Oxidized beer, yuck! It smells like a skunk’s fart and tastes worse. Obviously, I’m exaggerating, but you do get the point. Beer is a very sensitive beverage, and if you don’t take the necessary measures to preserve its quality and freshness (both in production and storage), then its flavor will suffer. We’re talking about oxidization, … Read more
Take all your best buddies, throw in a couple of beers, and add a few fun games; that’s the recipe for a good time. And that is precisely what beer Olympics games are, catalysts to a good time. They are a set of challenges that encourage everyone to drink and have fun while tapping into … Read more
I know how disappointing it feels when you order an expensive beer that doesn’t match your meal. You want a drink that amplifies the flavors and leaves you refreshed and satisfied. But instead you get a beer that tastes nothing like your meal and makes you feel bloated. Well, I’m here to make sure … Read more
Don’t get me wrong, beer is a great indulgence. But there are those evenings when you need a delicious accompaniment for your beer. Maybe you’re not ready for a full meal, and you just want something to mindlessly nibble on as you watch your favorite sports team lose a third consecutive match; damn you, Rams! … Read more
What is Krausen? Well, you might know it by another name: fermentation foam! When making beer, you may have noticed a gang of bubbles congregating on top of your beer during fermentation. This frothy formation is what we call Krausen, and it’s formed during fermentation. So, Krausen is the foam that forms during fermentation. Big … Read more
Everybody loves lagers. You know, lagers, that sweet, golden nectar that trickles down the beer taps at your favorite craft brewery. But not everyone is familiar with wheat beer, or we just don’t talk enough about it. Well, we need to change that. But we’re doing it differently; by comparing wheat beers to lagers. Both … Read more
When life gives you lemons, sometimes the best thing you can do is make lemonade – but other times, you just want to kick back and relax with a homemade cold brew made from hops! Making homemade hop water (also known as hopped water or infused water) might seem like a daunting task at first … Read more
No debate is as furious in nightclubs, bars, and pubs as beer vs. vodka. While both sides bring forth good points, is there a better option between the two? In this article, we’ll be pitting beer against vodka. We’ll examine different aspects of both beverages, including ingredients, brewing process, appearance, and taste. Without further ado, … Read more
Hey there! Do you ever mix up the words Fermentor and Fermenter? Well, if you do, you’re not alone – lots of us do! Here’s the lowdown: Now, when it comes to homebrew, there’s nothing more confusing than these two terms. They’re like those distant cousins who always show up at family gatherings, but you … Read more
For years, you’ve bought beer in cans and bottles. But have you ever wondered how well they’d perform against each other? Well, we did. And we pitted them against each other through nine grueling rounds of scrutiny. Join us to discover which is better; beer cans or bottles. But before we head to the ring … Read more