It wasn’t long ago that American beer was quite literally the punchline to jokes. Known for tasting bland, watered down, and wholly commoditized, the American beer industry experienced a rebirth in the past several decades thanks to a renaissance of American beer makers who were tired of their choices at home and inspired by the … Read more
Beer is primarily made of four ingredients: water, malt, hops, and yeast. Right? It’s always been that way, and anything to the contrary is wrong. Right? I salute you, the beer purist, but the use of other ingredients for making beer dates back far before the Germany Purity Law of 1516. And while everything from … Read more
One of the many lessons you learn as you dive deeper into the world of beer is the importance of beer storage. Beer is not like other alcoholic beverages in that it lacks the shelf lives of spirits and even wines. Additionally, anyone who has ever drank an IPA outside in the sun has discovered … Read more
Pilsner. No beer style is as synonymous with the modern version of the beverage as the pale lager, which has taken over the world. While relatively new in the history of brewing, pilsner’s rise is a story of technological and scientific innovation – not to mention a masterclass in marketing. Today, pilsner-type beers dominate the … Read more
Stout is a broad family of beers known for their dark color and roasty flavor. Despite their variety, stout beers are often pigeonholed as being strong beers, but alcohol content in stout beers ranges from very session-able to extreme. Additionally, while their flavor is a common denominator, brewers have found ample opportunities to take liberties … Read more
Belgium is home to the most diverse variety of beers worldwide. Belgian beer culture is strong and proud, from delicate lagers to boozy, complexly flavored abbey beers and the immaculately fermented lambic styles. Nearly every town has its own museum devoted to beer or brewing ingredients, not to mention several fantastic beer-focused pubs specializing in … Read more
It was not long ago – in many of our lifetimes – when the beverage of beer was primarily marketed solely by prominent national and international companies all selling one similar style of beer. In the United States specifically, experts believed that by the turn of the Century, just three massive beer companies would dominate … Read more
Light beers are the most popular beer style in the world. What they lack in a robust flavor profile, they make up with endless refreshment and fewer calories than typical beers. Even craft beer drinkers have developed a taste for easy drinking beers, and craft breweries have released their own interpretation aimed at thirst quenching … Read more
The United States of America is the most diverse beer landscape in the world. With nearly 10,000 breweries, you can be sure to find a beer to enjoy no matter where you are in the US. But it didn’t used to be that way. Many experts believed that America would be dominated by just a … Read more
Modelo is the brewer and parent company behind Modelo Especial, the newly crown best-selling beer in the United States. Along with the pilsner style lager Modelo Especial, the Modelo brewery also brews the iconic dark beer Modelo Negra and a light beer called Modelo Oro. So where are these beers brewed? All Modelo beers are … Read more