Unfiltered beer contains a complex of useful substances, it has a richer taste than light varieties. Only the use of this drink in large quantities brings harm. Beer alcoholism is difficult to treat.
Beer that has not passed filtration retains more nutrients and vitamins. It has a richer flavor, but has a slightly cloudy appearance. Filtration and pasteurization can increase the shelf life of the product, but as a result of additional processing, a significant part of minerals and vitamins is lost. Real unfiltered beer is bottled in kegs or bottles. You can also try it in restaurants or bars that have their own brewery.
Cooking and filtering
The main ingredients for making beer are purified water, malt, yeast, and hops. They are mixed in certain proportions and go through several stages of fermentation.
Regular beer is refined for clarity. In industrial production, filtration is used to remove fermentation products, including brewer's yeast. The drink becomes lighter, but it loses some of its taste and useful properties. Live unfiltered beer is only stored for a few days, filtration extends the shelf life to two weeks.
To increase the shelf life, the drink is pasteurized. The shelf life of canned beer can be up to one year due to the addition of various preservatives.
The composition and benefits of unfiltered beer
It contains:
- organic acid;
- vitamins;
- mineral elements;
- Brewer's yeast;
- enzymes;
Brewer's yeast contains a complex of amino acids. These substances have a beneficial effect on metabolic processes. Small particles of malt have a positive effect on the digestive system. Hops have a calming effect, which is especially important in times of stress.
In small quantities, the drink is good for the heart system, normalizes blood pressure, increases insulin production and lowers the amount of sugar in the blood. In folk medicine, the drink is used as a means for strengthening hair, is part of face masks, and when heated, it is used for coughing.
The harm of unfiltered beer
In moderation, unfiltered beer will only provide health benefits, but
its abuse leads to the emergence of alcohol dependence. Despite the low alcohol content, regular consumption of beer quickly becomes addictive. The harm of unfiltered beer in this case is the same as from any other alcoholic beverage. The liver suffers the most, in addition to this, there is a deterioration in brain activity and, as a result, degradation.
The danger of unfiltered beer lies in the fact that it is not perceived by many as an alcoholic drink, it is readily available, you can drink it without making a snack. Narcologists believe that beer alcoholism is difficult to treat.
