SCHMATZ German Craft Beer is proud of its aroma and flavor derived from the ingredients themselves, as well as its high quality, as it uses only four ingredients based on the "German Beer Purity Law." Additionally, by using live yeast managed and cultured in yeast banks at universities in Germany, we achieve complex flavors and rich colors, and also focus on improving beer foam formation and retention. To help you enjoy SCHMATZ German Craft Beer, which we confidently deliver, even more deliciously, this time we will introduce three tips for drinking it!
1. Optimal Temperature for Maximum Flavor
Extremely cold beer tastes great, doesn't it? However, chilling it too much can make it difficult to appreciate the beer's inherent aroma and flavor. While the ideal temperature varies depending on the beer type, for beers where you want to enjoy the aroma, it's best to drink it about 5 to 10 minutes after taking it out of the refrigerator.
Germans also drink cold beer, but instead of chilling it in the refrigerator like Japanese people do, they prefer to keep it at below 14℃, the temperature of the cellars typically found in German homes. German cellars are cold and dry, so simply storing beer there results in perfectly chilled beer. However, in hot summer months, they sometimes chill it in the refrigerator to around 4℃.
While there are times you want to enjoy extremely cold beer, the deliciousness of beer isn't just about the crispness or refreshing sensation. To fully savor SCHMATZ German Craft Beer, please try to find the temperature that best brings out the aroma and flavor for each type of beer!
2. The Best Way to Pour Beer for Deliciousness
For an even more delicious drink,工夫を. The "Three-Pour Method" is key.
To enjoy SCHMATZ German Craft Beer deliciously, the "three-pour method" is key. For the first pour, pour vigorously to create foam. The reason for creating foam first is that strong foam prevents oxidation, making it harder for the aroma to dissipate. Don't hesitate; focus on "creating foam" for the first pour. However, be careful not to over-pour with too much force.
As you watch the bubbles, almost as if they are breathing, you'll notice them settle down. Once they do, for the second pour, fill it until the foam slightly exceeds the rim of the glass. Finally, for the third pour, slowly pour the remaining beer, and the foam will gently rise above the rim of the glass, creating an ideal visual balance of foam to beer. If you pour it into a dedicated beer glass, you can successfully pour one bottle of beer using this method.
Also, for beers like Weizen, mixing the yeast accumulated at the bottom of the bottle will allow you to enjoy the yeast flavor even more. This is one of the interesting aspects of German craft beer: the taste changes significantly depending on whether you do this or not. Simply storing the bottle upside down in the refrigerator is often not enough to dislodge the stuck yeast, so try gently shaking the bottle up and down or rolling it horizontally on a table. If you have time, it's best to do this about an hour before drinking.
3. For more dedication, consider glass selection too.
To savor beer more deeply
To enjoy the deliciousness of craft beer, we also recommend using a glass that suits the type of beer. One point that changes how beer is enjoyed depending on the glass is the width of the rim and the overall shape. A wide rim makes it easier to perceive rich aromas, and a beer glass with a curved structure that swells and narrows has the advantage of creating convection currents that enhance the aroma. Alternatively, a tall, straight type promotes better head formation and accentuates crispness.
Furthermore, the thickness of the glass changes the impression of the mouthfeel. The temperature transmitted to the mouth varies with the thickness of the glass, and it allows for a more delicate taste to be perceived. Speaking of temperature, whether the glass has a stem or not is also important. Designs with stems prevent the temperature of your hand from warming the beer, while for some types of beer, there are also stemless options where you intentionally transfer hand warmth while drinking.
Please try comparing drinks with glasses you have at home or newly acquired ones, and enjoy the changes in aroma and taste! This will further expand your enjoyment of German craft beer.
