For millennia, human saliva was the most effective enzyme for creating fermentable sugars as an intimate biochemical reaction that defined the history of fermentation long before agriculture.
For early humanity, beer was perhaps the most important staple in their diet—a valuable source of protein and vitamins, and a crucial milestone in ensuring our survival as a species.
Discover the Origin of the Word “Cerveza” and Its Various Variations by Exploring the Main Theories About Its Etymology and Its Relationship with Different Cultures in This Fascinating Linguistic Journey.
IPA beers (India Pale Ale) are a top-fermented beer style with over 200 years of history, increasingly widespread and appreciated around the world, and from which new variations emerge from time to time.
IPAs are one of the most popular beer styles worldwide, yet there are people who cannot stand hop-heavy bitter beers, and this could be due to a genetic variation in their perception of this taste.
The idea was born with the help of social media in 2011, with Ashley Routson and Ryan Ross as its main promoters, quickly spreading globally as one of the most important beer style celebrations.
The history of the jigger constitutes the fundamental axis upon which the professionalization of modern mixology was built, transforming a craft based on empirical intuition into an exact technical discipline.
Whether the ingredients and preparation method varied from country to country, beer soup was always a humble dish made with ingredients within everyone’s reach: beer, butter, eggs, wheat grains, and rye bread.
Researchers at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom conducted an experiment that sought to demonstrate how the shape of the glass has a huge effect on the speed at which we consume a beer.
Astringency is a tactile sensation that causes dryness and roughness on the tongue, palate, and gums. It originates from the interaction of tannins and other polyphenols with the proteins in saliva.
On February 22, 2017, NASA announced one of the most exciting discoveries in the search for extraterrestrial life, confirming the existence of 7 exoplanets orbiting a star 39 light-years away.
Vienna Lager was born combining British malting techniques with Bavarian cold fermentation; it was displaced by Czech Pilsner, but survived thanks to Austrian immigrants who arrived in Mexico in the 19th century.
In 2013, a 61-year-old man arrived at the emergency room of a Texas hospital with a blood alcohol level of 0.37 g/dL. He claimed he had not been drinking. The medical staff did not believe him, since 0.37 g/dL is equivalent to consuming, in one go, nearly ten standard pints.
With issue No. 100 of All About Beer magazine, Daniel Bradford had the opportunity to explore the world of fine beers with two of the most influential individuals in the modern history of beer.
Far from being a simple alternative to traditional beer, non-alcoholic beer presents itself as a versatile and sophisticated option, suitable for a wide variety of social contexts.
Delirium Tremens is a Golden Belgian Strong Ale style beer originating from Melle, Belgium, brewed by Brouwerij Huyghe, with 8.5% ABV, 200 calories, and 26 IBU.
Bottle openers have become part of our personal toolkit, whether attached to our key ring, in our backpack, or as a basic kitchen utensil when going camping.
Michael Jackson was far more than perhaps the greatest beer writer who ever lived. He was an educator and ambassador who revived interest in beer at its lowest point in quality, variety, and appreciation.
The Belgians point to fishermen from the Meuse River, who fried potato strips when the waters froze in the 17th century. The French point to street vendors at Paris’s Pont Neuf, who popularized them in the late 18th century.
Tradition holds that Pythagoras, the celebrated mathematician and philosopher who founded his school in Croton, in southern Italy, grew tired of watching some of his disciples abuse wine during symposia.
Wolverine has had many loves in his life and many casual adventures, but there is only one companion that will always be by his side: beer—and he is willing to go back in time to save it.
Gushing is an undesirable phenomenon in beer characterized by an excessive and violent release of carbon dioxide (CO₂) when opening a bottle or can, leading to an uncontrollable overflow of foam and liquid.
The controversial theory claiming that Christ lived in a beer-centric culture—and that his deeds and miracles involved this beverage rather than wine, as traditionally believed.
Saison beers were an early form of “fuel” in pre-industrialized Belgian farms, a crucial component for the success of the harvest season in the old farmhouses of the country.
The Pilsner glass is used for many types of clear, bright beers. Its classic trumpet shape is narrow at the base and widens toward the top, maintaining carbonation, showcasing color and enhancing foam retention.
IPAs are one of the most popular beer styles worldwide, yet there are people who cannot stand hop-heavy bitter beers, and this could be due to a genetic variation in their perception of this taste.
Fresh hops generally refer to hops that are used immediately after drying, while wet hops never reach this point in the process.
The origins of the snifter glass date back to 18th-century France, gradually refined by European glassmakers to capture and concentrate the complex aromas developed during prolonged barrel aging.
Marijuana and hops are genetically “cousins,” as both are members of the Cannabaceae family, sharing more similarities than we commonly believe.
Hidden for centuries in the bark of lenga beeches, coigüe trees and araucarias of the Patagonian forest, the lost genetic link from which all the world’s lager beers are born.
These are two chemical reactions responsible for much of the magic that occurs in the browning of bread, the color of grilled meat, the appearance of beer, the aroma of freshly roasted coffee, or the deep flavor of caramelized onion.
This sandwich, which blends culinary tradition and natural products with irresistible flavors, pays homage to the thin cut of beef called churrasco in its many variations.
Hoegaarden Grand Cru is a Belgian Strong Ale brewed by Hoegaarden Brewery in Belgium, with 8.5% ABV, 29 IBU and 255 calories, best served in a Tulip or Snifter glass.
The pinnacle of the St. Bernardus portfolio is a dark-colored, ivory-foamed, top-fermented beer that is easy to drink due to its smooth flavor and fruity aroma.
Westmalle Tripel is a Belgian Trappist beer brewed by Brouwerij der Trappisten van Westmalle and first introduced to the market in 1934, being a pioneer of its style and marking a milestone in the country’s brewing tradition.
Westvleteren 12 (XII) Abt. is virtually a modern brewing legend, consistently ranked among the world’s best beers for years in publications and industry rankings.
Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier, a German wheat beer with notes of banana, clove, and citrus, is perfect for pairing with Bavarian dishes, fresh cheeses, roasted vegetables, and citrus desserts. Its unique flavor and versatility make it ideal for any occasion.
Unlike all other Trappist breweries, Orval produces only one variety of beer for the general public, with just 15% of its total production available for export.
Gulden Draak is a Belgian strong ale-style beer originating from Ertvelde, Belgium, and brewed by Brouwerij Van Steenberge, with 10.5% ABV, 18 IBU, and 255 total calories.
Houblon Chouffe Bière Tripel IPA represents a unique fusion of the English IPA tradition, the American Double IPA revolution, and the Belgian Tripel heritage.
Cuello Negro Stout is a craft beer made with pure water from the Valdivian rainforest in southern Chile, whose flavor comes from a careful brewing process that gives it an unmistakable distinctive character.
Excessive alcohol consumption is unfortunately a deeply rooted practice in many cultures around the world, making its impact on human health a topic of constant research and concern.
We invited Rob Tod, founder of Allagash Brewing Co., to share 20 practical lessons for brewery success learned over 25 years of activity. This was his response.
Next Glass acquired BeerAdvocate in February 2020 in a deal that brought under one roof the oldest beer review community on the internet and the world’s most popular consumption tracking app.
Over 500,000 people of Palestinian descent live in Chile today, where second, third, and fourth-generation families keep alive the language, traditions, and memory of a territory many have never been able to return to.
To start this top 10 of the best-selling beers in the world, we can comment that for 2020, most of them are on the way to generating an impressive sum of 688.4 billion dollars in sales.
The beer Pliny the Elder takes its name in honor of the Roman traveler, naturalist, historian, and writer Gaius Minor Plinius Caecilius Secundus, who is credited with having given the first botanical name for hops.
Mahou San Miguel has announced the acquisition of 100% of Founders Brewing, one of the most prestigious craft breweries in the United States, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
A Kantar Millward Brown annual study reveals that 5 of the 6 most valuable brands in Latin America are beer brands. Discover which beer leads sales in each country of the region.
France is famous for its exquisite gastronomy. Although primarily known for wine production, beer has also been a popular beverage in France for centuries.
On January 24, 1935, the first canned beer went on sale after decades of experiments and more than ten years of Prohibition, thanks to the Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company in Richmond, Virginia.
If you have ever visited Ireland, you have surely tasted a Kilkenny, Murphy’s or Guinness beer in one of its many pubs with a spirit that exudes authenticity from every corner.
Historically, brewers around the world have used locally available water to brew their beer, leading to the development of beer styles associated with specific mineral water profiles found in those places.
Nitro beer has been dismissed as a passing trend more than once — yet it keeps finding new fans and new formats. From the Guinness widget to nitro Cream Ales and Lagers, here is the science and history behind the nitrogen revolution in beer.
The STC-1000 temperature controller lets you manually program a precise temperature range for your fermenter inside a refrigerator, freezer, or appropriately sized cooler.
When beer is introduced into a rotor spinning at high revolutions, a centrifugal force is generated that can reach between 5,000 and 10,000 times the Earth’s gravity. This acceleration reduces sedimentation time to fractions of a second.
It’s undeniable that TikTok is one of the social networks of the moment, developing exponential growth since 2020 until reaching…
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.
The beverage, named “Ocho punto ocho” (8.8), combines the characteristic flavor of the terremoto with a different nutritional profile, standing out for its lower sugar content and half the calories compared to the homemade version.
The rise of non-alcoholic or low-alcohol beers has led the brewing industry to explore new yeast strains and fermentation techniques.
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.
You do not simply request an "IPA recipe"; instead, you instruct Claude Code to first analyze the ingredient inventory, evaluate the cooling capacity of the equipment, and propose a mashing process that favors the desired final body.
The idea was born with the help of social media in 2011, with Ashley Routson and Ryan Ross as its main promoters, quickly spreading globally as one of the most important beer style celebrations.
The PERP framework offers a structural model for understanding how global warming alters the biological cycles of barley and hops, with concrete responses to maintain quality and economic viability.
Google’s algorithm doesn’t always prioritize specialized beer media, but now it allows you to add The Beer Times as a preferred content source in Google Discover in less than a minute.
Tradition holds that Pythagoras, the celebrated mathematician and philosopher who founded his school in Croton, in southern Italy, grew tired of watching some of his disciples abuse wine during symposia.
In Tusheti, a remote region of the Georgian Caucasus, the sacred drink is not wine but aludi: a beer brewed with sun-malted barley and wild hops whose recipe has been passed down from grandmother to granddaughter for centuries.
