Manila, Philippines – Craft Beer is a type of beer produced in small, independent breweries or ‘microbreweries’. Craft beers are usually produced in smaller batches, and have more effort put into it in terms of recipe and flavor. So, yes, they are normally tastier and have more body and aroma than regular beer.
Let us differentiate craft beer from regular beer in 5 aspects.
Production Process
Craft beer variants are made in small breweries that focus on quality and innovation, while regular beer is mass-produced, focusing on consistency and cost efficiency.
Ingredients
Beers considered as ‘craft beers’ accounts for quality ingredients such as freshly milled malt, innovative hop varieties and sometimes fruits and spices.
Taste
Varieties of craft beer have more robust and fuller flavors, sometimes having unique notes like chocolates or fruits. For example, Nipa brew beers such as Drop Zone exude coffee and dark chocolate notes, while the Exqueeze Me Juicy IPA exudes tropical mango and fruit notes.
Alcohol Content
Although not all, craft beer varieties tend to have higher alcohol percentages than regular beer.
Appearance
Range of color from light shades of yellow, dark brown to much darker shades. In summary, craft beer is known for its innovative and artisanal qualities due to its ingredients, production process and taste,
amongst others.