Articles and Blogs on Beer and Home Brewing

Microbreweries

Next time you have company over for the big football game or you host a backyard barbeque, stun your friends and family with your new home-brewed beer. If your home brew passes the taste test and causes a sensation among people close to you, then why not expand and take your beer-brewing to the next level? Start your own microbrewery and let your delicious brew do all the talking. Here are some steps you... Read more >

Tasting Beer

With the hundreds of types of beer available, it can be difficult to discern intricate differences in taste and flavor. Each beer has its own distinct properties and characteristics. One way to expand your beer palate and discover the unique taste of different brews is to host a beer-tasting party where you and your friends can judge the beer on its appearance, scent and taste. Hosting a Beer-Tasting... Read more >

Beer Events

Looking for an excuse to throw a theme party? Look no further. Beer tasting parties are trendy and hugely popular on the international party scene. What better way to please your guests than to host a beer tasting event? Invite your beer loving friends and any party lovers who would enjoy exploring the contemporary beer scene. Most adults, at some time, have been to wine tasting events—and the... Read more >

Types of Beer

Some Americans may assume that beer-drinking is a modern American tradition. However, the origin of beer dates back thousands of years and is rooted in a rich cultural heritage that far predates America’s relatively newfound taste for the beverage. Historians believe that the Chinese, Egyptian and African cultures each invented beer independently over 8,000 years ago. Beer caught on in the region... Read more >

Storing Beer

Many people recognize the merits of aging a fine wine, but few realize that certain beers also taste better with age. Many of the standard beers found in supermarkets and liquor stores are meant to be consumed as soon as they are bought. But, for a few special brews, flavor is greatly enhanced when they are stored away and left to age to perfection. Best Beers for Storing A common Budweiser... Read more >

Becoming a Brewmaster

While it may seem like a dream job to many, the work of a professional brewmaster does require extensive training and education before you can get down to the fun part! Brewmasters must understand and oversee the entire brewing process. It can take many years in the field to advance to a brewmaster position. There are roughly 1,500 microbreweries in the United States today. California, Texas and... Read more >

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