Small, independent breweries are the most happening places for beer lovers in Los Angeles. These taphouses are unique as they are a source of artisanal and, craft brews. Moreover, the one thing that every beer lover craves is of course a pint of freshly served draft beer, in their favorite Brewery Tap House.
Draft beer, also known as draught beer, is stored in kegs and barrels within a brewery & served via tap openings. Every brewery has its own recipe and is something each brewer takes pride in. It’s also a topic of discussion among many, whether beer tastes better on tap or in a bottle. And interestingly, draft beer is recognized as being better than bottled beer. Some people opine it’s because it is colder, while some think it’s just plain better.
To let you understand why, let’s dig a little deeper and check various scientific factors that contribute to the taste and quality of a beer.
Beer Freshness
Draft beer, that is poured directly from the keg, is likely fresher than bottled one, and fresher is obviously better. Freshness is the key since it contributes a lot to the brew’s flavor. Especially when you are having a beer that is laden with hops like an IPA or a pale ale. This is because hops, carbohydrates, and alcohol in beer are all prone to oxidation due to exposure to oxygen. In turn, it produces an off-flavor, spoiling the quality of the beer over time. And bottled beer is usually exposed to oxygen since it’s removed into separate containers before being served.
Sunlight Exposure
Sunlight is an enemy of bottled beer. Sunlight goes deep in the beer bottle and reacts with the hops in the beer to create compounds that lend a ‘skunky’ smell and an off taste to the beer. This influences the flavor of the beer, turning it more bitter. So, beer bottles are often dark colored and are barely ever clear to prevent spoiling the beer due to sunlight. However, this is just not enough to prevent the beer from being exposed to sunlight over time.
On the contrary, beer poured from the tap in the Brewery Tap House is stored in kegs, and kegs help avoid beer being exposed to sunlight. In this way, you can enjoy the controlled and rich flavors of craft beer without worrying about bitter taste or altered flavor due to sunlight exposure. Contrarily modern kegs with pressurized tops provide an airtight containment to the brew, preventing its oxidation. Moreover, the draft is served and consumed much quicker when brewed, so keep it fresher. Simply put, fresh beer tastes better and stronger.
Conclusion
Unlike bottled beer, draft beer retains its fizz since the pressure is controlled by the kegs, ensuring that the beer is completely carbonated. Draft beer is a favorite choice for many since it bestows a fresh taste of malty and hoppy flavors with ultra-chilled fizz. To say in the end beer tastes better on tap.