid as a preservative for alcoholic beverages. Thus, the shelf life of the beer is increased. However, you should not drink expired beer, as this can cause food poisoning, and its severity can be of varying degrees.
Step 5
The container in which the intoxicated drink is stored also plays a big role in its choice. In what vessel will it retain its quality and taste? Kegs are special containers for storing beer. Such a vessel allows you to store an alcoholic drink longer thanks to the chrome-plated stainless steel from which it is made. Extraneous odors will not penetrate into it, and accordingly, there will be no aftertaste, except, of course, beer. Glass, aluminum and plastic containers practically do not differ from each other. The sun's rays can enter the beer and it can taste like plastic or metal. The high temperature negatively affects the shelf life of the beer in such a container.
Step 6
High-quality beer is distinguished by its transparency, fullness of taste, a hint of bitterness taken from hops, and foam stability. Alcohol should not have foreign odors, as this is evidence of a violation of production and storage technology. Therefore, before buying a beer, consider all of its characteristics listed above.
