There was a glimmer of hope for Indiana residents when the Indiana Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association (IPCA) filed a lawsuit to challenge the state’s current law which prohibits the sale of cold beer and alcohol beverages by convenience stores and supermarkets. However, this ray of hope soon faded into darkness when a federal judge […]
While there are dozens of different ways to brew beer, most focus on the use of either malt extract or pure grains. Granted, most homebrew kits come with malt extract, but this doesn’t necessarily mean you have to use it. Opting for an all-grain brew is equally if not more effective than a malt extract […]
Anheuser-Busch and MillerCoors, two of the largest and most prominent breweries in the world, are now creating greater transparency with their products by listing their ingredients. So, why are these companies just now releasing the ingredients used in their beer? The move comes in response to a petition started by Vani Hari of FoodBabe.com. Hari began […]
Oxidation is an issue that nearly every homebrewer will face at some point or another. The term “oxidation” refers to the collective group of chemical reactions involving oxygen and the ingredients in beer (malt, water, hops, etc.). Regardless of how hard you try to prevent it, some oxidation will occur when homebrewing beer. The secret […]
Are you the proud owner of a loyal canine companion? According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), there are approximately 70-80 million dogs owned in the U.S., which means 37-47% of U.S. homes own at least one dog. Well, it looks like a European brewing company is taking advantage of […]
It’s downright frustrating when you follow the step-by-step homebrewing process only for your beer to taste, and look, watered down. A watery taste can ruin an otherwise perfect batch of beer, forcing you to pour it down the drain and start from scratch. But unless you determine the exact cause of this problem, you’ll likely […]
With a name like Sasquatch Stout, you can rest assured knowing this is one serious beer of monster proportions. In fact, this Old Yale Brewing Co. variety was recently named “Beer of The Year” in Canada, increasing its popularity even further. So, what makes Sasquatch Stout such an impressive brew? The award was given at […]
Have you ever attempted to drink a bottle of beer only to discover that you misplaced your bottle opener? Granted, some brewing companies use twist caps on their bottles to eliminate this problem, but there are still dozens if not hundreds of popular beers with the hard-to-remove bottle caps. If you ever find yourself in […]
A Cleveland Browns’ fan has created a homebrewed beer in honor of the former Texas A&M quarterback and Heisman-winner Johnny Manziel. The brew, rightfully named “Johnny Man’z Ale” is a Belgium-style golden ale complete with the soon-to-be NFL star’s picture on the label. Johnny Man’z Ale is the brainchild of Browns’ fan Chris Slavin. Slavin, […]