What’s in your beer? All about the ingredients
Nearly everyone enjoys indulging in the occasional cold, refreshing glass of beer. However, with beer being such a popular beverage globally, very few can tell you the main ingredients that go into nearly every brew.
Put yourself in the more knowledgeable category and check out what is in that frosty glass.
Here are the main ingredients in your beer…
Water
Almost every beer consists of at least 90% water. However, the water used to create beer needs to be wholly pure and comply with many requirements. If you have ever noticed that the taste of water varies from city to city, this also influences a varied taste.
Does that mean cities with dirtier water have the worst-tasting beer? Not necessarily. By adding minerals, you can try to reproduce higher quality water to alter your end product.
Grain
The type of grain used to brew significantly impacts the end flavor, texture, and clarity. So, pay attention to the kind of grain (wheat, rye, barley, oat) and the amount of time the grain is roasted, as this can add sweeter characteristics to its flavor.
Hops
The hops that are used to are from the flower of the hop plant. The oil within this flower creates a bitter taste in your beverage. There are many different types of hops, which is why that bitter flavor is so varied.
Yeast
Yeast is one ingredient we all know is vital in the creation of beer. Put, yeast converts the sugar into CO2 and alcohol. Yeast also has an impact on the end flavor, adding spicy and fruity notes. Its primary job, however, is creating the booze in the beer you enjoy!
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