In this day and age, most people know what a beer is. But the majority of people have no idea what the different types of beers are. If you ask the average beer drinker what is the difference between ale and lager, they are going to give you a blank stare or bumble through some … Read more
Is there sugar in beer? The short answer is yes there is a small amount of sugar in beer, typically between 0 – 1 gram. However, as a result of the brewing process, different beers undergo this is not always the case and some beers especially light and non-alcoholic brands can have much higher amounts … Read more
When it comes to making beer a brewer has three choices in regards to the malt they use, either malt extract, grains, or a combination of both. In this article, we will take a look at what malt extract is, how it is made, the two main types of malt extract as well as the … Read more
A Braggot recipe at its core is a harmonious blend of beer and mead resulting in a delicious fusion of malt and honey. Many confuse this unique beverage as being either a beer with honey added or a mead with some malt included in the recipe; both interpretations are incorrect as a Braggot is a … Read more
Braggot is one part mead and one part beer being made with both honey and malted barley. Braggot along with other ancient drinks has made a resurgence of late as a result of many of the craft breweries experimenting with brewing different alcoholic beverages that were popular in years gone by. Traditionally brewers would make … Read more