**History of Draught Beer:**
– Beer served directly from barrels until the invention of the beer engine in 1785.
– Evolution of the term “draught” from Old English.
– Establishment of the term “draught” for serving or drinking beer.
– Variation in spelling as “draught” in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, and “draft” in North America.
– Pronunciation variations based on regional accents.
– Key historical milestones like the introduction of artificial carbonation and the founding of CAMRA.
**Types of Draught Beer:**
– Keg beer: Pressurized after fermentation with carbon dioxide or gas mixtures.
– Shift from cask ale to keg beer in the UK for easier handling.
– CAMRA’s advocacy for traditional cask beer and support for microbreweries.
– Use of nitrogen in creamy beers for a smooth palate and foamy appearance.
– Differences in storage and serving temperatures between cask and keg beer.
**Canned and Bottled Draught Beer:**
– Marketing use of “draft/draught” for canned/bottled beers to imply cask/keg-like taste.
– Examples like Miller Genuine Draft and Guinness stout in Draught-flow cans.
– Utilization of nitrogen widgets or cellulose fibers in bottles for smooth beer.
– Implications of draft beer in East Asia for unpasteurized canned/bottled beer.
– Focus on fresher taste and shorter shelf-life compared to conventional beers.
**Benefits and Storage of Draught Beer:**
– Benefits include fresher taste, optimal carbonation levels, cost-effectiveness, and reduced packaging waste.
– Proper storage temperatures for cask and keg beer.
– Importance of clean lines, specialized keg storage systems, and monitoring CO2 levels for freshness.
**Serving and Quality Control of Draught Beer:**
– Importance of correct glassware, proper pouring techniques, and maintaining carbonation.
– Guidelines for serving promptly, educating staff, and enhancing the drinking experience.
– Quality control measures such as taste tests, monitoring keg levels, addressing feedback, staff training, and implementing quality assurance protocols.
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Draught beer, also spelt draft, is beer served from a cask or keg rather than from a bottle or can. Draught beer served from a pressurised keg is also known as keg beer.
