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 […]
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 […]