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More Beer Tasting Tips

jamesjohn — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:05:17 +0000

Start with a clean, dry glass for each brew being considered. Appearance, aroma, mouthfeel, flavor and aftertaste all play a part in the experience, along with more subtle aspects. Humans are visual creatures. What they see strongly influences their subsequent perceptions. A glass of dark brown with a creamy brown two-inch head will create another. [...]

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Using Hops Was a Clever Use For a Useless Plant

jamesjohn — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:50:49 +0000

As a flavoring agent hops contribute in multiple ways. The fruit of the hop plant contains compounds called alpha acids. At the same time, like many plants, hops contain oils that add distinctive aromas. Scottish ales began using hops only much later. Noble hops alone, for example, come in four types. Names more familiar to [...]

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Beer Glassware is NOT Just for Looks

jamesjohn — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:43:07 +0000

Which glass looks best for beer presentation is largely a subjective issue. For the utmost in tasting, hand-wash your glass in warm water and rinse well. Allow to air dry. Hand towels, and especially paper towels, can introduce bits of cloth or paper. Purists will avoid frosting the glass, since that can change the temperature and [...]

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Is Pouring Beer an Art or is it a Science

jamesjohn — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:37:47 +0000

Even so simple an act as pouring a glass of beer is surrounded with controversy. When the glass is half-full, (not half-empty, there are no pessimists among beer pouring specialists!), tip the glass upright and continue to pour into the middle. Gentle pouring down the side of the tilted glass helps keep the foam down to [...]

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Let Me Explain The Number of Styles of German Beer Glasses

jamesjohn — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:24:17 +0000

Not many people realize that there are different types of beer glasses. However, even less people know that there are many types of beer glasses that are geared for German-style beer! German Beer Glasses German beer glasses come in a number of styles. Many people are familiar with the large ‘Stein’ style of glass but there are [...]

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Here’s Why German Beers Get Their Own Special Drinking Glass

jamesjohn — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:19:35 +0000

German Beer Glasses: German beers tend to get their own special type of drinking glass, and the beer glasses are configured to enhance the taste of the beer. Hefeweizen, Kristallweizen and Dunkles are served in glasses that are tall and elegant, with a narrow base broadening toward the top before tapering slightly again. There is [...]

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Make Beer in Coffee Maker | What

jamesjohn — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:07:00 +0000

The article says you can make beer in the coffee maker, Has anyone every tried this? You can actually brew your own beer version if you have a coffee maker at home. I bet you haven’t considered that before. Has anyone tried this? How to Make Beer Using Your Coffee Maker Do you fancy making your own blend [...]

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Now I am Joe Kegger instead of Joe Sixpack

jamesjohn — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:02:38 +0000

People wonder if they should have a beer keg at home. Here are some of the reasons you should have a beer keg at home. If you do not drink beer, you need not need to read this. Why Have a Beer Keg at Home When we moved into our new home, I took the big leap and [...]

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What is a Beer Chiller

jamesjohn — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:31:38 +0000

There’s nothing better than a crisp, cold beer at the end of a long day. But if you’ve just got them from the store, they’re going to be lukewarm by the time you get them home. Dilemma. How do you avoid that? By investing in a beer chiller of course! There are few things in [...]

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Beer Chillers | drink beer that is perfectly chilled

Pilsner Beer Glasses | Why Should I Use One

jamesjohn — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:57:10 +0000

A 12 ounce tapered glass that is tall and slender. Pilsner glasses are good for showing a beer’s color, carbonation level, and for head retention. Designed to be used with “pilsner” beers. These are tall, with a shape that evenly tapers from a wider mouth to a narrower base with no curves. The shape of [...]

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Home Brewing System

jamesjohn — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:21:30 +0000

Are you interested in the idea of creating a home brewing system, but not sure where to start? Doing so isn’t over complicated, but it’s important that you have an understanding of what needs to be done in order to do it the right way. You probable didn’t have to take out a second mortgage [...]

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Thinking of a Home Brewing Kegging System

jamesjohn — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:27:37 +0000

Home brewing beer with kegs is a lot easier than you may have imagined. The cost of the kit depends on how much beer you wish to brew as well as your level of expertise. Home brewing beer with kegs provides you with the opportunity to brew delicious beer that will taste the way that [...]

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The Kegerator Beer Craze at Home

Building Your Own Kegerator Can be a Hit With Your Friends

jamesjohn — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:32:43 +0000

The home draft system or kegerator as it is sometimes called is the anchor of any home bar. A home draft system will give you the ability to keep nearly any beer on tap and enjoy it for as little as 45 cents per serving. In my humble opinion, purchasing a manufactured home draft system is [...]

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The Joys of Serving Beer from Your Own Kegerator

jamesjohn — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:55:42 +0000

A beer kegerator is a good, economical way to dispense beer in your home bar. The kegerator maintains beer at the ideal temperature and allows it to be served mess-free. The kegerator is an indispensable item for your bar equipment for the host who loves to entertain and enjoys a cold beer on tap. Beer [...]

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