You might be surprised to learn that mead is the oldest alcoholic beverage in the world—dating back over 9,000 years! This fermented drink is made from honey, water, and yeast, and it can be consumed dry or semi-sweet. Around the world, mead is enjoying a resurgence in popularity, with many craft brewers producing their own … Read more
When it comes to learning how to make your own beer kit, it is not as simple as mixing up some grains, hops, and yeast with water and hoping for the best. To make good beer there are important things you need to know, understand and apply. In this article, we will discuss the benefits … Read more
The following is an overview of the popular noble hop varieties and their uses in brewing beer. Although they are not as popular with American craft brewers as they are in Europe, noble hops have unique aromas and flavors that can bring balance to certain styles of beer and make them stand out on the … Read more
IBU, also known as International Bitterness Units, is used to measure the bitterness level of beer by measuring the concentration of Alpha Acids in the hop varieties used during brewing. In this article, we’ll go over what IBU means in beer, how they’re measured, and how they affect your beer, as well as take a … Read more
Ah, Corona Beer! Named after the sun’s corona it is the official beer of summer worldwide. Enjoyed at the beach, while boating, picnicking, BBQing, or at countless Mexican restaurants around the world. Always served with the iconic lime wedge it is one of the top-selling beers around the world and the number one-selling import beer … Read more