Craft Beer, Homebrewing, Beer Guides
Peanut butter beer!? That has to be a joke, right? Like helium beer… Actually, not at all! Once you have tried one, you will totally get how great beer and peanut butter flavors can go together. Also, think about how you don’t necessarily bat an eye when you see beer with chocolate, coffee, pineapple, mango … Read more
Vegan beers give the old phrase “Drink Responsibly” new meaning. Now when you drink responsibly and don’t get intoxicated, you can also have a clear conscience that the brewer neither killed nor hurt animals in the brewing. You may not have known it before now, but there are big brand vegan beers on the market, … Read more
The “typical mass-market beer” is around 5% ABV (Alcohol By Volume). Think Budweiser, Miller High Life, etc. However, with the growth of craft beer into the mass market, one of the things that (thankfully!) became more common are higher ABV, boozier, heavier beers. The idea of a higher ABV isn’t just to get you wasted … Read more
Christmas! It means the gathering of distant relatives, catching up, exchanging presents, seeing the kids run around the tree, and all the nice warm fuzzies you haven’t gotten all year, all packed into one night, in the middle of winter… Or… it could mean sitting through never-ending conversations with that uncle you despise, hearing your nephews … Read more
Belgium has a reputation for having the highest quality beer in the world. Also, the country has about 230 active breweries producing some of the most sought-after brews worldwide. Though that number compares to the number of craft breweries in the US, remember that Belgium has a population of just 11 million. Also, remember that … Read more
A great beer satisfies on many levels. It quenches the thirst, appeals to the eye, electrifies your taste buds and also calms the nerves. How do you possibly pick the best, though? There are thousands – thousands – of varieties of beer out there. Not to mention, taste is infinitely subjective. The best tasting beer for one … Read more
The world’s gone mad for IPAs and hoppy beers, as everyone knows. That’s no reason to ignore stout beers, though! You may love stouts, or even prefer it over lighter options because of the dark, creamy and smooth experience it provides. Also, on a colder day, you don’t want a light crisp lager – you … Read more
Mexican beers come from a long beer brewing tradition. What would surprise most people is that they are mostly influenced by German and Austrian techniques. These were introduced by immigrants in the 19th century, resulting in many of Mexico’s top beer brands still using these techniques today. This is why many Mexican beers you drink … Read more
First off, there is a decent amount lot of law and science to understand behind “Marijuana Beer.” If you’re curious about the details, we have an article outlining the basics or Marijuana beer. Now, if you’re ready to just get your hands on some tasty Marijuana-, CBD-, THC-, Hemp-, Cannabis- and other weed-related beers made … Read more
Even as recently as five years ago, gluten-free beer choices were pretty dire. Gluten-free guys and gals amongst us are stuck with some unpalatable choices. Many of those with celiac disease or other gluten intolerances often made the understandable choice to make the switch to wine or spirits. But with the rise of the Gluten-Free … Read more