Styles

Ask any beer lover and they will tell you how exciting it is to discover a new beer style. If you have just come upon the so-called ‘bock beer’, you might be curious about this … Read more

The consumption of alcohol in America has historically been a source of contention and the 3.2 beer is a good example of this. If you have heard the term and you are wondering just what … Read more

All fizzy drinks have a percentage of alcohol. It comes from preservatives and carbonation. But these trace amounts well below 1% so they wouldn’t register on any breathalyzers or blood alcohol tests. Still, you sometimes … Read more

After water and tea, beer is the world’s most popular drink, but “beer” encompasses such a huge range of possible styles and flavors that even beer buffs and connoisseurs can become confused. Furthermore, within each … 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

What is Kolsch beer? This obscure beverage is some German response to the famous Pale Ale made in Britain. Nowadays, it is trendy in the US, probably because something difficult to access is always attractive … Read more

In some ways sour beers are the opposite of pilsners – pilsners are entry-level beers for beginners with little beer-tasting experience while sours are for advanced yet jaded beer adventurers who are looking for something … Read more

In recent years, food allergies have increased. Or maybe they’re just getting more attention. But while some of us dodge food for weight and lifestyle, some of us could get seriously sick. Just as an … Read more

Did you know that Oktoberfest beer is one of the most expensive and most robust beers in the world? If you’ve never tried this beer, it is a must-have style, and you should give it … Read more