And you thought prohibition ended in 1933. Earlier this month, the Maryland Senate voted in favor of a new bill that would essentially ban the sale of alcohol comprised of 95% of more alcohol per volume (APV). Whether you’re currently a Maryland resident or not, you should pay close attention to what the Senate here […]
In a previous blog post, we talked about how to prevent over-carbonation when homebrewing beer. Over-carbonation can affect beer in a number of ways, including the creation of certain ‘off’ flavors and changing its body/texture. This week, we’re going to take this topic in a different direction by discussing some tips on how to prevent […]
Yuengling is a beer that most people along the east coast know and recognize. Originally founded in 1829 (under the name Eagle Brewery), the company touts itself as being the “America’s oldest brewery.” While the Pennsylvania-based brewery has been pumping out delicious beer for well over a century, they are now re-releasing their highly prized […]
Vending machines dispensing sodas and bottled water are a thing of the past. This year, a new vending machine has sprung up at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, and it’s causing quite a stir in the world of social media. What makes it is the fact that it dispenses ice-cold beer rather than traditional beverages. […]
The thought of filtering moonshine through charcoal before drinking it probably doesn’t sound to appetizing to most people. After all, the dirty powder-like substance on charcoal is certain to leave some unwanted flavors lingering behind, right? And not to mention the fact that some of the chemicals in the charcoal will pass down to the […]
This is an all-too-common question that beginners ask when brewing beer. Some people prefer strong beer with a high alcohol by volume (ABV) for obvious reasons. Going back to the basics of beer brewing 101, we all know that sugars are converted into alcohol during fermentation. Typically, yeast is added to perform the conversion, allowing […]
Boil overs are bound to occur when homebrewing beer. Unless you have access to a professional brewery, you’ll experience a boil over at some point or another. The good news is that it typically doesn’t ruin a brew, but the bad news is that it can — and will — affect its characteristics. When a […]
Hops (female plant Humulus lupulus) play an important role in the brewing of beer. These oily plants provide a certain level of bitterness to help balance the sweetness of freshly brewed beer. Without hops, beet would taste overly sweet and wouldn’t exhibit the same “full” qualities which are commonly associated with a good brew. Historians believe […]