Dry hopping, also known as dry hop, is a technique used in beer brewing that aims to increase the aromas of a beer, which consists of adding dried hops to the finished beer after fermentation.
Pierre Celis was the man who put the small Belgian village of Hoegaarden on the world beer map when in the 1960s he revived a beer style made with wheat, spices, and fruit known as Witbier (white beer).
As with wine, pairing beer and chocolate is about finding the perfect combination of flavors to complement and enhance the tasting experience.
Few things delight archaeologists like centuries-old rubbish heaps. Ancient bones and stones from waste piles can tell complex stories.
Andy Parker, head brewer and manager of the barrel program at Avery Brewing Co. (Boulder, Colorado), provides 5 tips on how to properly age beers in barrels.
Craft and independent brewers dedicate a great deal of time, effort, and resources to making the best beer possible, but all of this hard work can be ruined in the time it takes the beer to travel from the keg to the pint.
Why is a slice of lemon placed on the neck of clear glass beer bottles and not on others? It is a mystery that has never really been clear until now.
The term Radler means cyclist in German. As we delve into its history, the origins of these beers date back to 1900, as it may have been created at a bicycle club at the end of the 19th century.
Fresh hops generally refer to hops that are used immediately after drying, while wet hops never reach this point in the process.
The balance ratio, or BU:GU ratio (Bitterness Unit:Gravity Unit), is an original idea from brewing math first presented by beer writer Ray Daniels in his book “Designing Great Beers”.
Many beer enthusiasts are often unaware that beer styles were originally highly dependent on the geology of the area where the water for brewing was obtained.
Beer and cheese pairing opens up a vast world of sensations, mainly because the two share so much common ground, such as yeasts, earthy nuances, toasted aromas, floral or fruity notes and more.
