Beer drinkers have a love-hate relationship with off-flavors. While some consider flaws in the flavor of beer normal and even desirable, others can’t quite stand putting weird-tasting beer down their throats. Skunked beer is one … Read more
In the old days, there was no piped water or sanitation system. We drank water from wells, rivers, or lakes. The same places where we cleaned things and bathed, so the water often made people … Read more
Wheat beers are pretty popular. That’s why there are so many varieties, from witbiers to hefeweizens. And while the base brew is the same, there are differences in proportion, brewing temperature, fermenting position, and more. … Read more
If you are a beer lover, you probably know what is craft beer, but are you sure what makes any brew a real craft beer? Believe it or not, it can be quite complicated to … Read more
Despite the healthy lifestyle trend taking over the Western world by storm, beer consumption is still as popular as ever. Unsurprisingly, a beer that claims to be ‘healthier’ will attract the attention of the wellness-conscious … Read more
Most of us know that beer is mostly made using barley grains. It is, therefore, no surprise that the term ‘wheat beer’ might elicit some interest among newbie beer drinkers. If you are curious as … Read more
Would it surprise you that The UK is Europe’s second-largest beer producer? (After Germany, of course.) They also have one of the world’s oldest brewing traditions. And while it’s important – politically – to separate … Read more
You might not know it, but Poland has a strong brewing tradition. Its sales volumes are Number Three in Europe after Germany and the UK. Maybe Poles just drink more, but if they’re buying that … Read more
They say Brussels (in Belgium) is Europe’s beer capital. And here at home, Milwaukee is Beer Central. Still, if you ask the average person which country they associate with beer, they’ll probably say Germany. And … Read more
In many parts of the world, ginger drinks are medicinal. They’re often brewed at home, simmered with lemon, and sweetened with honey. This remedy is trusted for coughs and colds and you can even order … Read more