Beer is the most popular and most commonly consumed alcoholic beverage in summer. It is not only highly palatable and affordable, but also has a unique flavor that is particularly suitable for hot summers.

Beer is also divided into canned and bottled according to different packaging methods. The so-called "canned" is actually beer packaged in cans, while "bottled" is beer packaged in glass.

Canned beer: usually made of aluminum materials, especially aluminum alloy sheets, which are light, easy to carry and not easy to break. Aluminum cans have good sealing properties and can effectively block air and light, which plays a positive role in the preservation of beer.

Bottled beer: glass bottles or plastic bottles are used as packaging. Glass bottles have high hardness and pressure resistance, which can better protect beer from external influences, but are relatively heavy and fragile. Plastic bottles are lighter, but may not be as environmentally friendly or high-end as glass bottles in the minds of some consumers.

These two kinds of beer seem to be not very different, but in fact, they are very different. If you buy the wrong one, you will not only feel uncomfortable drinking it, but also waste a lot of money.

What is the difference between the two kinds of beer with different packaging?

Difference 1: Different taste

They are both beer, but the taste of canned and bottled is different. Can you feel it?

Generally speaking, bottled beer is more bitter than canned beer, but the gas in the bottle is more than that in the can, and the beer tastes more mellow, making it more enjoyable to drink.

The liquid in canned beer and bottled beer is the same, but the different packaging materials may have a subtle effect on the taste of beer. Some people believe that metal cans may react with certain ingredients in beer, thereby affecting the taste and flavor of beer, but this statement is not absolute, and modern aluminum can technology has greatly reduced this possibility. Canned beer tastes more like a drink with a wine flavor. The taste is relatively light and the bitterness is not obvious. It is not addictive enough to drink, and it is suitable for a drink after get off work.

The reason why these two beers are so different is mainly because canned beer is metal packaging, so the bottle is relatively soft.

In order to make the cans look better, manufacturers will fill some air into the cans to make the bottles more beautiful, but this also makes the taste of canned beer not as pure and mellow as bottled beer.

Difference 2: Different shelf life

The speed of beer deterioration is closely related to the degree of light shielding. The better the light shielding, the longer the beer will usually be stored.

Under the same storage conditions, the translucent packaging of bottled beer is not as light-shielding as the opaque packaging of canned beer, so bottled beer usually deteriorates faster than canned beer. Canned beer usually has a longer shelf life due to its good sealing and barrier properties, and can generally be stored for more than one year. The shelf life of bottled beer is relatively short, generally from a few months to half a year, which is mainly affected by the glass bottle's ability to block light and oxygen. If you need to buy beer with a long shelf life, it is recommended to give priority to canned beer with better light-shielding properties.

Difference 3: Different convenience

Depending on the location of drinking, there is a big difference between bottled beer and canned beer. If you drink nearby, it doesn't matter what beer you choose.

But if the place where we drink is far away and we need to take the beer away, then the difference between the two is huge.

First of all, the packaging of canned beer is more than a little lighter than bottled beer, and it is also harder than bottled beer, so there is basically no need to worry about bumps.

If you drink in the wild or at a camping site, canned beer can be squeezed and stored, making it easy to take away the garbage. Therefore, if you want to carry beer with you, it is recommended to choose lighter canned beer.

Tips for choosing beer

Canned or bottled is only a small part of the factor that determines the taste of beer. The real factors that determine the quality and taste of beer are the production process and raw materials.

In order to let everyone drink beer with a more mellow taste and better quality, I will share with you 3 tips for choosing beer.

1. Look at the ingredient list

When buying beer, we first need to observe the ingredient list of beer. The beer with ingredients such as water, yeast, and malt marked on the ingredient list is of better quality.

But if the ingredient list shows that it also adds rice, syrup and other materials, it is likely to be a beer that cuts corners.

2. Look at the malt content

Beer is a kind of wine fermented and processed with malt, so the malt content is closely related to the quality of beer.

Generally speaking, beer with a wort content of more than 14 degrees, high-concentration wort can fully show the rich aroma of malt, making the taste of beer richer and mellower, and the taste will be more delicious.

Therefore, when buying beer, we recommend buying beer with a wort content of more than 14 degrees.

3. Look at the alcohol content

Alcohol content is also a criterion for judging a good bottle of beer. Generally speaking, beer with an alcohol content of more than 4 degrees is a relatively good beer, otherwise it is a poor quality beer.

There are significant differences between canned beer and bottled beer in terms of packaging materials, taste quality, storage and transportation, and consumption scenarios. Consumers can weigh and choose according to their needs and preferences. No matter which packaging form of beer is chosen, attention should be paid to factors such as quality, freshness and taste to ensure the best drinking experience. Remind everyone that excessive drinking can easily harm the body. For the health of your family and yourself, I hope everyone can drink as appropriate.