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
There’s no denying that hazy beers are the biggest thing in beer. Colloquially known by such names in the craft beer scene as the New England Style IPA, Juicy Hazy Double IPA, or simply Juice Bomb, these beers are as flavorful as they are Instagrammable with their milky, glowing appearance. Their look seems to subliminally … Read more
Ice. Ice. Baby! The phrase transports me back to the early 90s, when, in first grade, Vanilla Ice was the hottest cassette tape in the deck. Sure, New Kids on the Block and MC Hammer also were heavy in the rotation, but to me, Vanilla Ice “rocked the mic like a vandal.” But, I. I. … 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
When I first got into beer, one of my most remarkable revelations was that the flavors I recognized in dark beers were not added as a separate ingredient. The milk chocolate flavor I marveled at in a robust porter was not put there by the addition of a Hershey’s candy bar. Nor was the coffee … Read more
Do you like beers with flavor? Character? Complexity? Something a little different than the typical beer brands? While lager may rank as the most consumed beer type, beer aficionados know that the world of ale beers offers some of the best beer brands to seek out. Ales are quick fermenting beers often driven by the … 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
Amber beers are a broad and diverse category of beers that share a similar hue. Not pale, but not a porter or stout, amber beers get their color from highly-kilned and roasted malts that lend the beer not just color but body and malt flavor that ranges from toasted bread, fruits, biscuit/cookie to light caramel … Read more
You love beer, but everything is expensive these days. Sure, you’d love to throw down ten bucks for eight ounces of barrel-aged black gold at the bars every weekend like you used to, but you’ve got bills to pay. You need a plan b, a plan BEER. Luckily, beer is still an affordable luxury. You … Read more
Ask someone to think of something Germany is known for, and chances are beer and brewing will be a top response. The tradition of German brewing is recognized worldwide in events like Oktoberfest, the popularity of beer gardens, the German Purity Law, and countless classic German beers that brewers from other countries attempt to emulate. … Read more