Everything You've Wanted to Know About Beer
Beer has been viewed as the devil's brew for a long time by prohibitionists and other conservative groups. However, beer isn't the culprit; it's certain people that have given it a bad rap. When its used in controlled, social settings, It is really nothing more than a refreshing treat. There is a rich history surrounding beer which incidentally has been around nearly as long as history itself. Prehistoric man is thought to have created beer before learning that grain could be used to create the dietary staple we call bread. Noah stocked it on his ark and ancient Babylonian clay tables revealed beer recipes that date as far back as 4300 BC. Beer has clearly been an important factor in a variety of...
Westward movement of the beer industry competition for production capacity in Sichuan
April 15, the international beer giant InBev expanded store-opening Budweiser Ziyang, investment 650 million yuan to build its first beer in the southwest production base. At the same time, Zhujiang Beer has been repeatedly investigated Guangyuan Guangyuan economic development zone to be set up in the new plant. Continuous influx of foreign brands in the same time, before the plant in Sichuan Sichuan Yanjing Beer will increase annual capacity from 10 million liters to 20 million liters, CR Snow has also recently and 300,000 tons of beer in Jiang Dacheng expansion project cooperation ... ... Beer companies competing in the River expansion enclosure behind the steady rise of the beer industry market...
Enjoy a Local Brewery Tour
Touring a local brewery can be fun and also a great learning experience. Find out about how beers are brewed and you're sure to take even more enjoyment the next time you sample a beer. Living in the UK, it's clear that the drinks marketplace has faced increasing competition from imported wines. Wine seems to be the choice of drink for many more people. It has a continental feel and sometimes seems more upmarket. These emphasis on wine is disappointing for many. The UK continues to produce many of the world's finest beers. If you've been unable to spot them then you might like to consider that they could be right under your nose! As lager has gained more of a foothold in pubs and supermarkets, the...
Where's the Best Brewery in the Country? Right Here!
The pursuit of brewing one's own beer is something that has in the past been viewed as something of a waste of time. Why, some will ask, would you want to go to all the bother of making your own beer when there are several companies who will sell you the finished product in can, bottle or glass, and they have the experience of doing it perfectly? There is a lot of common sense in that question, but more importantly, why would you spend so much on pre-packaged beer when you can make it yourself, get the recipe just right and save money into the bargain. Home brewing supplies are now more widely available than ever, thanks to the Internet. There was a time when they were hard to find and a mystery to...
Does Guinness Really Taste Better in Dublin?
Ireland is synonymous with Guinness, and many visitors to the country visit Dublin; not only to drink the famous stout, but also to visit where it is still made at the James's Gate Brewery in the heart of Dublin. Rumoured to taste better in its country of origin, a surprising number of tourists need to find out for themselves if this gossip holds water. Guinness was developed by Arthur Guinness who began brewing the stout in 1759. Born in 1725 near Celbridge, Ireland, he most likely learned about brewing from an early age from his father, who worked as a land steward and brewed beer for the workers on the estate. Arthur became the god-son of the bishop of the estate and when he died, he left...
Making Beer at Home in an Easy and Fun Way
A beer making kit can make beer making very easy. These beer making kits are very easy to find on the internet, and may even be available at your local liquor store. There are several varieties of these kits available. The prices for these beer making kits vary from $50 to a little over $100. It is an individual decision on how much to spend on a beer making kit. Many people when they retire, they are searching for something to do in order to pass the moment. Making wine and beer at home is something that many stumble on to be a pleasurable and enjoyable method to spend their moment. You do not have to be afraid of what you can create. Brewing beer at home is actually pleasurable. Many people...
Brew Your Own Beer - Great Idea But Where Do I Start?
There has to be a starting point to everything. Homebrew is no exception. Working in the beer trade for over a decade I have seen many price rises occur, usually twice a year regardless of any government levied taxation. Prices have risen by almost 53% over the last decade in the UK. Imported beers are now being produced under license in huge breweries and the cost of running a licensed premises has increased due to many factors including rises in utility bills, commercial rates and the minimum wage. Undoubtedly it is the end user of the product that pays the bill. One day after paying what seemed like a fortune for a round of drinks with friends I thought to myself 'this is wrong - beers made out...
German Beers Make An Impact Worldwide
When you think of Germany there are a number of things that come to mind, but one of the first things is German beer. Although many people presume that a majority of German beer is lager, there are a number of different styles, tastes and stories behind the various beer distributed across the world. In order to produce the wide array of German beers, there are a number of people that work to create the unforgettable taste that you get from a smoked beer or warm-fermented ale. Germany has one of the world's higher per-capita consumption rates of beer at around 120 liters. German breweries employ 65,000+ workers to help make and bottle the large amount of beer produced and delivered around the...
Since the beginnings of the United States in the 1700's the United States has been one of the top beer consumers in the world. The first beer in the USA was ale, brought to the US by early colonists from England. Ale was the most common type of beer brewed in the US until about the mid 19th century. During this time, the German immigrants introduced the lager style beers. For the beer manufacturers, lager beer was more profitable on a large scale than producing ales. It was also better suited for the shipping methods of the time. Popular breweries were founded and became well known. Some of these are Miller, Pabst and Schlitz. The lager brewed by these companies was a classic American pilsner. As...
Beer Gardens
If you pay close enough attention sooner or later you are going to hear someone use the phrase "beer garden". If you thought this was a humorous reference to somewhere where beer is grown, you were wrong. Beer gardens have been around for quite a long time and, almost certainly, you have been in one at least once in your drinking life. The term seems to have come from 19th century Germany. A king of Bavaria from 1825 to 1848, Ludwig I, was something of a micro manager and often immersed himself in the most mundane details. One of these was a decree that the dark lager beer Bavaria was famous for could only be brewed during the cold winter months because the fermentation for brewing this beer worked...
The Taste of Home Made Beer
What's one of the most popular drinks in the world? You've guessed it, Beer. Why is that so? I remember when I first drank it I almost spewed. Much the same when I smoked my first cigarette, I felt as sick as a dog. So why did we do it? Peer pressure I suppose, but still, I think it tastes great now and that's what got me into home made beer. It is almost a cult for some people now. They even have clubs where they can take their latest brew for sampling and of course showing off. Unfortunately not all home made beers are equal as some of you may have found out when your mate proudly presented you with a mug of his home brew. UGG. Much the same as some home made wine fanatics. So why do people make...
Homebrew Aging and Lagering
A homebrewing acquaintance frequently updates me on his brewing projects, and he often mentions "lagering" his ales. I just let him enjoy his hobby and never trouble him with the details. Recently he told me about a dark German beer he had recently brewed. He called it a "black beer" and thought it impressive that you can't even see through it. I didn't mention that a true stout/porter has that same quality. I figured it was a lager, so I asked and he said yes, it was a lager, but stated that he used an ale yeast instead of a lager yeast. I refrained from breaking the bad news to him. He went on to inform me that the trick to a good beer was lagering for a few weeks or even months. Again, I held...
Beer Routes - Old Europe Versus Emerging Africa
Unlike wine, beer is not so commonly considered a key to explore a city or a country. Nevertheless beer has a very long history and is drunk and produced nearly everywhere in the world, even more than wine. And if you think of an area where beer has become part of drink tradition, probably you will first think of Central Europe and cities like London, Dublin, Brussels, Munich, Copenhagen, Prague and what else. All of these cities and their surroundings offer more or less touristic routes where an ideal beer traveller can discover ancient breweries and taste a wide range of different beers. For example, you may want to experience the atmosphere of one of thousands London pubs, may be on Friday when...
Who Drinks the Most Beer?
Some countries of the world are renowned for their abilities to produce fine wines, while others are better known for their capabilities at brewing beer. Which countries consume the most beer though? Living in the UK, I often feel rather fortunate that we have such a good supply of varied beers available to us. No other country is probably as well known for its pub culture. The tradition of brewing also goes back many years here, as it does in much of Europe. In years gone by, most large scale brewing in what is now Great Britain would have been carried out in this country's monasteries and abbeys. In more recent times, the influx of continental lagers has changed the drinking habits of many people...
Drink Beer AND Lose Weight
Want to shed that beer belly? Why not try the low-carbohydrate approach? Following the philosophy of today's most popular low-carbohydrate books, dieters gradually increase the early restrictions of their daily carbohydrate intake while excess weight continues to come off, once again enjoying starchy foods like potatoes, rice and pasta ... in moderation, of course. But what about beer? Is it possible to include moderate amounts of regular brewed beer in a low-carbohydrate diet? One stumbling block that some beer drinkers find when trying to shed weight on a low-carbohydrate regime is the reliance on light beer with its minimal carbohydrate content (and some might say taste). Is it possible to move...
Itching to Try a Fabulous Beer? Do German
The Germans are famous for a lot of things; one of them is brewing. With over 1300different breweries spread across the land, beer is an important part of their cultureand heritage. As far as per capita beer consumption, the German people are only below the Czechs and the Irish. The monks started to experiment with brewing around one-thousand A.D. at the beginning of the Germanic history The nation's monarchy eventually startedto legislate the production of beer as brewing became more and more profitable. The mostimportant and influential factor to influence German brewing came about infifteen-sixteen with the Bavarian Reinheitsgebot, or the purity standard. To help make sure Bavarian beers were...
Beer Routes: Old Europe Vs Emerging Africa
Unlike wine, beer is not so commonly considered a key to explore a city or a country. Nevertheless beer has a very long history and is drunk and produced nearly everywhere in the world, even more than wine. And if you think of an area where beer has become part of drink tradition, probably you will first think of Central Europe and cities like London, Dublin, Brussels, Munich, Copenhagen, Prague and what else. All of these cities and their surroundings offer more or less touristic routes where an ideal beer traveller can discover ancient breweries and taste a wide range of different beers. For example, you may want to experience the atmosphere of one of thousands London pubs, may be on Friday when...
Should You Have Wine Or Beer After Meals?
The hypnotizing experience of wine or beer after meals is hard to be described in words, by making the right choice about the drink you can enhance your pleasure of drinking by leaps and bounds. Most people associate wine with food than the beer, as beer is often thought of to have less value, as most of it is inexpensive, while the perception is different for wine. And many bar accessory manufacturers and owners of home bar accessories stores would vouch for the generally held view. While, this may perhaps be true in some parts of the world, all beer might not be thought of as something that's not as fine as wine. Wine: A couple of surveys were conducted and it was found that many people opted for...
Looking For Low Calorie Beer?
Low calorie beer is one of the new products brought to market that many people are raving about. And while it seems like a phenomenal thing to drink compared to the normal stuff... be warned that low calorie can be hazardous to your health! Before we get into that, though... some low calorie beers (all with 12 oz. serving sizes): Natural Light Beer has 97 calories. Schlitz Light Beer has 96 calories. Miller Lite Beer has 96 calories. Pabst Blue Ribbon Extra Light has 70 calories. Budweiser Light has 108 calories. Generic Beer has 104 calories. Coors Light has 102 calories. As far as the hazards of low calorie beer - make sure you know that eating a very low calorie diet can put your body in...
Beer statistics are one of the many ways that beer companies can keep track of how much beer was produced and how much was consumed. The statistics will also help with predicting the trends of consumers. As their tastes change it is very important for the various manufactures to have an idea of what types of beer to manufacture. The beer statistics are generally drawn from the amount of beer barrels that are produced by the breweries during a given year’s period. From the information that is revealed the trends in beer drinking can be understood. This information about beer statistics is gathered from many different branches of the beer trade. You will see craft beer that is made from 100% malt or...
Beer May Keep Bones Strong For Drinkers
The study was conducted by researchers from the University of California. They selected 100 different types of beer on the market to test the element content of the silicon. Previous studies have shown that silicon is useful to strong bones, but did not specify the different levels from different beers. Charles Forth and his colleague Troy Casey, both of whom are from the University of California Department of Food Science and Technology, concluded that the silicon content of beer is 6.4 milligrams to 56.5 milligrams per liter with an average silicon content of 30 mg per liter. Among them, the silicon content of non-alcoholic beer is 16.3 milligrams per liter while the number of wheat beer is 18.9...
Beer and Meals - A Match Made in Foodie Heaven
Until recently, the U.S. was viewed internationally as a backward, unsophisticated country when it came to our taste in beer. By far, our bestselling beers have long been from the major corporate breweries whose offerings don't exactly command respect from beer enthusiasts. But, over the last couple of decades, the rise of the microbrewery industry has injected new life into the American beer scene, and we're finally starting to get the respect we deserve. Now, the next step is to begin developing a sense of what types of beers are best to serve with various meals. In beer-loving European countries like Belgium, Germany, and Scotland, they have this down to an art. You've heard of wine and food...
Why Homebrewing is Always Fun!
As anyone who likes to frequent the types of restaurants who display the brass brewing equipment they create their own "house beer" in will tell you, making your own beer the way these establishments do is both simple and a lot of fun. Obviously it's not possible to fit the the sort of equipment the restaurants use into an apartment or most homes, let alone afford the sort of huge expense that comes with producing large quantities of beer, but worry not - home brewing requires only a fraction of the equipment. Indeed, you'll be amazed at how easy it actually is to create a delicious brew with the minimum of equipment. To make a start all that is actually needed is some ready-made malt with hops and...
Promotional gifts are key to a business's success. Promotional gifts can range from T-shifts, printed pens, drink coasters, lanyards, etc. Local breweries can benefit greatly by using promotional gifts to advertise their company or products. Promotional gifts will help the brewery to expand the exposure of your new/seasonal items being offered to customers, to advertise the breweries name to potential customers, in the case those who consume alcohol, and also to help solidify your position in the brewing industry. Promotional gifts are a great idea to help advertise the breweries name. There are many local breweries that many people are not aware of, or familiar with. When you go to a bar and see...
Buying Home Brew Supplies In Atlanta
an really buy home brew supplies from anywhere in the world, however – rather surprisingly enough – one of the best places of all that you can buy your home brewing supplies from is Atlanta. The Reasons For This There are actually a number of different reasons for why it is best that you buy your home brew supplies in Atlanta, and for one, it is because you have so much variety. There are so many different brewing supply stores in Atlanta, and so unlike a lot of other places you do not have to worry about not being able to find anything, because you will have a lot of options to choose from here. As well, the home brew supplies in Atlanta that you will find are incredibly affordable, and...
Beer, You Never Look at a Pint in the Same Way Again
We all know the effects (and after-effects) of beer. But lifting a glass of cool liquid to your mouth on a scorching hot day, have you ever stopped to consider the processes and ingredients involved in making it? Well maybe not but here is the answer anyway! Simply, beer is a fermented combination of water, barley, yeast and hops. The major variation in any beer is the type of yeast used in the fermentation process. Let's look at the properties of this beverage. Water is the main ingredient of beer. In the past, the purity of the water influenced the final result and was specific to the region of the earth from which it came. Today, water is filtered of these impurities, although pure water supplies...
Why You Should Brew Your Own Beer
If you are like me than you may have acquired a taste for beer. That crisp refreshing golden beverage that seems to disappear way to quick. Most people are happy just going to the super market or convenient store and buying some beer. They have no idea that they could make beer at home and that would blow away anything that you can find in the store but you can. The first reason you should brew your own beer is the taste. Home brewed beer tastes far better than any store bought beer. Most store bought beers are watered down and loose most of the true beer flavor that you will come to love when you start brewing it yourself. You are used to the taste that the beer from the store has to offer and...
How Can You Find Good Home Brew Supplies For a Good Price?
Home brewing is a hobby that is still growing in popularity, creating your own wine, beer and other beverages like your own root beer is fulfilling and rewarding to do. It is a hobby where you need little investment and money to start with, you just need some good home brew supplies, some ingredients and your good to go. These home brew supplies are for some very easy to find because they have a local home brew shop where they can buy anything they need but for those who do not have that luxury there is a better option then traveling a long time to buy what you need. You can buy your home brew supplies online and you will be surprised at the convenience of these kind of stores. Most of the time...
Why Brew Your Own Beer?
You know, if you enjoy beer so much, why not go out and buy some? Or just visit the nearest pub with a nice ambiance and have a nice enjoyable drink there? Why bother to spend time and effort to brew your own beer? Well, there are lots of reasons why I brew my own beer and some of them might even surprise you. 1. It just taste better. If you have not tried the beers I brewed, you may not agree. The beers you brewed from the basic beer kits will most likely taste better than the cheaper commercial ones you buy from the store. Unlike commercial ones which pasteurized, home brewed beers have no preservatives or any artificial additives (as they will kill off the yeast), so they are all natural. Of...
Brewing - An Indulgent Activity
Beer is a very popular beverage the world over. Its popularity can be compared to water and tea. Brewing is an art and can be used to produce beer at a commercial level or even at home. Home beer making is legal in most parts of the world and that is why; beer lovers have started preparing homebrew. Home brew can include brewing of wine, beer and cider. Home beer making includes turning grains, yeast, hops and water into beer. The process takes place thanks to the yeast. There are seven steps that have to take place for beer production. They are mashing, lautering, boiling, and fermentation, conditioning, filtering and filling. There are many beer kits available that assist in making beer in an easy...
Beer Festivals Around The World
Beer has been a big part of the culture in many countries of the world. Each country has typically celebrated the brewing of particular beer at certain times of the year. This usually corresponds to when the beer is produced. Festivals are a great way to try new and unusual beers and to learn more about beer. They are also a great way to meet brewers as well as other beer lovers. If you are interested in brewing your own home-made beer you will be able to find out a lot about different beers and brewing processes. The largest and most famous beer festival in the world is Oktoberfest, held each year in Germany. The festival lasts more than two weeks and celebrates a special harvest beer called...
Introduction to Beer - How's it Made, and What Are the Different Types?
Beer has been around for thousands of years. In fact, it rivals wine as one of the earliest known prepared beverages in the world-dating back as early as 9000 BC. There's record of its consumption in the earliest civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt, and it was popular among the Germanic tribes of Europe by 3000 BC. The drink played a large role in the lives of Europeans throughout Medieval and early-Modern history. As it was more safe to drink than the water in the cities, it became a staple in many homes. More recently, industrial manufacturing practices have turned beer into a quarter-trillion-dollar industry, while modern techniques have contributed to an explosion in craft brewing. How Beer...
Making Your Own Beer - 3 Easy Steps
Brewing your own beer can be both fun and challenging. It can allow you to make some great home brew and impress your friends. The process of brewing beer at home can be as simple or as complex as you want to make it. Following are a few simple tips to brewing excellent quality beer. Tips: Be Clean - This is the most important step in the entire process. I recommend that you boil whatever you are going to use to make sure it is properly sanitized. Time - This hobby is a process that must be dealt with some patience. You need to let your malt stand for at least one hour before mashing it in. When boiling, allow it to reach a vigorous boil for no less than 20 minutes. Temperature - You want to make...
For thousands of years, through archaeological findings, it has been known that man worldwide has had the ability to make bread. Further to this proof, because of the use of the same basic ingredients, it has also been established that man has possessed the knowledge to brew beer. It has been argued that the invention of both bread and beer is responsible for humanity's ability to build civilizations and develop nations further, as both use exactly the same root ingredients, but with different manufacturing processes applied the outcome is the result of two conflicting products. Using water, cereal grains and yeast, the fermentation process of starches obtained from the brewing the grain can result...
The Beer Versus Wine Debate
What did the grape say when it was rolled over by a beer keg? Nothing - it just let out a little "wine"! What we drink says a lot about who we are - if you believe the marketing companies who target the mass markets with multi-million dollar commercials and campaigns. But is this really true? Enjoying both beers and wines is not a mutually exclusive pastime - I personally drink both and conform with neither stereotypical image of either drinker - I'm not a young stud hanging out with great looking babes in a bar while ice-cold longnecks are guzzled by the truck load nor a wrinkly, liberal-looking, spectacle-wearing foodie with leather patches on my elbows. Beer and wine have very long histories and...
Do Canadians Drink Too Much of the Same Beer?
There are hundreds of different beers available in Canada. Yet, somehow I keep hearing the same beers ordered over and over at local bars. An easy top 5 would look like this: 1. Alexander Keith’s 2. Labatt Blue 3. Molson Canadian 4. Sleeman Etc 5. Moosehead An honorable mention could go to Heineken, Budweiser or Carling. But do we really know what is going on in Canada’s beer industry? We seem to think it’s still the same old blue vs. red fight going on between Labatt and Molson. But an interesting publication on EuroMonitor reads: With the buyout of Sleeman’s in 2006, Canada’s beer production is firmly in the hands of foreign multinationals. By the end of 2006, nearly 90% of beer sales...
Beer Myths Busted!
Have you been plagued by uninformed friends and family members who swear that they know beer better than you? Well, it's time to tackle the top beer myths and demolish them once and for all. Myth number one: Only men homebrew - women don't drink or make beer. Not true! Although there are a huge number of male homebrewers and beer drinkers, there's also a large number of women who do the same - and this number grows every year. Myth number two: For best results, you must bottle your homebrew inside of green bottles only. Nope! Brown bottles are best - they keep out the most light. Exposure to light is a sure-fire way to ruin a good batch of beer. Myth number three: Bitter beer is bad beer. Okay, let...
All Grain Brewing - Brace Yourself!
When people start to make home brewed beer, there is a wide range of options available to them, in which many will include a few short-cuts that make the whole process a lot easier for the brewer. As with many things in life, there is a certain amount of trade-off when it comes to doing things the easy way. Of course, it is easier, but with that you have to accept the fact that it is going to be a certain way - there will be restrictions in what you can create, because part of the process has already been done for you by the people who pre-prepared some of the ingredients. The complete process, without any short cuts, requires a knowledge of all-grain brewing. Making your own beer is not easy when...
The Brewhouse Kit Produces All-grain Microbrew Style Ber With the Convenience of a Kit
Home Brewing outfit- A Must for Starters Home brewing is basically the brewing of alcoholic drinks such as wine and beer for own and household consumption, social gatherings, amateur contests and other functions put up that it is for non-commercial purposes. This method is done on a small scale foundation, which is why it is typically done as a pursuit for several involved somebodies. Because more people are inducing into the craze, a great deal of home brewing outfit is also purchasable in the market these days. How Brewing Commenced Alcoholic brewing commenced special 7,000 years ago, but has been of late restrained because of taxation and some prohibition conveyed about by large breweries that...
Beer 'kits' Include a Can of Hopped Malt Extract and a Pack of Dried Yeast Which ae Good For Health
Brewing kit out- A Vital for Entrants Home brewing is fundamentally the brewing of alcoholic drinks such as wine and beer for own and household intake, cultural gatherings, amateur contests and other intentions rendered that it is for non-commercial designs. This method is finished on a small scale ground, which is why it is typically concluded as a pursuit for several occupied individuals. Because more such people are amazing into the furor, a plenty of home brewing outfit is similarly gettable in the market these days. How Brewing Began Alcoholic brewing started out several 7,000 years ago, but has been of late restricted because of taxation and some forbiddance added about by large breweries that...
How to Make Your Own Beer Easily at Home
Lots of people are growing interest in brewing their own beer as they discover the fun that involves in brewing beer and just how a fresh beer tastes. Also it'll be much more proud moment for the brewer when he/she serves his/her own home made beer to guests and friends and when they rave that it's better than the beer than they bought from stores. One of the reasons that brewing beer in home is hugely popular is that the equipment needed to prepare homemade beer is neither expensive nor difficult to setup. One can find these equipments easily in the market or get it at a discount from people who have retired from brewing business. Also with instructional books, websites and blogs on home brewing...
5 Things to Look For in a Perfect Beer Mug
Have you ever stopped to consider that beer is not just beer anymore? Beer comes in hundreds of varieties and flavors. In today's global economy and a super market packed with groceries, produce and meats from all corners of the world, we've committed to dip our carrots in Middle Eastern Hummus (A popular dip made from chick peas, drink coffee brewed from beans grown on Brazilian Mountain tops, Sea Food swimming up somewhere by the Arctic Circle and stinky cheese from a farm in France. So beer is an American thing right? Think again! According to recent studies, there are over 1,500 types of beer being sold in the North America alone. Consumers are increasingly interested in more flavorsome...
Cruise to Copenhagen and Explore the Carlsberg Brewery
Brewery tours are always popular among holidaymakers heading to beer-producing cities - and the Carlsberg Brewery in Copenhagen is no exception. The brewery was established in the Danish capital in 1847 by J C Jacobsen. While much of the company's beer production takes place elsewhere in Denmark, some products are still made on the original brewery site. If you're heading to Copenhagen as part of a mini cruise around Europe, you should make sure you take the time to tour the Carlsberg Brewery. Not only does it offer interesting glimpses into the past with its displays of old brewing equipment and explanations of the beer-making process, but it also contains various other fascinating exhibits and...
Finding A Great Selection Of Homebrew Shops
Many folks are turning to home brewing to produce their own taste of a variety of drinks, from beer and wine to brewing their unique root beer. It is nice to do, cheap and you will be proud at yourself. Although some may well live in areas where finding every thing they need is uncomplicated, others are discovering online homebrew shops have a much better assortment of products. Online homebrew shops often sell more quality products like stainless steel brewing equipment that a small local shop will not have at stock. Additionally, quite a few of the online homebrew shops additionally offer recipes and information on how to achieve the greatest results from your home brewing efforts. Depending on...
Whiskey? Scotch? Lager? Ale? What is the difference
Scotch? Whiskey? All Scotch is whiskey, but not all whiskey is Scotch. Scotch is whiskey made in Scotland. Scotch whisky is spelled without out the ‘e’. The difference is in taste and ingredients used in manufacture. And there is a wide variety in tastes between various Scotches where the same basic ingredients are used by location. Is it Highland? Lowland or Island? or even the spring the water comes from just to mention a few varieties.. The very name ‘whisky’ is derived from the ancient Gaelic name for Scotch - “uisce beatha” which means ‘water of life‘. How very true… Ale? Lager? All beer can be classified as either a lager or an ale. The difference between the two begins...
A Wash In Beer
Ah, beer. Who hasn't heard of this bubbly brew or watched the Superbowl specifically to be entertained by the brewery industry's commercials. While appealing to a broad spectrum of people, beer is a versatile beverage with a broad range of uses. It makes a tasty marinade, a moist and light bread and, fantastic soap! Yes, soap. Once the alcohol and its drying effects are removed, beer makes a near perfect skin care addition to soap. Since beer is primarily hops, many of this herb's properties and benefits become a skin cleansing asset when added to soap. The diverse array of beers from micro breweries and distinct contributions from craft breweries add a new dimension to soap crafting options...
Fun, Profitable, Wholesome Business You Can Start - Microbrewery
According to Wikipedia, "A microbrewery, or craft brewery, is a modern brewery [that] produces a limited amount of beer." The ancient art of beer brewing began with the establishment of agricultural society and the cultivation of grains such as barley and wheat. Around 4000 BC, the Sumerians discovered the effects of drinking gruel that had been left to ferment; this ale became more alcoholic once brewers began malting the barley. Germinating the grain, then drying and heating it so that the starch turned to sugar, produced a more powerful fermentation and stronger flavor. In northern Europe, where the cultivation of wine grapes was unknown, but where grain flourished, brewing probably developed...
California - A Sunny Wonderland of Craft Breweries
When many people think about beer, they think only about the big macro brews that dominate the market. You know them because of the incessant television advertising they do, as well as the big displays and shelf space in just about any liquor store you happen to stroll into. And those beers certainly have their place. For instance, let's say you're a hard-working individual. Maybe you're a Sacramento precast electrical accessory dealer (ok, that's pretty specific, but you get the point) who has had a long day. You get home, reach into the fridge, and pull out one of those macro brews. You stand out on your porch, let the sun hit your face, and take a sip of the ice cold, golden lager. It tastes...
A great way to spend your weekend in Fredericksburg, Virginia is at one of the many wineries and distilleries that surround it. The geographic location makes this part of Virginia a celebrated producer of wine, beer, and spirits alike. What follows is a sampling of just a few of the wineries, breweries and distilleries neighboring Fredericksburg. 1. The A. Smith Bowman Distillery The Bowman Distillery ranks among the oldest distilleries in the United States. It is best known as a family-owned bourbon distillery, and was founded in 1935 by Abram Smith Bowman. The Bowman's began producing bourbon on their farm at the tail end of prohibition, and it is that recipe which is still used in their famous...
Breweries in Suffolk, United Kingdom
Although Suffolk was not historically a prolific brewing county, we are, since the takeover of Scottish & Newcastle by the Danes, the county with two of the UK's largest remaining brewers, Greene King and Adnams. Suffolk is also home to lots of smaller breweries whose styles range from the solidly traditional Bitters and Milds (one of the last bastions in southern England of this threatened style), through to exotic beers made with wheat, fruit and spices. So find out here which one is to your taste - Adnams Brewery This is a highly successful, traditional brewing company, set in the lovely seaside town of Southwold. Still Chaired by one of the Adnams family, the Company was established in 1890...
Home Microbrewery Kits
Before we started please smile with the next joke: What does a drunk walrus have in common with a woman at a Tupperware party? A: They are both out looking for a tight seal. Jajaja. I am sorry, that is no so funny, lets go back to business. If you are interested in starting a home microbrewery and concocting your own beer recipe, I would recommend not starting from scratch. Although an experienced brewer would prefer to have the freedom of choosing their own ingredients, someone who has never ventured down the road before will be better off purchasing a pre-packaged set. This guarantees that you won't miss anything on the shopping list, and you will have quality products to start with. The number...