Many homebrewers overlook the use of a salt as a flavor additive for their beer. Salt is arguably the single most versatile seasoning on the planet; it can be added to soups, sauces, pastas, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, and practically any other food or beverage you can think of. It’s even used in most sodas (check […]
What do you do when you can’t seem to choose between tequila and beer? Well, Heineken has the solution to your problem: a new tequila-flavored beer called Desperados. Desperados, a subsidiary of Heineken, has actually been in the business of making tequila-flavored beer for well over a decade, predominantly focusing on markets in Europe and […]
Do you love the rich hop flavors of beer combined with its smooth, foamy-frothy texture? There’s nothing quite as refreshing a glass of your favorite brew. Upon taking the first sip, you’ll instantly feel a wave of relaxation sweeping over your body. But there are facts bout beer that may surprise you. Here, we’re going […]
A recently proposed rule by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could have a crippling effect on breweries and distilleries, which in turn would raise prices for consumers. So, what exactly does this new rule aim to achieve? The FDA’s new rule would require breweries and distilleries to package their spent grain before redistributing […]
Ever heard the saying “lead burns red and makes dead” before? While it’s not nearly as popular as it once was back in the early 1900s, there are still plenty of people who use it when referring to moonshine stills. The phrase is used to describe the flame color of moonshine when it’s set on […]
In case you didn’t get the memo, April 7th was National Beer Day. In staying true to its namesake, National Beer Day is the one day out of the year that’s dedicated to this deliciously rich and frothy beverage. To learn more about this holiday and how it came to be, keep reading. Unfortunately, the […]
We’ve covered some rather unorthodox brews here on the MoonshineDVD Blog, including the brain-filled Walking Dead-themed beer Dock Street Walker, and now we have another one to add to the list: Paleo Ale. In staying true to its namesake, Paleo Ale is brewed with authentic 35-million-year-old whale fossils. We’re not sure what kind of flavor […]
With a title like “best beer in the world,” expectations are high for Westvleteren ale. But if you’ve asked anyone who’s tried this bold-flavored beer whether it lives up to its title, you’ll find an overwhelming amount of people support the beer. Brewed by Trappist monks in Belgium, Westvleteren ale isn’t your ordinary mass-produced beer that’s available […]
Hard water can have a serious impact on the quality of homebrewed beer. Just as ‘hard water’ stains develop on your dishes and inside your dishwasher, the same stuff can from inside your beer. While minor cases typically won’t pose any problems, heavy concentrations of hard water can alter the beer’s flavor, aroma and even […]
No, this isn’t an early April Fool’s Day joke. There’s really a beer based on AMC’s hit post-apocalyptic zombie television show The Walking Dead. Brewed by Philadelphia-based Dock Street Brewing Company, Dock Street Walker is an American Pale Stout that’s delicately brewed with wheat, barley, cranberry and….. BRAINS! The Dock Street Brewing Company plans to […]