Why does the same brand of beer taste different in europe?!
Why does the same brand of beer taste different in europe?
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Different countries have different laws regarding what goes into a beer. Budweiser has dozens of recipes to meet these laws. Usually, it comes down to the type and amount of adjuncts that they can put into the batch.
It's not the water as that is filtered to purity and minerals are then added depending on the beer. Beer, generally, is less alcoholic in Europe than in the USA as European breweries are taxed by how strong the beer is.
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in Europe the beer also tends to have a higher alcohol content than in the US. They brewing process is different since the US has different laws on what can actually be called "beer"
The biggest difference is pasteurization. All bottled and canned beer sold in the U.S. is pasteurized. The process changes, and ruins the flavor.
Actually, some brands of beer taste different anywher you go. Not just across the pond. Some can tell in different states that it tastes different than the beer they purchase t home.
This can be caused by several reasons.
-Different recipes for different markets: Last time I heard, Guinness had 11 different stout recipes.
-Age/condition of the product: The stresses of transport and storage (such as time, heat, light, etc) affect the taste. Depending on the distribution and sales channels imported beers you buy at your local store can be several months old.
-Different brewing locations = different water used: Many of the larger breweries will produce their beer in multiple locations to reduce the cost and difficulty of shipping. Water is the largest ingredient by volume and affects the taste.
-Bottle color: Light waves from the sun or fluorescent lights cause the "skunky" taste. You have probably noticed that more often with green or clear bottled beer because they offer little to no protection. Brown bottles protect beer the best. Some breweries like Heineken use brown bottles in their home market but green bottles in the US because uneducated consumers think "green bottles mean good beer" and will pay more for it.