Beer lovers, do you know the difference between good beer and ordinary beer?

1. Different brewing ingredients: Beer is made from grains and water as the main ingredients, with hops (or hop products) added, and it is brewed through yeast fermentation; it is a fermented beverage with a low alcohol content and contains carbon dioxide. Based on the ingredients and fermentation process, beer can generally be divided into craft beer and industrial beer. This leads to a discrepancy: craft beer requires high standards, which naturally results in high production costs. The latter is produced in bulk, has a very bland taste, and thus its natural cost is low. Common brands such as Budweiser, Heineken, Tsingtao, and Snowflake are all industrial beers.

(1) 30-yuan beer: Brewed using only malt, hops, yeast, and water, with no artificial additives added. Compared to industrial beer, it contains more malt and more hops, resulting in a wort with a higher concentration. Generally, when brewing craft beer, there is no need to worry too much about costs, and most brewers choose high-quality ingredients for production. Therefore, the taste is excellent; of course, the price is correspondingly higher. (2) 3-bottle beer: It is also brewed using malt, hops, yeast, and water, but to reduce costs, more ingredients such as rice, corn, and starch are used in place of malt. The beer brewed in this way has a very low malt extract concentration, resulting in a mild taste.

2. Different fermentation processes: The fermentation processes for craft beer and industrial beer also differ. Craft beer is typically brewed using the Ale process (top-fermentation), while industrial beer is made using the Lager process (bottom-fermentation). The main differences between the two lie in the location of the yeast during fermentation and the fermentation temperature. (1) Beer priced at 30 yuan: It is usually brewed using the ale method, with yeast working at the top of the fermentation tank and floating on the surface of the beer; the fermentation temperature is generally maintained between 10-20°C. Fermenters are usually small, and no filtration or sterilization is carried out after fermentation is complete. (2) 3-yuan beer: Usually produced using the lager process, with yeast working at the bottom of the fermentation tank and remaining below the liquid; the fermentation temperature is generally kept below 10°C. The fermentation tanks are large, and after fermentation, filtration and pasteurization are typically used to extend the shelf life of the beer.

2. Different fermentation processes: The fermentation processes for craft beer and industrial beer also differ. Craft beer is typically brewed using the Ale process (top-fermentation), while industrial beer is made using the Lager process (bottom-fermentation). The main differences between the two lie in the location of the yeast during fermentation and the fermentation temperature. (1) Beer priced at 30 yuan: It is usually brewed using the ale method, with yeast working at the top of the fermentation tank and floating on the surface of the beer; the fermentation temperature is generally maintained between 10-20°C. Fermenters are usually small, and no filtration or sterilization is carried out after fermentation is complete. (2) 3-yuan beer: Usually produced using the lager process, with yeast working at the bottom of the fermentation tank and remaining below the liquid; the fermentation temperature is generally kept below 10°C. The fermentation tanks are large, and after fermentation, filtration and pasteurization are typically used to extend the shelf life of the beer.

4. Different styles and nutritional values: (1) Craft beer: Craft beer typically uses a wider variety of malts, yeasts, and hops in larger quantities, which allows for the creation of a wide range of styles. These include fragrant wheat beers, rich stout beers, amber beers, as well as fruit-flavored beers. Worldwide, there are nearly 100 different styles of craft beer. These craft beers all feature strong aromas, a high malt content, a rich and full-bodied texture, higher nutritional value, and premium prices. (2) Industrial beer: To ensure a consistent taste of the final product, industrial beer is usually brewed using uniform processes and styles. Additionally, the fermentation time is very short; as a result, industrial beer has a light taste, many bubbles, a low malt extract concentration, low hop content, and a low alcohol content. Its natural nutritional value and price are also lower.

5. Different ways of drinking: (1) Craft beer: It usually has a richer and fuller flavor profile as well as a higher alcohol content, making it suitable for savoring slowly. (2) Industrial beer: It usually has a mild taste and a low alcohol content, making it suitable for drinking in large gulps.

I’ll learn it*, thanks! I was too busy drinking beer to realize it was such an exquisite drink.

I only know that ordinary beer is made with hops, while good beer is brewed from grains

There isn’t much difference when it reaches the stomach