You might have heard the term IBU used in terms of beer. Maybe you saw it on a beer can or heard your craft beer nerd friends talking about. But what does it actually mean? The short answer is that IBU stands for International Bitterness Units scale (sometimes called International Bittering Units. IBU is basically … Read more
Yuengling is a much loved brewer from Pennsylvania that makes the flagship Yuengling Traditional Lager (often just called Yuengling Lager) among a host of other beers. Yeungling trades off its reputation as a classic beer steeped in history and known for its relatively robust (well, compared to Budweiser, Busch and Coors anyway) flavor. But how … Read more
I was a good many years old when I finally tasted a Michelob Ultra. As a craft beer fan, Michelob Ultra represents everything craft beer drinkers despise about mass-produced lagers from Big Beer. Light beer has been the most popular category of beer for decades. People love the idea of indulging in a few low-calorie … Read more
The Corona beer brand produces four different beers in its portfolio. Additionally, Corona has added lines of seltzers and malt-based Refrescas to the fold. So let’s look at these beers and bevies to find your favorite. All Four Corona Beer Varieties Listed Corona beer is synonymous with beach parties and living the island life. Corona … Read more
Beer is one of the world’s most popular beverages. It may have even been a catalyst for our society in the first place! Today, you can’t go anywhere that serves beer without running across two of the most popular beer types on a menu. Lager beer has dominated the world beer industry for decades, but … Read more
Every beer fan recognizes a bottle of Corona. The beer brand’s signature blue script adorning its sleek, familiar bottle is synonymous with beach parties and BBQs. Over the years, the brand has developed various brand extensions to invite more beer lovers to “Find Their Beach.” In addition to their flagship, Corona Extra, you will find … Read more
Beer is booming. In the United States alone, there are more than 9,000 breweries, each making countless styles and interpretations of this beer. With all of these brews, it’s tough to keep your terminology straight Style guides and specs should help beer fans make a confident choice in the suds they sip. Unfortunately, the shorthand … Read more
When people think about the ingredients in beer, rice is likely not the first to come to mind. Beer’s main ingredients are malted barley, hops, yeast, and water. However, rice is used in some of the most popular beers in the world, and craft brewers have found that using rice in their brewhouse offers another … Read more
The New England IPA, also known as a hazy IPA or juicy IPA, is a variation of the American IPA beer style, known for its intense dry hopped citrusy character and softer texture, and an extremely low bitterness for an India pale ale beer style. The origin of New England IPAs can be traced to … Read more
Consider yourself a hophead? Can’t get enough of the piney, citrusy, bitter little cones bursting out of the top of your beer glass? Then a Double IPA, or Double India Pale Ale, may be just what the doctor ordered. A Double IPA is a variation of the famous India Pale Ale beer style. The style … Read more