FAQ about Beer

Is beer healthy? Is beer good for you? ​

While we will let your doctor decide if you should drink or not we will say that studies have shown that drinking in moderation may provide some healthful benefits. Studies have shown that consuming beer in moderation can lower your risk of stroke (The bad kind of stroke.) and heart disease.

Don't believe us? Check out the AskMen's article. 



What causes beer bubbles? Why is beer fizzy? What is carbonation in beer? 

Beer bubbles, beer fizz or carbonation is caused by the action of yeast. When the yeast eat the sugars in beer they produce a by-product of carbon dioxide (CO2) and alcohol. Carbon dioxide is a gas that dissolves in the liquid and remains that way under pressure until you open the beer. You can further release the CO2 by pouring beer into a glass. When you do this the CO2 that is released during the pour into the glass from inside the beer carries some of the aroma with it. Some beer brewers actually enhance the natural carbonation causing their beer to be especially carbonated.



What exactly is beer? 

Beer is a fermented alcoholic drink made by fermenting cereal grains such as barley, wheat and oats. The yeast added in beer eat the sugars in these grains and then the yeast expels alcohol as a by-product (although a much desired by-product). After a period of time the yeast become saturated in alcohol and start to die off. When it reaches this point, the beer is then fermented. The main ingredients in beer are water, barley, hops and yeast. 

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What's the main difference in Lagers and Ales? 

Ales are top fermented and Lagers are bottom fermented. During fermentation the lager yeast float to the bottom and ale yeast float to the top.

Also, ales are typically brewed at warmer temperatures than lagers. This is why ales are more common among home brewers.

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