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What is beer?

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Contd

yBeer is a term for an alcoholic beverage that is

fermented from malted barley and other cereals

and flavored with hops, the flowers from a

particular vine.

yThe alcoholic content of beer varies according

to type, usually between 3.5-10% alcohol byvolume.

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yThe quality of beer depends on the quality

of ingredients.yThe ingredients from which beer is made are water, barley malt, other starchy cereals

such as rice and corn, hops, yeast andsometimes sugars.

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Types of BeersyBasically, beer is categorized into one of

three different categories: lagers, ales, and

the rest fall into a category called specialtybeers.

yThe difference between a lager and an ale is

the type of yeast used in fermentation.

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AlesyAn ale yeast is called top fermenting because

of its tendency to stick together and rise to the

surface of the brew during the first few daysbefore settling to the bottom.

yTo brew ale, fermentation must take place in

warmer temperatures for the yeast to multiply

and enhance fermentation. Ales are usually

higher in alcohol, darker in color and more

distinctively flavored and hopped.

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LagersyThe lager yeast simply flocculates (not at the

surface) and sinks to the bottom. Therefore it is

known as bottom fermenting. Lager yeastsneed cool temperatures during fermentation to

perform their magic.

yLagers tend to be lighter in color and usuallytaste drier than ales. They are generally lessalcoholic and complex. This is the mostcommon beer type sold.

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Service of Beers

yBeer should be served at temperature of 12.5C

15.5C and lager a little cooler at 8.9C -

10.5C. However always remember the guests

preference and request.

yWhilst considering the guest preference a

chilled glass is often recommended in order toprevent a beer from warming faster.

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ContdyWhen pouring bottled lager, it should be

poured down the inside edge of the glass which

is held at slight angles, always pour slowly soas to create a big head (froth).

yBeer glass should be spotlessly clean with no a

grease or finger marks as pouring lager / beerinto a dirty glass can cause it to go flat very

quickly.

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ContdyWhen it is hot weather, extra care must be

taken when pouring as such conditions cause

the beer to work froth much more.

yThe neck of the bottle is never to be inserted in

to lager/beer when pouring.

yWhere bottle of lager/ beer have sediments, alittle lager / beer must be left in the bottle when

pouring to hold back the sediments