Beers

Many beer drinkers love a cold hoppy beer, but others are looking the other way, which means championing the ancient beer style known as Gruit — hop-less beers. Before hops became the standard way of stabilizing beer while blessing it with flavors, aromas and bitterness, many other additives went into the brewing pot, including myrtle […]

Shipping alcoholic drinks has always been a pain in the US, and for some states, it still is. The good news is that there are more craft beer delivery alternatives than ever before, and they’re doing very well. From online stores and mobile apps to beer clubs, ordering your favorite craft beer is easier than

Home-brewing is an act of love; if you’re looking for a hobby, what better than making your own beer at home? Home-brewing is tricky, though. You need little equipment, but there are a few ways to build your system. As for your ingredients, you’ll have a great time experimenting with all-in-one beer kits, but you’ll

Today, we’re discussing the generations-old tradition of adding salt to beer. Yes, that’s a thing, and it’s more popular than you think! Sure, micheladas are always served in a salt-crusted beer mug, but that’s more of a beer cocktail. Adding a pinch of salt to your regular beer is something else. Some people add salt

Beer might be easy to enjoy, but it’s a complex drink. There are countless styles, each showing unique flavors, textures and aromas. This means, to increase your enjoyment further, you must be able to describe beer adequately, which also means you should learn a few terms experienced beer drinkers, beer judges and brewers use. The

Hoppy beers changed the world of beer as we knew it. At a time when craft beers were still underground, and all we could buy were commercial lagers, styles like the IPA turned the tables on the beer scene, successfully sparking a revolution. Beers became hoppier and hoppier, in a Cold War-style race to see

Beer is a world on its own. Knowing or learning some beer terms will help you understand why you like a certain beer or not. Besides, you will become better at remembering the beers and styles of beers you prefer to taste, drink and buy.     1) Ale Ale beers are top-fermented beers fermented

Beer styles are wide and varied, even more so with the upcoming wave of craft breweries stepping out of the box to offer some extraordinary concoctions that’ve been challenging the status quo. It’s hard not to love beer, mainly because its versatility; there’s undoubtedly one to satisfy your palate. Yet not everyone likes beer’s bitterness

The New England IPA style is better known for its intense ripe fruit aromas coming from selected New World hops, a perceived but mild bitterness, a smooth mouthfeel and a typical hazy look. The juiciest style of IPA, one that took the realm of beer by storm, NEIPAs are just easy to love, and quality

As more restaurants and bars are adding craft beers to their menus, serving is vital. With these specialty beers, if they are not served properly, it can take away from their flavor and texture. By altering the smells and taste of each craft beer, serving methods are important for the success of each craft beer