Dark beer

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

What is the difference between dark beer and light beer? The original traditional beers are dark. Until the 19th century, technology did not allow the processing of m alt in such a way that the drink acquired light shades. Absolutely all beers were either dark or semi-dark.

Differences in color appeared due to the peculiarities of the production of different varieties of the drink. It all depends on the m alt that is used in the creation process. For light beer, only light m alt is used. To obtain it, barley is germinated and dried at a certain temperature. In the manufacture of dark varieties, dark, burnt, caramel, and light m alt are used in different proportions.

Dark m alt is made from germinated barley, dried at a temperature reaching 105 °C. Dark beers have fewer hops than light beers, resulting in a milder flavor. In addition, there are other, less significant differences in the technologies for preparing different types of drink.

Dark unfiltered beer is a classic. Despite,that modern brewing has made it possible to produce varieties with different tastes, completely independent of their color (chocolate-coffee, raisin, dried fruit, smoked or sweetish, sometimes fruity flavors), real connoisseurs consider natural drinks to be real.

The best snack for dark beer is a neutral cheese with a mild, calm taste that does not interfere with enjoying the drink itself. Perfect for smoked meats. It is noteworthy that dry fish in this context is not considered a good option for “accompaniment”. Also, according to gourmets, dark chocolate and dark beer go well together.

The benefit of the drink lies primarily in the high iron content, which is reduced in the production of light varieties due to mandatory filtration. The highest iron content is found in Mexican and Spanish dark beers. Therefore, the use of dark varieties helps to increase the level of hemoglobin, which delivers oxygen to organs and tissues.

Russian dark beer is not inferior to famous European brands in taste and quality. It is in stable demand, but, compared to light, its assortment is not replenished with new products.

Sometimes, due to ignorance of many aspects of production and the subtleties of tastes, beer is divided into two classes only by the criterion of color: lager (bottom-fermented) and ale (top-fermented). This is a delusion. In fact, the technology of both bottom and top fermentation allows you to getbeer of different shades. In other words, it is impossible to judge which of the mentioned classes a beer belongs to by color alone.

It has been observed that different types of drinks are perceived differently depending on the time of day and year. It is believed that dark beer is a drink more suitable for the evening and more preferable for the cold season. You need to drink it from glasses or mugs made of natural materials (porcelain, wood, ceramics or glass).