The closure solutions from Oeneo Bouchage for beer

Abstract

In a competitive environment more and more aggressive on the Wines & Spirits Market, cork bottling for beer is a more and more a strong marketing argument because it is synonymous with tradition while consumers are more sensitive to the products environmentally friendly. But for that, cork stoppers should not make any concession quality criteria (absence of cork taint, no loss of pressure, easy opening) because like all other products intended to the food industry, this material must also meet the requirement of “zero defect” to the final consumer. In this article, the basic specifications of a beer closures are first reviewed and commented upon through REFERENCE corks and DIAM of the Diam Bouchage society.