Ask a Cicerone: Which is Better, Draft or Bottled Beer?(opens in a new tab) (2 pages)
Whether you consume alcohol or not, and regardless of your personal preferences, it is important to choose the right product(s) for resale to maintain guest satisfaction and maximum profitability.
Beer is one of, if not the best, selling alcoholic beverage at a golf facility. Beer is packaged in kegs, bottles, and cans. Most draft beer is packaged in kegs, but there are a few manufacturers that package draft beer in bottles and cans. Facilities must decide which is best for their location: keg draft, keg beer or bottled beer, or a combination.
While reading this article, consider the following questions:
What are two reasons why draft beer is better than bottled beer?
What is the most important factor to consider, no matter which packaging (keg vs. bottle) is selected?
Which product is almost always unpasteurized?