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Ever wondered what beer your favorite actors are drinking in films and television shows? The answer is most likely Heisler Beer.
What do Glenn...
Saison Beer Characteristics
Saisons are known for their high attenuation, dry finish and delightful flavors and aromas of citrus fruits (lemon,...
Though Cologne, Germany has been top-fermenting beers since the Middle Ages, the style known as Kölsch emerged during the late 1800s to combat the...
While Bavaria has been brewing Hefeweizen for centuries, the modern German-style Hefeweizen became popular in the mid-20th century. These always...
Helium beer isn’t a real thing, much to the dismay of fans of squeaky voices around the world. What started off as an April Fool’s Day prank in the...
Among the myriad beer fans around the world, many of us tend toward the fastidious. Not uncommon among beer nerds’ activities are: visiting every...
Craft beer offers an extensive range of styles and flavors. The brewing process involves a multitude of complex steps, ingredients and procedures...
You’ve certainly heard the word “gruit.” You’ve likely seen it listed in the bottom right-hand corner of your local brewery’s tap list. But what is...
When Jack McAuliffe opened his one-and-a-half-barrel brewery on Eighth Street East in Sonoma, California in the spring of 1977, after the first craft...
There has been enough written on the IPA beer style in recent years to fit into a mammoth, epic tome that could fill an entire library shelf.
However...
As a beer connoisseur, I wonder why I drink. Often, it’s for the flavor. Sometimes, it’s for the buzz. Not infrequently, there’s some utilitarian...
Beer runs deep in the veins of American history, coursing through the hearts, minds and livers of those who founded modern America. Lincoln once said...
The fascinating microscopic organism that is yeast provides a tremendous impact on beer and brewing. Yeast plays a key role in creating the...
For many drinkers, the closest whiskey gets to beer is in a shot glass next to a pint. Whiskey and beer are poised for a delicious collision, however...
If you’re a fan of breweries such as Russian River, Allagash or Jester King, you may have heard mention of a brewing device called a coolship....