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There are so many locations claiming to be "beer capitals" they can't all be right. Can they? In this piece I take a look at just a few of the "beer capitals" of the world. Let's start with Milwaukee, Wisconsin right here in the USA. In it's history, Milwaukee has been home to some legendary brands; Pabst, Schlitz, Miller and Blatz. In itself this is a pretty good reason to claim the prize, at least in years gone by. Similarly, Munich, Germany also has a claim based on its long history as a center for beer brewing and, of course, world famous Oktoberfest. This 16 day celebration of fun and life began in 1810 to celebrate a royal marriage. Oktoberfest begins on the next to last Saturday in September...

Travellers on holiday in England who enjoy history and a good pint of beer would do well to visit South East England. South East England features several independently owned breweries that produce great beers using a combination of old-fashioned techniques and today's technology. Here is a brief look at some of the more popular breweries that can make any holiday in England more interesting. Here is a brief guide that describes some of South East England's more popular breweries. The guide includes a listing of some of the best breweries in South East England that offer tours to the public. It also includes how much you can expect to pay for a tour as well as a brief summary of what you can expect...

If you like the idea of enjoying cold draft beer in the comfort of your own home, but buying a new kegerator is not in your budget, don't despair. For a fraction of the cost of a new kegerator, you can build your own. Building your own kegerator can be accomplished some with basic household tools, and just a minor amount of do-it-yourself skills. On a do-it-yourself difficulty scale of 1 to 10, this job is about a 2. Your homemade kegerator can easily be completed in about an hour. The first thing you need to do is get a refrigerator. Used refrigerators can often be found for little or no cost. Depending upon how much room you have for your kegerator, and how much beer you'd like it to hold, you...

Possessing a microbrewery system is not just pleasurable, it could be rewarding too. People actually make a excellent living off their microbrewery system, so it's definitely be something that everyone should try out at least once. Getting Started To be able to get started with a microbrewery system, the first thing that ought to be done is sanitize everything that is going to need to become used. Next every thing must be rinsed to ensure that all the sanitizer is removed, because any leftover sanitizer may destroy off the yeast and this will result in flat and poor tasting beer. Cooking the Wort The cooking process is one of the first in using a microbrewery system. First cold water should be...

If you check out some things about beer in general, you'll find that there is more to beer than just who makes it, how it tastes and how much it costs. Sure, if you're just interested in popping open a cold brew and sitting yourself down in front of the TV, you probably only care about those 3 things and most likely just number two. But you'd be surprised how much you can learn about beer from magazines, books and the Internet. For example. You can learn about the different kinds of glasses you can get to put your beer in. No kidding. You've got your flute glass, goblet, mug or stein, pilsner glass, pint glass, snifter, stange, tulip, Weizen glass and even an oversized wine glass. Of course...

Most of the people today, even the ones who already make be beer at home mistakenly distinguish beer only by color! In general there are two types - Ale (top fermentation) and Lager (bottom fermentation). The first fact is that lager can be both light and dark, the dark ones are usually German traditional lagers. Still most of the lagers are light beers and that's why a dark lager might seem strange at first. The second fact is that lager is the most popular beer in the world. In the "beginning of beer" when the beer making equipment was not so advanced, ales ruled the world. But eventually some brewers found a new type of beer that needed to be stored for three weeks before consumption. Eventually...

There is no doubt that this world has come up with some pretty nasty beer. I have tasted quite a few myself. Now, I know that everyone's taste buds are a little different and that some nasty beer to someone might be someone else's favorite. But, I think I have chosen the world's absolute five worst beers that just might be undisputable. First of all, I would just like to say that I hope you don't think of me as unpatriotic. I didn't choose the names of these beers. And they do seem to have an American theme running through them. Billy Beer In no particular order at all except what first popped into my head, I choose Billy Beer as one of the worst beers anyone has ever produced. It was a marketing...

Home brewing beer is a process which can be interesting, frustrating, tiring, rewarding, and any number of other potential things all at once or one at a time. It does take some time and attention to put together the best process for making your own beer, but once you get there you will find that it was well worth the effort and the wait. The difficulty of brewing your own beer is that it can be so tempting to say "oh, forget it - there's a fridge full of this stuff down at the liquor store and it's already cool". Against that, you have to be prepared to put the time in and trust that what you produce will be worth drinking. This puts many people off making their own beer. Finding the best home brew...

In a previous article we started a discussion of some of the things you can learn about beer. We covered some of the basics. But beer goes way beyond basics. Maybe that's why over 100,000 people each month do Internet search engine lookups on beer. Ready for some more things you can learn about beer? Great! Let's begin! Everybody talks about ABV or alcohol by volume. Every beer drinker should know his ABV or he's going to be in a lot of trouble if he wants to keep from getting too sloshed out of his mind. ABV simply means what portion of the total amount of liquid in the bottle of beer is alcohol. Why is this important? Very simple. The more alcohol by volume, the more actual alcohol that...

If you're like many of us, you may enjoy a nice cold beer when you get home from work or just after a long day. Unfortunately it can be hard to find a good tasting beer that suits your needs, not to mention the amount of GMO products used in them (even the organic beers). Have you ever wished you could take matters into your own hands and make a beer that you know will taste excellent and be made with only the best ingredients? Well there's never been a better time to start! I couldn't possibly fit all of the necessary information to getting started with making the best home made beer into a single article. In fact, I couldn't fit it into a hundred articles, there really is just a huge wealth of...

Before we get into serius business do you want to smile? What not to say to the nice policeman: I can't reach my license unless you hold my beer. No funny? I am sorry. Let's begin.... 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 one thing to remember in choosing a home microbrewery...

The Super Bowl and its accompanying camaraderie are just around the corner. It is the perfect time to wow your buddies with Super Bowl trivia, especially that concerning odd pieces of information on that great American beverage, beer. The first Super Bowl football championship was played in 1967, pitting the Green Bay Packers against the Kansas City Chiefs. The sports-history breaking game took place on January 15, 1967, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, following the merger of the NFL with the fledgling AFL. The AFL, under new Commissioner Al Davis, was well on its way to bringing the NFL to its knees by signing more and more top NFL players away from the NFL, along with top college talent, but...

You probably can't wait to get started on your new activity, homebrewing. Your mouth is probably watering, at the thought of sipping that first homebrewed beer made with your very own microbrew system. But what Microbrew Equipment do you really need? A Stainless steel beer brewing kettle, a great stainless conical fermenter are the first things that come to mind. In this article we take a closer look. Ready to start? Your close relatives is enthused on that new chapter in your life. You have a good friend who will be more then ready to assist you out. You have discovered the ideal place within your house to set up your Microbrew Equipment, and you have found a recipe that does not merely looks easy...

It is commonly known that beer has been with mankind for a long while. The way we consumed beer changed as beer expanded, grew, and improved. The earliest vessels man used for drinking beer included earthenware, pottery, carved out wood, and even sewn-together pieces of leather. The quality of the beer glass saw small advancements as time passed on. During the bubonic plague beer steins were popular because of their enclosed top to prevent bugs from landing in the beer and getting them ill. The development of glass might have been the most important part of the way beer glasses are made today. As beer glasses became increasingly popular, customers could really see what they were consuming and wanted...

Making money drinking beer is the highest form of fantasy anyone can ever fathom. We are in the 21st century and fantasy is a reality in this modern day and age. Yes folks, you can love your beer and make money simultaneously. You and I know that a night out at the bar or a popular nightclub can leave a big hole in the pocket and the biggest expense is beer. Moreover, there is a multitude of world class brands of beer categorized and sold at changing prices based on the properties of the beer. The majority of us enjoy our beers and the associated friendship at such fun filled social events. But if you have a slight idea about the beer that you are drinking, no doubt, you will get paid to drink beer...

For some reason sampling beer in other countries is just part of the experience. In each place there will usually be different types of food to try, which is definitely a fun experience as well, but there's something fun about trying the different types of beer as well. It seems like such a simple beverage, but somehow the ranges of flavor and aroma among the different types is pretty significant and can even provide an experience pretty specific to the location. A great thing about this is that tasting the beer and smelling the aroma once back in your home country can bring back some of the experiences you had in the country the beer is from. The smell center of the brain has more of a direct...

Ice beer is a type of beer especially conditioned in chilled temperature. This cool environment allows the beer to form ice crystals which, when removed, concentrates the beer’s flavor and alcoholic content. Ice beer is commonly made with lager. There are however, other ice beers that come in an array of flavors and varieties. There are now a number of ice beers available in the market. Most of these beers vary when it comes to taste flavor. Millions of people around the world enjoy drinking beer. However, there are very few who are aware of how beers are produced. Brewing is the process of producing beers and other alcoholic beverage through fermentation. Beers are actually produced using a...

If you like coffee and beer, then you are probably someone looking for a wide variety of flavors within your drink of choice. Coffee is a complex drink that offers a variety of bold flavors within a specific roast, and beer can offer you the same within each brew batch. Interestingly enough, some of the most popular beer flavors have coffee undertones, so it is helpful to know what to look for to experience the best of both worlds! Many times, you will find coffee flavors within stouts, such as the Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout, which is a rich and thick brew with coffee flavors. It is brewed with the Terrapin Wake-n-Bake coffee blend, and it is released annually. This is a stout that has a higher...

Beer, a product so big that it has festivals just to celebrate its brew. All around the world, brewers gather at these festivals to exchange ideas and try new brews. It is almost like a celebration of life amongst beer lovers. The Great British Beer Festival held in the United Kingdom each year in August. In the United States, there is an annual event to celebrate beer called the Great American Beer Festival (GABF). But as we all know, the largest and most celebrated beer festival must be the Oktoberfest. Well if you are happen to be in Orlando in November, try out something on a "smaller scale and refreshingly different. Visit the Orlando Beer Festival at Universal Studios City Walk. Except for the...

Starting a home microbrewery is something that more and more people are getting interested in. The question many people have is "How do I get started?". Well, I'm here to help. What follows is a basic list of the equipment you will need to make your first batch. You can find all of this equipment at your local brew shop or online. Shop around as prices can vary widely. 1. Brewpot and Plastic/Metal Spoon - You may already have a good pot lying around. The minimum suggested size is 4 gallon but I highly recommend going with at least a 5 gallon pot or larger to give yourself some room while boiling the wort (pronounced "wert"). You need a nice big spoon to stir the wort. You can use a wooden spoon...

In the summer of 1990, my father, uncle, cousin and I decided to cool our heels in one of Chicago's great beer gardens after a White Sox game. Four guys, a beer garden, and a baseball game - what could possibly be any better? Suddenly, inspiration struck. Why not take the show on the road? And so began a journey that continues to this day for dads, sons, and even couples across the country. Baseball road trips are one of the most popular sports travel vacations in America, as millions of fans set out to experience great baseball destinations. Baseball And Beer: The Perfect Match Just as each baseball stadium and city are different, so are the local beers and the beer scene. Travel to Milwaukee...

There are normally two types of refrigeration models that are good choices for typical kegerators, and these are the stand-up refrigerator and the waist high or chest freezer. Regardless of the brand, what is important is that the refrigerator to be converted must be ideal and congruent with your space requirements. You have to determine if you want a storage space for your beer or if you would prefer it for serving purposes and for how many beers you would like to serve at any given period, as these considerations would help you choose the right refrigerator for your kegerator conversion. The most commonly used type for kegerator conversions by kegerator enthusiasts is the stand-up refrigerator...

Enjoying a great brew of beer is a pastime shared by people of most age and interest ranges from every country across the world. The best aspect of home brewed beer: there are many types of brews for people to drink. When a person thinks about beer, they will think about a specific taste. Some beer lovers like a cool, crisp taste while others want a rusty, dark ale with a deep flavor. Then, there are people who look for a dark, stout, black beer. Irish or not, if you have ever taken part in a St. Patrick's Day celebration, you have probably had quite a few different lagers. The possibilities are seemingly endless when you decide to embark on making beer at home, to the point that it can become...

Here is the strangest thing about one of Germany's best celebrations - and they have some of the Europe's best - the Oktoberfest (translation: October Festival), actually starts in September. Having thought about this for years, mostly thru a thick head, I can only conclude that this has come about because it's so good that no-one can wait for October to arrive and therefore everyone starts early! Oktoberfest originates from the wedding celebrations surrounding the marriage of the Crown Prince, later to become King Lugwig I of Bavaria and Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hilburghausen. The marriage took place on October 17, 1810 and was celebrated with horse races and other popular entertainments of the...

Ice-cold beer loses its subtlety of flavor. You may prefer that if you're drinking bad beer. But if you just laid down $10 for a six-pack of English porter, you want to serve it properly. This is most important if you're conducting a formal tasting. The average refrigerator keeps food at about 40°F. At this temperature, beer will release less carbonation, and hence, less aroma. Liquid this cold will stun your taste buds, numbing them. So serve lighter beers at 45°, darker beers at 50°, and real dark beers at 55°. The secret is in the glass. As with wine, the appreciation of a good beer depends on the look, the smell, and the taste. The best way to record that information in your...

Do you enjoy drinking beer? Many people do, but how much do most of us really know about different types of beer and the brewing process? A local brewery tour is a good way to find out more. There's nothing better than sitting in a great pub and drinking a great pint of beer. A wonderful way to spend an afternoon or an evening, surrounded by friends. It's a special feeling - enjoying a great drink when surrounded by our company of choice. Many of us will have a favourite beer, or at least a favourite type of beer. How many of us are actually aware of what makes our favourite drink taste the way that it does? Can we actually distinguish the individual ingredients. Thinking about the production...

Beer is the world's oldest alcoholic beverage, and was one of the first drinks ever produced by human beings. It is estimated that it may date back to as early as 6000 BC, and it is mentioned in the recorded history of the most ancient human civilizations, including that of Sumeria, Mesopotamia, and ancient Egypt. Since beer can occur naturally, through the fermentation of any substance containing carbohydrates, the beverage was probably discovered before it was invented. This also means that the secret of producing it was probably learned in many different locations, independent of one another. The earliest archaeological evidence for the consumption of beer that we have is from chemical remains...

There are a lot of people out there that will know the feeling of drinking a glass of wine or beer and at the same time thinking "What if I could make a nice drink like this myself?". If your next thought was that you could be saving some money then your mind could not be more right. Most people quickly forget that because they think it is hard to make your own wine and beer, years ago that was true but nowadays that is no longer the case then anyone can buy a beer or wine kit that you use at home, which is all you need to get ready and create your next glass of beer or wine at home. Beer or wine kit at home, the pros For first time users such a kit is perfect and makes it really easy. There is...

Men are you annoyed with hearing about how flat your stomach once was and how you can barely see your feet underneath it? If so, I want to let you know that all that can change. I can show you how to get rid of your beer belly, and what's better, without giving up the beer! But let's first discuss what a beer belly really is and what causes it. Let us first define what a beer belly is. By definition, a beer belly is an area of fat that is positioned between your chest and your waist, or what used to be your waist. Now, is it cause by beer? The surprising answer is no. Science has proven that beer bellies are caused by calories that haven't been burned up by your body that get deposited to that...

There is probably no drink more popular on the silver screen than beer. No, it's not a leading man or lady and it doesn't have any dialogue, but many times a cold bottle or mug of beer is the focal point of the scene. Need examples of this peculiarity of motion pictures? No problem. Stick around, keep reading and we'll fill your belly with a few classic scenes from motion picture history. In 1933 there was a movie by the name of "What - No Beer?" The movie stared the immortal Buster Keaton and Jimmy Durante. Both of these men were comic geniuses. In the movie they played a couple of con men, something both were very good at. They decided they were going to start a brewery the night before...

The only thing you really care about is getting your hands on a nice cold brew. But did you ever sit down and wonder who the top beer manufacturers actually are? For more details Of course not. That\'s why you\'re reading what\'s about to follow as we reveal the top beer manufacturers in the world today. The top five beer manufacturers have quite a few surprises, especially for those of you who are glued to your TV and see nothing but ads for Bud, Bud Light, Miller Light, Molson, Schlitz and the whole cast of characters that follow one bad B-Movie after another. Well, would it surprise you to know that the fifth largest beer manufacturer in the world is Inbev? Who? You heard right. This worldwide...

There are two main ways that you can classify beer; as an Ale, or a Lager. This distinction comes from the temperature of the brewing, which can change the way the yeast behaves during its development, and subsequently affect the taste. Lagers use slow acting yeast, and are brewed at a lower temperature. This process allows the yeast to completely clean the residual sugars from the beer, leaving a clean, dry beer. Generally Lagers are formed over a two part process, with the first half occurring at 45-55F and the second part occurring at between 32-40F. The process of developing Lager was first discovered by Bavarian brewers who stored their beer in cool, dry caves. They noticed that the beverage...

Beer Diseases Look this up on the search engines and you will not find out very much. Look for beer diseases in brewing books and you will find silence (except to say that you must guard against them). Look for beer diseases in published literature and you will discover references to Louis Pasteur's work of 1876 which pretty much covered the subject. Film yeast is insidious. Symptoms of film yeast in your home brew are:- - A dusty looking scum on top of your beer. - If sampled the affected beer will taste weak and vaguely unpleasant . Film yeast is an aerobic yeast which destroys the alcohol by converting it into carbon dioxide and water. Alcohol is its food. It does not immediately make the beer...