Beer
Beer is produced by the brewing and fermentation of starches, mainly derived from malted grains – most commonly malted barley, although wheat, maize (corn), and rice are widely used. Most beer is flavored with hops, which add bitterness and act as a natural preservative, though other flavorings such as herbs or fruit may occasionally be included. The basic ingredients of beer are water, malted barley, yeast and hops.
History:
In the early 1700’s troops and British citizens living in India as part of the colonial rule did not have access to good British ale and any attempts to ship the malt British ales to them resulted in spoilage, due to the extreme temperatures and rolling of the seas. A brewer discovered that a high dose of hops and increased alcohol content preserved his ales and during the long voyage to India.
American pale ale
History/About:
This style is basically the American version of an English pale ale using American hops, malt, yeast and water as the ingredients.
American India pale ale (IPA)
History/About:
An American version of the English style India Pale Ale using all American ingredients: Yeast, malt, water.
History/About:
Amber Ales were created by American craft beer brewers in the early 1980’s. They are known as Red Ales in some regions.
Beer styles are divided into the two main groups of Ales and Lagers. While there are many differences between the two, the most important distinction is the flavor. Generally ales have more fruity, robust flavors than lagers while lagers can be more crisp and subtle. Ales are often referred to as being "top fermented" by the way they stay on top of the beer during primary fermentation and Lagers are referred to as "bottom fermented" because lager yeast tends to settle to the bottom and ferment.
Draft System Overview (Provided by Summit Brewing Company)
There are three main types of draft systems.
1. Direct Draw – Kegs are stored directly underneath the taps, not in a remote cooler. This system generally holds from 1 to 5 kegs and is easy to clean. Bar supplies should not be stored in the unit because the constant opening of the doors can warm the unit and cause excess foaming.
Beer styles are divided into the two main groups of Ales and Lagers. While there are many differences between the two, the most important distinction is the flavor. Generally ales have more fruity, robust flavors than lagers while lagers can be more crisp and subtle. Ales are often referred to as being "top fermented" by the way they stay on top of the beer during primary fermentation and Lagers are referred to as "bottom fermented" because lager yeast tends to settle to the bottom and ferment.