Q.

The right collar of foam

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A correctly poured glass of beer releases the proper amount of CO2 from the beer in the form of foam, making it smooth-tasting.

• A 1-inch collar of foam is recommended for most glass sizes, increases the number of servings oer keg and looks appealing the the drinker.
• Foam is approximately 25 percent liquid beer.
• Selecet a glass that has a wider top than base, is easy to clean and looks good with beer in it.
• Don’t draw the beer by the “down-side” method because it reduces the foam head and your servings per keg. It also cause the beer to look flat and taste gassy.

In most cases, if the glass is held straight so the beer drops directly to the bottom, the beer will draw to foamy.

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What is “THE SHELF LIFE FOR DRAUGHT & PACKAGED BEERS”?

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• 50 days from the Born On date for Anheuser-Busch domestic draught beers.
• 110 days from the Born On date for Anheuser-Busch domestic packaged beers.
• Import and Alliance brands of Anheuser-Busch are marked on the package or kegs to ensure it meets the “Freshness Standards.”

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What is skunky beer and when does it turn skunky?

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Age is not the critical factor. Beer can go skunky almost immediately if it is exposed to sunlight. The older the beer is, the more likely it has been exposed to light. Skunking is the result of a reaction between the hop compounds in a beer and the UV light. When the hops are exposed to UV light, they change and give off sulfur like smell. Most bottled, canned and pasteurized beers will last for many months. Beers in green glass are more vulnerable to light than those in dark bottles as they will let in more UV light. Clear bottles let in the most UV light.