Why do draught beers, canned and bottled beers of the same brand taste so much different?
Draught and canned beer often have a higher carbonation level than the bottled product, simply because of the way they are packaged. Aluminum cans also have a coating on the inside that can, arguably, change the flavor of the beer over time. Glass bottles, on the other hand, are inert and do not react with the product. However, beer in green bottles can be affected by sunlight, causing it to “go skunky.” Ultraviolet radiation from sunlight or fluorescent lighting can alter the hop chemistry, causing a skunk-like aroma. 4. What are the laws surrounding beer shipments? Currently, state governments are writing or have passed legislation that will severely restrict the shipment of alcoholic beverages from state-to-state. The restrictions involve collecting state taxes and the three-tier states that involved distributors. The current laws limit your beer selection to what the distributors will deliver to local retailers, thus cutting off access to the smaller microbreweries. Write, call or
