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Beer in all its various forms has been around for centuries. Whether it's called beer, ale, stout, porter, amber or any other beer style, beer has a long and storied history. Traditionally, beer has been available in kegs, and not until the 20th century did bottling and canning come into prominence. Regardless of style, beer is brewed essentially the same. There are subtle differences of course, but all beer has a mix of ingredients mixed and fermented by brewing experts with the help of technology. Technology has revolutionized the beer industry, not so much through brewing techniques, but packaging and transportation methods. Canning and Bottling Beer For hundreds of years, beer was available only in kegs. That changed in the early-mid 20th century, when bottling and canning came into prominence. With the advent of bottling and canning, brewers were able to distribute their beer to more markets with greater efficiency. There's been an unfortunate trend of people drinking beer directly out of the bottle or can. While convenient, it isn't how beer was meant to be consumed. Certainly there's nothing wrong with people choosing how they want to consume their beer, but there are aspects of canned and bottled beer that are distinctly different than keg beer, which is beer produced and packaged in its natural state. Keg beer is pure beer, as it was meant to be brewed. There's nothing wrong with bottled or canned beer, but it is produced differently than keg beer, out of necessity. To ensure a long shelf life without refrigeration, bottled and canned beer often has added preservatives and injected carbonation to make certain the beer remains stable. On the other hand, keg beer is a direct, natural product. Have you ever been on a brewery tour? Notice how you're served your samples at the end of the tour. The brewery wants to put its best foot forward - they want to serve you their best and give you the best impression. As a result, you're served beer directly from the keg, not from a bottle or can. That's beer in its natural state - fresh from the tap. Try this experiment, just for fun. The next time you're enjoying beer, consume it only from the bottle or the can. Then, the following time, consume it only from the keg (on tap) in a glass. Be sure to notice which gives you more intestinal gas from carbonation! The beer you consume direct from the keg will be smoother, better tasting, and easier to digest. Beer is a great and well loved beverage, no matter how it's consumed. However, next time out, enjoy your beer as the brewer intended - direct from the keg. You'll appreciate the smoother taste!
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Jim Hofman is a beer lover who learned to enjoy keg beer from his father. Jim created a new website devoted to keg beer , beer trivia, and beer resources. You are welcome to reprint this article - but get your own unique content version here.
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