The New Year is approaching, and the flavor of the New Year is getting stronger. Buying New Year’s goods is always the highlight of the "busy year". Whether you are giving New Year gifts or entertaining relatives and friends during the Spring Festival, alcohol plays an important role. In addition to white wine and red wine, many people enjoy drinking beer all year round. Nowadays, there are various types and flavors of beer. Facing the shelves full of beer in the supermarket, many friends are dazzled by it. In fact, choose a good bottle of beer. , there is no need to judge the price, or whether it is imported or domestic. You need to understand the following two indicators first.

Original wort concentration, also known as wort concentration, is one of the most important indicators to distinguish the quality of beer. Usually the degree marked on the beverage bottle represents the alcohol content, referred to as "alcohol degree", while the "degree" of beer represents the concentration of wort, which specifically refers to "the weight ratio of fermentable sugars before fermentation ( Expressed by P) or the concentration of wort extract”. The higher the concentration of the original wort, the higher the nutritional value, the taste is mellow and soft, and the foam is fine and long-lasting, which is one of the hard indicators of beer.

Low-concentration beer

Original wort concentration: 6 P-8 P, with the lowest alcohol content, usually 2%. It is generally consumed as a refreshing drink and has poor stability, so it is not suitable Store for long periods of time.

Medium strength beer

Original wort concentration: 8 P-12 P. Taking 10 P as an example, the alcohol content is about 3.5%. It is the main product of my country’s mid-to-high-end industrial beer production. Variety is usually around 10 P.

High-concentration beer

Original wort concentration: 12 P-20 P, alcohol content is about 5%. It is internationally recognized that beer with an original wort concentration exceeding 12 P is a high-grade beer and is nutritious. It has high value, full aroma, mellow taste, fine foam, relatively long shelf life and the best taste.

Original wort concentration and alcohol content

Many friends mistake the original wort concentration for alcohol content, or confuse the two. In fact, the alcohol content refers to the wort that has been fermented by yeast, which converts sugar into alcohol, carbon dioxide and other nutrients such as ester alcohols. This gives rise to the name "alcohol content". In layman's terms, it is the percentage of alcohol in the entire bottle of beer, and The alcohol content of liquor is the same and is usually marked by volume percentage, such as 2.8%vol, which means that every 100ml of beer in this bottle of beer contains 2.8ml of pure alcohol.

Traditional beer raw materials are simple, including malt, yeast, hops and water. Beers that are still brewed using traditional raw materials are called "craft beer". Different brewing processes have created thousands of varieties. "Craft beer" with a unique flavor will be slightly better in terms of taste and aroma.

In daily life, the beer that people often drink in food stalls or restaurants is called "industrial lager". In addition to the above four ingredients, starch, corn, syrup, and rice are also used. The lower-end ones even use syrups, spices, pigments, etc. The main purpose is to reduce the cost of beer brewing, reduce the brewing time, or adjust the taste of beer.

After understanding the two important indicators of beer, let me share 8 kinds of good beers with good quality, low price and smooth taste. As the Spring Festival is approaching, you might as well buy a few boxes and drink them with your family and friends in the New Year. It will be endless fun.

1. Tsingtao Beer - White Beer

Tsingtao White Beer can be said to be the well-deserved "light of domestic products". The original wort concentration is 11.0 P. You can only see it in the ingredient list. When it comes to malt, hops, yeast and water, the ingredients can be said to be very solid. Because the yeast remains in the liquor, the liquor looks a bit turbid. It is a turbid wheat beer. The white beer has rich aroma, fine foam and malty aroma. It is more harmonious with the fruity aroma, the wine is refreshing and easy to drink, and it tastes refreshing and comfortable. Highly recommended.

Tips: There are certain techniques for pouring this Qingdao whole wheat white beer. First, chill it in advance, pour it at an angle of 45 degrees when pouring, and finally shake it to pour out all the essence yeast. It activates the flavor of the entire beer.

2. Snow Beer - Braving the End of the World

China Resources Snow Beer has many products, the overall brewing process is better, the taste is popular with everyone, and the sales volume is high, but to say Which one is high-quality and low-priced, the Brave World series is the first to be chosen. The raw materials of this Brave World series are water, malt, and hops, and beer syrup is added to adjust the overall taste. The original wort concentration is 8.0 P, and the alcohol content is not high, 2.5. %vol, you don’t have to worry about getting drunk if you drink a few more bottles. The wine is crystal clear and has a refreshing and sweet taste. With the slogan “Snow Beer, bravely venture into the world”, it is very popular among young friends. During the Spring Festival, friends gather together. You might as well buy a few boxes and chat, drink and have fun together.

3. Yanjing Beer - Pure White Beer

Yanjing's puree white beer is the "best" among domestic beers. The original wort concentration is 12.0 P. The raw materials are mineral water, malt, wheat germ, hops and yeast. The brewing process strictly follows the purity method. There is no addition of starch and other auxiliary materials, making the wheat aroma rich and unique. It has a refreshing entrance and a more obvious killing taste. The alcohol smell is mixed with cloves. The taste is neither reckless nor obtrusive, and easy to drink. It is a good beer brewed in a down-to-earth manner.

4. Laote Beer - Pure Golden Beer

It is undeniable that Tsingtao Beer and Laoshan Beer have good taste and high reputation, but there is also a good local beer in Qingdao that is of high quality and low price. Little known, that is Laote beer. The original wort concentration of Laote beer is 10.0 P. The raw materials are Laoshan spring water, malt, hops and rice. Among them, the famous, clear and sweet Laoshan spring water provides unique conditions for brewing high-quality Laote beer. It is the so-called "water" It’s the blood of beer”. This beer is packaged in glass bottles with a pull-tab opening design, which is very convenient, smooth and sweet in the mouth, and the price is not high. The only drawback is the lack of marketing and promotion, which has led to the low popularity of this good beer. If you meet a friend Don’t miss it, buy a few boxes and take them home to drink slowly.

5. Haidilao Beer - German Wheat Beer

Many people don’t know that Haidilao, a group that is “not doing its job properly”, always likes to make cross-border products, except for hot pot , Haidilao’s beer is also remarkable. Haidilao beer mainly includes three types: German wheat, classic barley and dark lager. Among them, German wheat is the most prominent. It has traditional beer ingredients and the original wort concentration reaches 13 degrees. No wonder Haidilao calls it "craft beer". ", and you can smell the aroma of wheat, banana, and cloves. The entrance is full of banana flavor and has a smooth taste. Overall, it can be regarded as a very standard German wheat beer.

6. Heineken Beer

Heineken Beer can be said to be the conscience of industrial lager beer. It insists on using an all-malt formula, with an original wort concentration of 11.4 P and an alcohol content of 11.4 P. 5.0%vol, full of mellow flavor in the mouth, rich and delicate foam, refreshing taste, and just the right amount of bitterness. The price of seven or eight yuan is definitely the first choice for industrial lager beer. At the beginning of the new year, relatives and friends gather together to have a bottle of Heineken. Happy star.

7. White Bear Beer

White Bear Beer is produced in Belgium. The original wort concentration is 11.6 P and the alcohol content is 4.7%vol. It is a common beer in bars and is popular among young people. favorite. The production process of this beer is quite special. It undergoes secondary fermentation after kegging, and is not filtered during bottling, which can retain natural substances to the greatest extent. In addition to normal raw materials, White Bear beer also adds some spices to give it a unique taste. It is fragrant and mellow, with a touch of bitterness and a charming aftertaste, making people feel relaxed and happy.

8. Xinjiang Beer—Wusu Beer

Wusu Beer is known as the “Deadly Big Wusu” by people in the world. Although it is not as well-known as Harbin Beer, Yanjing Beer, and Tsingtao Beer, it is It also has a history of more than 30 years. In recent years, Wusu has jumped from an "unknown" Xinjiang beer to a popular "Internet celebrity beer" across the country. Wusu is very popular for two main reasons:

1. The alcohol content is relatively high, ordinary beer only has 2.5%vol, while Wusu’s alcohol content reaches 4%vol, which is higher in alcohol and makes you sober. It is slower and gives you a "high" feeling after drinking it. Although it is one of Wusu's selling points, it has been controversial.

2. The original wort concentration is 9 P. The taste of Wusu is quite satisfactory, relatively mellow, not astringent and not bitter. The key is that it has a large capacity and is relatively affordable. Friends who have not tried it before can try it.

Beer belongs to everyone. Whether a bottle of beer tastes good or not should be evaluated and judged by drinkers. After all, it is difficult for everyone to agree. The above 8 kinds of beer are good industrial beers carefully selected by Laojing. In the face of variety Friends who don’t know how to start with the complicated beer can learn from it and choose a beer they like. During the Spring Festival, relatives and friends gather together, toast to celebrate, open their hearts and speak freely, but be careful not to drink too much good wine, being a little tipsy is better than being drunk.