What is pasteurized beer?Pasteurization is a method of heat treating beer in order to inhibit the growth of microorganisms that cause beer spoilage and extend the shelf life of the beer. Pasteurization is named after the great French scientist Louis Pasteur, who was able to keep beer at a temperatur

Many craft brew and large beer companies are moving to pasteurized beer, and for good reasons. This article gives a general overview of how and why to pasteurize beer.