Draught Beer Basics

aroma
Determined by malt, grain and fermentation.
head
Produced by bubbles of carbon dioxide rising to the surface. Industry experts
recommend 1” to 1-1/2” head on most varieties.
color
Determined by the kilning of the malts. Can also depend on mashing, boiling and
fermentation.
alcohol content
Beer ranges from less than 3% to just under 30% alcohol by volume.
f l avo r
Determined by the malt, hopes and water used in the brewing process.
carbonation
Carbon Dioxide is a by-product of fermentation.