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The 5 Oldest Beers In The World

Janis Bellingtom — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:56:44 +0000

Modern life can often leave us tired and weary and some of us need the restoring effects of a stiff drink to keep us sane. Whether it's a warm ale, a thick stout or a cold, refreshing lager you should give a thought to the ancient tribes who discovered your favorite tipple over 8000 years ago.

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Yeast Makes Beer Brewing Possible

jamesjohn — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:08:40 +0000

Ale yeast is said to be ‘top-fermenting’ since the yeast cells tend to accumulate (’flocculate’) at the top. Lager yeast migrates to the bottom of the tank during fermentation and so is called ‘bottom-fermenting’. In the case of ale yeast, some interaction with oxygen takes place during fermentation. Ale yeast ferments quicker, a few days [...]

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Even More Beer Tasting Tips

jamesjohn — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:14:57 +0000

The character of the malts, hops and the brewing process in total contribute to the feel of the brew in the mouth. Carbon dioxide bubbles interact with receptors on the tongue and influence whether the brew feels thick or light, creamy or thin. Brews run the gamut from metallic to astringent to warm and gentle. [...]

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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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Tips to Practice Beer Tasting

jamesjohn — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:56:30 +0000

Beer tasting professionals have developed practices over decades that can easily be used by anyone wanting to maximize their tasting experience. Begin with a fresh brew. Use a clean, air-dried glass. Cotton and paper particles can introduce unwanted character, can interfere with head production and oils and dirt can interfere with aromas and alter head [...]

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Why the Water Matters in your Home Brewed Beer

jamesjohn — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:47:04 +0000

Water might be the most varied chemical compound on the planet. Two of the major elements are Ca, calcium and Mg, magnesium. These two add the ‘hardness’ in hard water. Ca, for example, helps produce an acid that balances the alkaline phosphates found in malts. Chlorine, Cl, for example helps keep bacteria from building up [...]

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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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Is It Possible to Home Brew Low Calorie Beer

jamesjohn — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:17:56 +0000

In recent times the low calorie beer has gotten a lot of attention. The main reason is that people are trying to be healthier but they don’t want to give up drinking beer. Beers that are low calories usually have fewer calories and give up some flavor. By brewing your own low calorie beer, you [...]

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All Good Things Come to Those Who Wait for the Fermentation

jamesjohn — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:06:00 +0000

With the mashing process of malted grain completed, certain duties have been relieved in order to continue the beer brewing process. It is at this stage commonly that the amateur home brewer can enter the process of beer brewing with readily available liquid malt extract in a can. Whether the raw ingredients of barley grain [...]

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How is Beer Made

jamesjohn — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:58:27 +0000

Interested in expanding your horizons, as far as your beer consumption is concerned? Learn about the different beers out there and how they are made. Beer has been in our midst for as long as anyone can remember it is one of the most common alcohol beverage to be consumed in the world. But its [...]

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What Will Make A Good Bar

jamesjohn — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:54:14 +0000

Ask any publican, hotelier or bar owner as to what makes a good bar, you will probably get the same answer: “One that makes money.” However, if you ask a customer what makes for a good bar you will get a myriad of different answers, and as a good bar attracts customers its important to [...]

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What’s the Lesson Here, its the Brewing Vocabulary

jamesjohn — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:38:55 +0000

There are several word that you will be introduced to when brewing beer. Some of them are probably things that you have heard before such as pH, Ale, and Lager. This article will give a more in depth description of these terms as well as give you a variety of new homebrewing vocabulary that you [...]

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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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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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Beer Clocks | Neon or Vintage

jamesjohn — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:52:55 +0000

Vintage beer clocks can be round, square and have different logos and colors. If the bar has a special theme, you will definitely find the right clock to fit. Your decorations should fit well with the type of beer glasses, mirrors and other paraphernalia to adorn your basement bar. Do you want to instantly add [...]

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Authentic Irish Pub

jamesjohn — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:55:20 +0000

No patch of ground in the world claims as proud a drinking tradition as the Emerald Isle. The Irish have pubs down to an art, along with a complete mastery of the science of brewing and distilling the tastiest beverages on the planet. If you don’t believe in Leprechauns, you probably haven’t sampled enough Eyre [...]

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Guide to Beer

jamesjohn — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:30:06 +0000

Benjamin Franklin once famously said that beer is proof that God exists, and he wants us to be happy. There is some doubt that he actually said this, and some people believe that, if he did make the statement, his tongue was lodged firmly in his cheek. But regardless of who said it or how [...]

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Watch the Banned Heineken Beer Commercial with Jennifer Aniston

jamesjohn — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 15:15:16 +0000

Banned Heineken beer commercial with Jennifer Aniston has nothing bad in it, just a little funny… Watch the Banned Heineken Beer Commercial with Jennifer Aniston is a post from: Home Brewing Beer Recipes Related posts:Confused Over What Kind of Beer you Should Drink

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Confused Over What Kind of Beer you Should Drink

Confused Over What Kind of Beer you Should Drink

jamesjohn — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:29:16 +0000

How about a flowchart to steer you on the correct path? A couple questions for you to start. Are you in Scotland, if the answer is no. Then do you live in a double wide? These questions are pretty funny. If you would like a few laughs, then head on over to “what should I [...]

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Winter Beers from European Masters has a Warming Affect

jamesjohn — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:13:38 +0000

The world of Belgian winter ales has alcohol levels of 10% to 12%. The strongest’s Christmas beer is called the Scaldis Noel from Brouwerji Huyge. Coming at 12% alcohol by voume has quit nice warming affect for very cold winter nights. There is a variety of taste with these Belgain brewers. Trying the St. Bernardus Christmas [...]

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Pick The Best Beer for Christmas Dinner

jamesjohn — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:28:02 +0000

When enjoying beer with a meal, there are some basic guidelines you should keep in mind. A big bold beer like an IPA or a barleywine will overshadow light flavors. For a more detailed primer on the art of pairing food and beer, take a look at a pairing guide. For the Whole Meal – Biere [...]

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Some DIY Beer Brewing Rigs are Not About Saving Money

jamesjohn — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:14:57 +0000

What we have here is showing that DIY is not about saving time or money. The home brewer that is mechanically inclined can really get into a hobby much more than you think. If you go to popular mechanics website, there you will find picture proof of such things. These pics will show you that [...]

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Add Beer to your Mixed Drinks to Start People Talking

jamesjohn — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:40:40 +0000

Well, I have 3 Mixed drink reciples, all have beer added to the cocktail. This is the first time I have seen recipes for something like this. This recipes are posted over at the Democrat and Chronicle. Maybe there getting ready to tax drink recipes. lol These would be a great little thing to do [...]

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