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Show Daily Utah Chronicle, Thursday, June 2, 1983 Pac Nine Take offwith a foreigner SyofDra irfyonlbirowDin) - by Ray Carson Chronicle staff Varieties of ale include cream ale, pale ale and brown ale. Another type of beer is called stout or porter. This is a dark, heavy beer. It is similar to bock beer but is thicker, more strongly flavored and more alcoholic. Most stouts are imported from Europe and are an acquired taste. Malt liquor is an American term for any beer : The school year's over.7 Vacation is here. The advertising media will show us how much fun we're supposed to have this summer; especially with a thirst quenching beverage in our hand. For many college students, that beverage will be beer.. During the hot summer months, American beer consumption will rise as much as 30 percent Americans drink more beer than any other alcoholic beverage. It has become an institution in the American ethic of fun, along with hot dogs, baseball and barbecues. The United States has hundreds of breweries that produce thousands of domestic brands. Then there's Europe. Of the more than 3,000 breweries in the world, the majority are in Europe. Germany alone has over 1,400 that has an alcohol content higher than breweries. If Americans consider beer a national pasttime, then the Europeans consider it a national treasure. Quality, taste and color are necessary elements. These folks take their beer very seriously. It is to be enjoyed. This article will explore the wide world of beer and the types States. The History of Beer Beer is the oldest alcoholic beverage known to man. After all, any vegetable matter will ferment if given sufficient moisture, appropriate temperature range and some type of common yeast. Needless to say, man made quick use of this process. The Babylonians were using beer for religious purposes in 6000 B.C. Early beer was made from barley, wheat or honey. Honey beer was known as mead. Until the middle ages, beer was brewed by individual families. The beer was made exclusively by women. As populations grew and families began to have more diverse occupations, the brewing of wine and beer became the responsibility of monks and churches. In the 1200s the first commercial brewery opened in Hamburg Germany. Beer became the dominant drink in Europe. It was also very popular in the New World. The first American brewery opened in New Amsterdam (New f .aL llmj 4C, available in Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming and California. A few of them are also available in Utah. These beers are not the only good brews available. Samples of quality beer imports. Beer: Some of the Best in the West York) in 1612. As beer trade grew in America, the beer became quite different from European tradition. Americans tend to like paler, light beers withmore carbonation and a malty flavor. Although most beer is made with barley malt, many American breweries add corn or rice to lighten the color. This also lowers the quality of taste and aroma. This is why most American beers have less "taste" than imported beers. The Beer Process . Hofbrau Oktoberfest Beer. A dark amber beer from Bavaria. Excellent taste and body with a good mixture of hops and malt taste. A fairly high alcohol content. Carlsberg Beer: A light colored beer from Denmark. Although heavier in taste and body than most American brews, it is lighter than most European beers. The same company makes the famous Elephant Malt Liquor. Eagle Rock: A local brew made in Idaho Falls. Can only be found in Idaho. Better quality and taste than many American beers. Worth trying. AfofottThis Canadian company is the oldest continuous brewery in North America (1786). The most popular brands are Molson Canadian, Golden and Molson Ale. These beers are very popular in America. A good American-styl- e brew with extra taste. EKU 28: The heaviest malt liquor available. Excellent taste and aroma with a strong aftertaste. Almost a wine. Well worth trying, ' but not for the lighthearted. available. Anchor Steam: The only steam beer This San Francisco beer is a fairly standard American beer with a distinctive taste. Gold Fassil: A good Austrian beer. Light m enough to be palatable to most American tastes. Pilsener Ur quell: One of the best lagers available. This beer is the original Pilsener beer from Pilsen Czechoslavakia and is rate highly by beer experts. It has excellent taste and a distinctive aroma. Best of all, it's available in Utah. Bass Pale Ale: A good example of English ales. Dark amber color, excellent balance and a nice taste. Holland "Brand" Beer: The brewery has, existed since 1340. This is an excellent lager. Pale gold in color, with a good light but, TypesofBeer There are several types of beer. The most -- 1 m 5 only about eight brands available. According to a local liquor store employee, the situation will probably stay the same. The state doesn't have the available refrigerated storage space for large import orders. They also don't have a qualified beer expert to know what to order, and they believe there is no need to increase imports since they wouldn't sell well. Despite this attitude, there is a large number of Utahns who enjoy quality beer. So, for the connoisseurs in Utah, here is a list of some of the best in the West. These beers are and brands available in the western United aroma. fl percent. The most renowned of all malt liquors is EKU 28 from Bavaria. It has a strong taste, dark amber color and an alcohol content that will put you on the floor; 13.2 percent. Light (low calorie) beer is fairly new. It is fermented at a higher temperature so more of the carbohydrates (sugars) are turned into alcohol, thus giving it less calories. Since it has more alcohol, most breweries dilute it with water to tame it down. This, unfortunately, also dilutes the taste. Although selection of quality beer is limited in Utah, there are some varieties available in the state liquor stores. Unfortunately, there are : The process of making beer is quite simple. A : t i ii i i vcgciauic tunnel, usually uautjr wan, ta mashed, mixed with water and left to ferment for 12 hours. It is then put into a vat and boiled several times. At this point, hops are added and the mixture is boiled again. Then hops and other solid materials are removed. The liquid mix, called wort, is then put into storage tanks and mixed with yeast. The beer is left in these tanas to ierment ior anywnere irom iwo wccrs 'to several months depending on the strength and quality of the brand. The longer a beer ferments, the stronger the alcohol content gets and the better the qualities of taste, color and A .aiconoi content, ' i ne aiconoi content ranges from 3 percent to 4 percent by weight. In America, most domestic beers are lagers; either of the Pilsener or Dortmunder styles. These types tend to be pale gold in color and have a more malty taste. Oktoberfest beer is a lager that is usually made in Germany. It is amber or brown in color, has a heavier hops taste and a slightly higher alcohol content. Other varieties of lager include steam beer and bock (dark) beer. The next heaviest beer is ale. Most ales are European. They have a fuller body, more aromatic smell and a heavier hops taste than lager. They also have a higher alcohol content (4.0 percent to 5.6 percent) than lager. Some. European ales have an alcohol content as high as 12 percent. When most Americans think of European beer, they are actually thinking of ale. distinctive taste. Considered the royal brand of Holland by appointment of the queen. Comes in a white ceramic bottle. St. Pauli Girl: This German lager is mainly brewed for export. A pale beer with a nice light taste. It has more carbonation than most German beers. Popular in America because of its light taste. The name refers to the "red light" district in Munich. Available in Utah. Foster's Lager and Tooths KB: These two lagers are fairly typical of Australian beer.; Heavier than most American beers both in taste level. Not the best Australian beers . and alcohol but worm trying, as they are available in Utah. The Australians drink a lot of beer and it shows in these two brews they come in quart cans. Hacker-Pscho- rr Oktoberfest Beer. This beer can only be found in New York, Florida and California. Rare but well worth seeking. This is the original Oktoberfest beer. Dark amber color with excellent taste and body. Very high alcohol content on tap, it approaches 13 percent. This beer is most of the reason the Munich Oktoberfest is such a renowned party.' ' , Get hooted on gtvin0 end YOft'll receive a FREE Uovle Ticket- -' -- -- or yon can enjoy a FREE meal on the Uof U Food Service. Bipod Drive Today in the Marriott Library Auditorium from 9 to 4 umvEnsiTY ofuihh BLOOD DOIJOR PROGRfiE3 fi |
