E. coli. E. coli is the name of a type of bacteria that lives in your intestines and in the intestines of animals. Although most types of E. coli are harmless, some types can make you sick. The worst type of E. coli, known as E. coli O157:H7, causes bloody diarrhea and can sometimes cause kidney failure and even death.
â¢ Lagers, which are fermented at lower temperatures to begin with, can generally be served at a refrigerator temperature of about 40Â° or below. Light beers, pilsners, and some wheat beers can also be served at this temperature. â¢ Ales like IPAs, ambers, and browns do better if served slightly warmer, at 45Â° - 55Â°.
A great basic bratwurst recipe such as our How to Cook Brats in Beer guide provides more details but here are the basics, as far as how long to boil brats. Youâll add your brats to a pot or large skillet and add equal parts liquid â either water and beer or just water â until the brats are covered by liquid. Bring them to a brisk boil but then immediately turn down the heat to a very low boil, more of a simmer than an active boil. Simmer your brats for about 15 to 20 minutes, then finish off on the grill or in a pan with just your brats and a little olive oil to get a nice crispy char and finish.