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...
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....
The fascinating microscopic organism that is yeast provides a tremendous impact on beer and brewing. Yeast plays a key role in creating the...
I don’t know that there’s a beer more pathologically, frequently and substantively misunderstood than pumpkin beer. I’m not talking about the...
With the dramatic influx of craft breweries across the globe it is no wonder that craft beer and brewing is becoming increasingly popular and...
So you're interested in hosting a whiskey tasting party? Want it to be entertaining, informative and a positive experience for everyone? You’ve come...
Have you ever noticed a brewery proudly displaying a six-sided Brewer’s Star in their breweries or incorporating it into their branding? Other than...
Beer has been around for millennia, but dedicated breweries are a far more recent invention. Read on to explore the oldest breweries in the world.
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Kombucha is a drink made from a sweetened tea that’s been fermented by a gelatinous colony of yeasts and bacteria. Fortunately for writers like me,...
What is Lupulin Threshold Shift, does it change your palate preferences, and can the phenomenon be reversed?
In 2005, legendary Russian River brewer...
Beer foam is extremely important to a perfect pint, but what exactly is its scientific genesis?
As babies, we blow snot bubbles. As toddlers, we blow...
If you have spent any time recently in a brewery taproom or any number of beer destinations throughout the country, you may have noticed three little...
COVID-19 has dramatically reduced beer production and consumption around the world, hitting craft and independent brewers extremely hard. Almost...
The term noble hops often appears on beer labels and brewpub menus, but what does it mean? It may sound regal and traditional, but the term is...