With craft beer gaining popularity throughout the United States, people are beginning to wonder what exactly is in their beer. People love a good description of the beer they’re about to imbibe, like telling them which citrus notes to look out for. However, not a lot of people pay attention to the staple items of what creates beer, and it’s pretty interesting.
The Surprising History Of Beer
Once upon a time, if you described “beer” as one of your hobbies or as a ‘lifestyle’, you would likely be termed an alcoholic. Yet nowadays, with craft beer festivals, tours, and even marathons abounding around the world, beer seems to be everywhere. That makes this the perfect time to learn all about its origins, don’t you think?
A Hipster’s Guide To Beer Brands
Have you ever sat in the pub or at a bar and looked down at your beer, thinking “I wonder who owns this brand?”. It might only be me, but hopefully you’re thinking it now and wondering how the brewery industry lines up. There are a lot of independent brands out there for sure, but lots of names that you may recognize are surprisingly closely related.
The Principles of Beer and Food Pairing
If you haven’t been to a food and beer pairing yet, you’re missing out. As we all know the craft brew industry has experienced exponential growth over the last decade. The flavor palette of the drinks are endless. A brown sour, or watermelon pilsner are just a couple examples of the breadth of beer types.