Craft Beer, Homebrewing, Beer Guides
No matter how strange a beer may be – as long as it’s beer, you know someone somewhere is bound to love it. There’s a market for everything! The main ingredients in beer (water, barley, hops, yeast) play a role in determining the beer’s flavor, aroma and bitterness. But the human is a curious animal, … Read more
Japan ranks in the top 10 countries globally both in the production and consumption of beer. Also, beer now accounts for two-thirds of total alcohol consumption in Japan. It’s clear the Japanese love their brews. The Japanese are known to accompany their meals with beer, just as much as they are known to do so … Read more
London Pride is a cask ale that is highly revered in Britain. Calling to mind the distinct atmosphere of an English pub, it is every bit the idiosyncratic British ale: rich, complex, and full-bodied, it has a strong character that invites repeated drinking. London Pride has since been exported in canned form, so even those … Read more
If you are on a diet and like to drink beer regularly, it can be hard to lose weight. The answer is to drink low-calorie beers in moderation. Low-calorie beers have been on the market for a while, but many beer drinkers avoid them for lack of taste. Many modern breweries have evolved and listened … Read more
Ask anyone what they know about Brazil, and the usual answers include soccer, samba, the Amazon, Rio de Janeiro, beaches, “that big Christ statue with the open arms” (Christ the Redeemer in Rio)… but almost never would anyone say “beer.” “Cerveja” (beer in Portuguese) is actually a massive part of Brazilian culture. Brazilian breweries almost … Read more
A beer connoisseur can explain in detail all the “classic” different types of beers available on the market. You have your IPAs, pilsners, lagers, porters, wheat beers, etc. But anyone following the craft beer market for the past 10 years know that this list isn’t static – creative brewers are always coming up with something … Read more
It seemed like ages ago when organic products started making an appearance in the media and markets worldwide. Since then, the public view has shifted, warranting the need for producers to produce certified organic products to stay ahead of the market. The negative impact of traditional farming methods has made the public weary for their … Read more
Company: Founders Brewing Company Style: Imperial Stout Origin: America (Michigan) 8.3% ABV I came across Founders Breakfast Stout a little while ago and was immediately attracted by the beer’s name. I’ve always thought that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Now it’s also the best meal of the day. Ha Ha. OK. I … Read more
Company: Williams Bros Brewing Style: Spruce and Pine Ale Origin: Scotland 7.5% ABV The Scottish people have a long-standing history of brewing beer. By long-standing, I mean about 5,000 years. Although the beer they brewed in 3,000 B.C. is nothing like the great Scottish brews of today, it did have the source of fermentation. The Neolithic Scotts used … Read more
South Koreans love their booze. The country ranks at the top of the charts of alcohol consumption per capita. Alcohol is an entrenched part of their social customs in gatherings and meals, especially. Interestingly (for us beer lovers), beer has a huge 40 percent share of the alcohol market in the country. The country’s maekju … Read more