It’s downright frustrating when you invest both your time and money into brewing a batch of beer only to discover that’s it plagued with an overly sweet flavor. Hints of sweetness isn’t going to ruin a batch of homebrew beer. In fact, it often balances and compliments the hop flavors, resulting in a palatable combination […]
If you have celiac disease, you are probably well aware of the importance of choosing gluten-free foods and beverages. Even small amounts of gluten can trigger severe allergic reactions that attack the small intestines. While some foods and beverages are clearly labeled “gluten-free,” others are more dubious and do not feature this conspicuous labeling. What […]
Drinking a couple beers throughout the week may lower the risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RH) in women, according to researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. So, just how much of a problem is RH? The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 52.5 million people in the U.S. have been […]
Expectations are obviously high with an event titled “The World Beer Festival,” but if the past is any indication of what’s to come, beer enthusiasts are in for quite a treat. This year, the World Beer Festival returns to Cleveland, Ohio for a second year. To learn more about this event and what to expect, […]
So, you’re interested in learning the art of homebrewing but don’t know where to start? The first step in brewing your own beer is to purchase the necessary equipment. Some beginners automatically assume homebrew beer requires commercial-grade kegs and equipment, but this simply isn’t true. While you can certainly brew your beer using expensive equipment […]
Now that the official 2014 Major League Baseball season is underway, millions of people from the east cost to the west coast are planning trips to their home team’s games. There’s no better way to spend a sunny summer day than by watching your home team play ball while drinking a cold brew. Ballpark beer […]
Most Michigan residents are familiar with the massive bar/restaurant HopCat. With a massive selection of over 130 different beers on tap, it’s a dream come true for adventurous beer drinkers looking to test the waters with some of the lesser-known brews. Ever since it was first opened in Grand Rapids back in 2008, it’s grown […]
Canadian runner James Nielsen recently set a new world record for the fastest beer run (no, we’re not joking). His time of 4:57 annihilated the previous record of 5:09 set by Jim Finlayson, winning him a spot in the record books. What The Heck Is a Beer Run? If you aren’t familiar with the concept of […]