We all know most beers are made with wheat and barley. So why are some beers specifically classified as “wheat beers,” or weizenbier? The answer is simple: it’s all about proportions. Today, we’ll get into what a wheat beer is so that you know exactly what makes up your favorite refreshing German brew. Wheat Beer … Read more
There are a few reasons as to why your beer might taste bad. Most have to do with extreme temperature changes or chemical changes. Here’s the few reasons a beer might taste bad. Reasons Your Beer Tastes Bad: Skunking The biggest reason a beer can taste bad is if the beer had been skunked. Skunking … Read more
When it comes to summer brews, you have a lot of choices. But if you want to cool down the German way, you’ve got to go for a helles. Nowadays, this German classic is typically overshadowed by its delicious bubbly counterpart: the pilsner. But back in the day, it was the only beer that could … Read more
Ales and Lagers make up almost all beers (except for specialty beer which is a whole other thing). These two main beers, however, have sub-categories of beer underneath them that specify different brewing methods and taste variations. This post will focus on the different types of lagers available. What is a Lager Beer? Lager beers … Read more
The number of beers you might need to drink to feel drunk depends on the characteristics of the beer as well as your weight and body type. Some drinks are much stronger than others. Most bulk beers such as Coors, Budweiser, Heineken and Corona don’t have enough alcohol to influence blood alcohol levels too much … Read more
Chefs and families alike have been cooking with wine since what seems like the dawn of time. But what if you prefer the taste of beer over the red and white stuff? Thankfully, beer flavor is just as diverse, if not more diverse, than wine. It can add tremendous flavor to your dishes – if … Read more
When it comes to beer, many people believe that the only way to enjoy the drink is to consume high-calorie options. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. There are now several low-calorie beers on the market that offer the same great taste without all of the extra calories. If you’re looking for a … Read more
When it comes to beer, bitterness is a huge part of flavor. In fact, beer even has its own measurement for bitterness: IBU (International Bitterness Units). There is a huge range of bitterness in beer types, from fruit lambics that don’t tend to be very bitter at all, to the very bitter imperial IPA. What … Read more
Scan the long list of beers on any bar’s menu and you’ll most likely see a few Wit Beers. Wit is a style of wheat beer that comes from the Belgium and Netherlands area. However, to understand what makes a wit, you need to understand what makes a wheat beer. About Wheat Beer Wheat beer … Read more
If you want to drink the most traditional beer in the world, ales are definitely the way to go. Ales were an important source of nutrients in the medieval world, and are still a vital source of pleasure for a beer lover’s life today. There are now a variety of ales available on shelves with … Read more