Tester Often too much bacteria in draft beer

In controls, microbial contamination was detected in nearly 50 percent of the samples
"Fresh beer" is the beer that is served in restaurants. Because it should be fresh and above all hygienically pure. But an investigation of the Hessian state laboratory gave a bad result. About half of the samples taken were heavily germinated.

Beer is not always as "clean" as the purity law provides? 
Hops, malt, yeast and water: According to the so-called "Purity Law" of 1516, these four ingredients should be a beer. But just as pure as the bid provides, draft beer is obviously not always. Instead, Hessian inspectors found germs in some samples, which probably indicate a lack of hygiene.

Tapped beer: In controls masses of germs were found. Picture: habrda - fotolia

The dispensing system must also be cleaned regularly 
As reported by the Hessian State Laboratory in a recent press release, so far this year 87 samples of freshly drawn beers from beverage dispensers have been examined. In 37 cases (42.5%), it came to complaints due to the detection of coliform germs, which point to tainted beverages on hygiene defects, said the director of the Hessian State Laboratory, Prof. Dr. med. Hubert Brunn. Such defects could be caused, for example, by incorrect handling of the equipment, inadequate cleaning and disinfection or inadequate maintenance of the equipment. In addition to the regular cleaning of the dispensing system and its environment is indispensable: "These include bar table, sink and Spülbürsten, storage and cold storage," said the expert.

Hygiene awareness of the staff is an important requirement
Escherichia coli were also detected in two other samples according to the report. According to Brunn, these would be indicative of fecal impurities that arise when e.g. Washing your hands after using the toilet does not work. "Another important prerequisite for a perfect, draft beer, in addition to clean beer glasses and the hygiene awareness of the staff," the director continued. But those who like to drink beer need not worry about the results. There are no health risks, "[...] because at the optimum beer drinking temperature of four to seven degrees Celsius, germ proliferation due to the cold, the alcohol it contains, the carbon dioxide and the hop bitter substances are largely prevented," says Brunn. (No)