Budweiser vs Microbrews: A Scientific Analysis

Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2009/06/15/The_Science_of_a_Good_Beer

Brewmaster Dave McLean outlines the differences between small craft brewers and larger breweries like Budweiser or Coors. McLean argues that large breweries apply "science to a process that doesn't want to be the same every time" in order to generate the greatest mass appeal.

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Most of the time when we order up some beers, we're just happy to put that life-giving elixir into our bellies, especially after a rough work week. But it isn't often that we actually consider how the delicious beer is created.

Sure, we know that you need hops, whatever those are, and water, and some other stuff, and then you put it in a pot and ... then ... beer happens? Not quite.

Dave McLean details the science of brewing, from the perspective of a craft brewer. - Down to a Science

Dave McLean has a degree in brewing science from UC Davis and is the owner and brewmaster at San Francisco's Magnolia Pub & Brewery.

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[Mrmikeshelton]

It has more drinkability, yeah, it's closer to water. awesome!

[bonis317]

I find it offensive when beer doesn't have strong flavors

[reaperq1]

Fuck piss water beer

[footballelmaestro123]

dunno why they were laughing..... he was only stating facts

[MASSRCOR]

I don't waste my time on pisswater.

Sierra Nevada FTW!

[MrCOLTSR2]

Budweiser is crap ....advertising can fool many people a lot of the time...i seriously doubt your average bud drinker has ever tasted some of the amazing real beers of the world...hard to believe people still buy buds anywhere...like drinking fizzy water...

[hmt741]

sierra nevada pale ale all the way

[herbprophet]

@bonis317 "I find you offensive, for finding me offensive"

[feikedoi]

@surfbouy same here, kudos from Brasil.

[surfbouy]

I just make my own.

[MrJM1878]

@TheTechNerdShow Blue Moon is a great beer:)

[TheTechNerdShow]

Budweiser is terrible....If I'm at a grocery store I usually try and get Blue Moon (winter abby) and Sierra Nevada Torpedos (if they have them).