There are so many terms that you may encounter in appreciating beer. Two of these words would be microbrew and craft beer. What could craft beer mean and why the distinction of crafted beers?

Before the name craft or crafted beers were coined the term microbrew was often in use. Microbrew was the word used to describe beer that was brewed by small and independent breweries. It was the term that pertained to a special brand of beer that one would likely find in a small shop or a local pub. And because of these factors, people built a distinction between mass produced beers and microbrew beers. Everyone considered a microbrew innovative and exciting compared to plain-tasting traditional beers.

However as the world contentedly sipped their microbrew beers with pride, they did not knew that the term microbrew was not actually a term for exotic beers. It was rather a legal term that describes beer makers according to their sizes. A microbrewery that had a limited production rate is actually producing microbrew beers. Furthermore, microbrewery companies are becoming large corporations like the Boston Beer Company.

As the name craft beer began to emerge different brands are also being taken into consideration. Beer drinkers actually find it a privilege to be able to drink finely crafted beers since they know there has been a lot of effort placed in their beers. The Brewers Association has provided the correct definition of craft beer considering that craft beer is “one that is small, independent and traditional.”

And so considering the correct definition of microbrew and craft beer is it now safe to assume that crafted beer is tastier, more flavorful than regular beer? Technically even if the Brewers Association has provided an improved definition of craft beer it still does not mean that this kind of beer is better.

Therefore the taste and flavor of this kind of beer may depend on the drinker. Some may regard craft beer as unique and therefore more exotic while there are also some that are uncomfortable with brewing beers this way and would rather be with comfortable regular beer.

Beer has been a part of the lives of people enjoying the taste of it. Today, grabbing such drink has become more available as one can put up a home kegging system to brew beer. If you are one who fancies home produced products, setting up a kegging system is the best step to take.

Basically, a kegging system is comprised of a keg, CO2 gas tank, pressure regulator and hoses. This is more advanced than what is traditionally used – the barrel system where you have to wait for years in order to have the first taste on your produce. This can be simply set up to start working with the home brewed beer. If you are not technical savvy, you can just take the services of some stores to have it set for you. Several stores offer such supplies. But because shopping has been extended to the online world, you can conveniently avail of such product online.

Kegging system usually costs $200 during the initial set up. This is a starter system that is not that complex, perfect for those who are just starting to brew beer. The price though changes according to where you are to avail of the system. Online shopping for instance would ask you for additional shipping cost.

Sometimes, one might question the need to set up this kegging system. Practically, why would you set up your own brewing system when you can just visit stores to buy your own beer? Primarily, you will be saved from the hassles of spending your time and effort when you would just buy readily available beer in stores. But, what makes this system a lot nicer is the fact that you are sure that the ingredients used are of high quality. Furthermore, if you have the passion in brewing your own beer, it would be a lot more meaningful to have your first taste on it.

These are just some of the basic things that you need to know about setting up your very own kegging system at home. There might be a need to really put your effort in setting up and completing the process but the greater glory comes after you have brewed your very own beer. You can just imagine how fulfilled you are in coming up with your very first product that will truly be memorable as it is made with passion.