Fall 2023, Issue 68
Welcome beer lovers! Explore scintillating stories about beer's ancient origins in Sumeria, discover some of the famous beer drinkers in history, learn everything you need to know about hops and much more.
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Hello readers and welcome, once again, to another edition of The Beer Connoisseur magazine!
Want to know who brewed the first recorded beer? Check out our Ancient Origins: Beer’s Mesopotamian Beginnings story. Sumerians started the tradition of beer brewing and drinking around 4000 BCE! Modern brewers have also started to explore using those historical recipes in recent years.
Beer has been made famous by many celebrity drinkers over the years, and our Famous Beer Drinkers in History story showcases the most notable beer fans ever. Where else on the internet will you find a story that features legendary British monarch Queen Elizabeth I right next to MLB Hall of Fame third baseman Wade Boggs?!
There’s nothing like a good cocktail to help ring in a new season. Perhaps you should Embrace Autumn with These Delectable Cocktail Creations thanks to a terrific story features intriguing autumn cocktails such as a Maple Bacon Bourbon Old Fashioned, a Pumpkin Spice White Russian, a Mulled Wine Martini and many more. Happy drinking!
With autumn approaching, beautiful vistas of kaleidoscopic tree color will be found across the country and around the world. Why not take in those striking views with a beer, wine or other tipple in hand? Our story about Breweries, Wineries and Distilleries with Amazing Scenic Views will aid you in that endeavor. You’re sure to find an unforgettable view near you on this enlightening list.
Ever wanted to entertain guests at your home but didn’t know a good drinking game? Our 13 Fun Drinking Games for Beer Lovers story is for you. From fun standards like beer pong and beer die to more far-flung options like tower and fuzzy duck, these drinking games will have you and your guests enthralled by the spirit of camaraderie and competition.
The issue concludes with a smorgasbord of educational pieces: The Complete Truth About the Origins of IPA, Everything You Need to Know About Hops (And Much More), The Most Popular Beer Sizes in Cans, Glasses, Kegs and More and Beer’s Vital Stats: ABV, IBU, SRM, OG (And Other Useful Info). These stories aim to provide some tremendously important information to both beer connoisseurs and neophytes alike.
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FEATURES
Ancient Origins: Beer’s Mesopotamian Beginnings
Learn more about how ancient Sumerians started the tradition of beer brewing and drinking around 4000 BCE!
Famous Beer Drinkers in History
Where else on the internet will you find a story that features legendary British monarch Queen Elizabeth I right next to MLB Hall of Fame third baseman Wade Boggs?!
Embrace Autumn with These Delectable Cocktail Creations
There’s nothing like a good cocktail to help ring in a new season. Autumn will go down smoothly thanks to Pumpkin Spice White Russians, Mulled Wine Martinis and more.
TRAVEL & TRENDS
Savor the Beauty: Breweries, Wineries and Distilleries with Amazing Scenic Views
With autumn approaching, beautiful vistas of kaleidoscopic tree color will be found across the country and around the world. Why not take in those striking views with a beer, wine or other tipple in hand?
13 Fun Drinking Games for Beer Lovers
From fun standards like beer pong and beer die to more far-flung options like tower and fuzzy duck, these drinking games will have you and your guests enthralled.
EDUCATION
The Complete Truth About the Origins of IPA
From an altered pale ale to snappy, bitter West Coast options to hazy dry hopped styles, IPAs have changed considerably over the years. But how did they all begin?
Everything You Need to Know About Hops (And Much More)
Hops are eminently important in the world of beer. Learn all about them in this definitive piece.
The Most Popular Beer Sizes in Cans, Glasses, Kegs and More
Magnums, Nebuchadnezzars, 40s, crowlers?! There’s tons of options for housing beers, and this story covers every single container, be they glass, aluminum and more.
Beer’s Vital Stats: ABV, IBU, SRM, OG (And Other Useful Info)
What do these inscrutable beer acronyms mean? We get into all of those (and more) in this in-depth education story.
REVIEWS
Official Review
Single-blind reviews from our panel of experts. Featuring New Holland Dragon’s Milk Triple Mash, Abita Light Lager, Gnarly Barley Tart Mart Berliner Weisse and more!
Brewer Q & A
Brewers share secrets of their highest-scoring beers.
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