Hops are one of the 4 main ingredients in beer, the others being malt, yeast, and water. They add delicious flavors and aromas to our beers and without them beer as we know it would not exist. However, a question asked by many people, especially those who have a gluten intolerance is; are hops gluten … Read more
If you have ever gone out for a few beers with friends and one of them started buying vodka shots in between pints of beers you may have wondered how the shots compare to the pints and how many beers equal a shot of vodka. Most of us have heard that one glass of beer … Read more
Consuming alcohol in moderation for many people can be a way to relax and unwind from a busy and stressful work week as well as being a way to socialize and spend time with friends. However, as most of us can attest to when having a good time it can be a very difficult thing … Read more
A hydrometer although not an absolute must is an important tool that most brewers should have on hand. This inexpensive tool (typically less than $15) measures the sugar content of the liquid, allows the brewer to be able to track how fermentation is progressing as well as measures the ABV of the beer, wine or … Read more
If you do a search for how many ounces in a pint of beer you are going to very quickly come to realize that the answer is it depends. The size of a pint of beer used to depend on where in the world you were located. As you will see in this post official … Read more