Craft Beer, Homebrewing, Beer Guides
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
Eager to start brewing at home but don’t know where to start? A home brewing kit can handle that. We’ve found the best brew kits out on the market, anywhere from beginner to more experienced brewers.
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
Ever been challenged to a beer drinking contest? Ever needed to down a beer really quickly so that you can leave without wasting the sacred brew? Ever been 21 years old in college? Then you’ve tried to chug beer before. Believe it or not, it’s not all God-given talent -there are trainable skills behind the … Read more
I know this might seem like an odd topic for a team of beer geeks, but there is something intriguing about making wine. Of course, it would be great if you could just turn water into wine (or even better – beer!), but half the fun of beer or wine is actually the work involved … 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