Beer Education

  • What Are Noble Hops?

    What Are Noble Hops?

    The term noble hops often appears on beer labels and brewpub menus, but what does…

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  • Defining the Pilsner Style

    Defining the Pilsner Style

    Every beer drinker has probably enjoyed a Pilsner, but do they really know what they’re…

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  • How to Measure Sourness in Beer

    How to Measure Sourness in Beer

    We experience sourness in many ways. The puckering sourness of a lemon, that tart Greek…

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  • What is Brut IPA?

    What is Brut IPA?

    In the seemingly endless ways brewers are trying to make an IPA that’s different, either…

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  • Tips for Aging Beer

    Tips for Aging Beer

    When most people think of aging any kind of alcohol, the first thought is wine….

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  • The Difference Between Saison and Farmhouse Ale

    The Difference Between Saison and Farmhouse Ale

    Interpersonal categorizations can imprison and divide, but beer categories incite exploration and fully engage connoisseurs…

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  • The Truth About Brewing Beer with Corn Syrup

    The Truth About Brewing Beer with Corn Syrup

    AB InBev unveiled a commercial during Super Bowl LIII that focused on the differences between…

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  • Cicerone Certification Program Adds American Beer Styles Course

    Cicerone Certification Program Adds American Beer Styles Course

    The Cicerone Certification Program, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, has announced a new step and…

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  • The Difference Between India Pale Ale and American Pale Ale

    The Difference Between India Pale Ale and American Pale Ale

    Any time you think of an American IPA or American Pale Ale, they have their roots in another country. Both ales…

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  • Everything You Need to Know About Guinness

    Everything You Need to Know About Guinness

    Discover the rich history and diverse flavors of Guinness, from creamy stout in Ireland to Foreign Extra Stout in Africa…

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