Analyzing a beer requires different perspectives depending on the context and objective. What for a trained judge establishes quantifiable parameters, for a hobbyist consumer can be a memorable sensory experience.
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.
Artículos destacados
The Eleusinian Mysteries were annual celebrations that took place in the autumn, approximately twenty kilometers west of Athens, at a sanctuary dedicated to the goddesses Demeter and Persephone.
With this international technical accreditation, The Beer Times™ establishes itself as a recognized editorial signature for bibliographic citations, automated commercial distribution, and applications to prestigious academic indexes.
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.
Craft breweries in the United States, known for their creativity, quality, and connection to local communities, face a new and significant challenge that could jeopardize their economic viability.
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.
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.
Nothing beats a good beer to accompany good sushi, but even today, unfortunately, most sushi bars do not have a very varied selection of beers on offer.
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.
Each stage of the beer brewing process is very relevant, but mashing is the phase where fermentable sugars are extracted, defining not only the alcoholic potential of the beer but also its body, aroma, and flavor.
About 40 years ago, Saison Dupont was the beer with the lowest sales figures at Brasserie Dupont, less than 2%, so it was destined to disappear from the catalog, until Michael Jackson stepped in
Sahti is an ancient beer originating from Finland, recognized for its unique flavor, traditional brewing process, and rustic character, with juniper playing a prominent role.
The craft beer sector in Argentina is undergoing a transformation marked by a sharp decline in consumption, shifts in consumer preferences, and a challenging economic context.
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.
The richness of Mexican gastronomy lies not only in the diversity of its ingredients but also in the cultural depth…
Unlike other Trappist abbeys located in Belgium, the Abbey of Saint Sixtus of Westvleteren (Sint-Sixtusabdij van Westvleteren in Dutch) does not date back to the times of the first congregations of the Cistercian Order.
Law No. 21.363, published on August 6, 2021, introduced significant changes to Chile’s regulations on the commercialization, labeling and advertising of alcoholic beverages.
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.
Chicha beer is not chicha mixed with beer. It is its own craft beer style born in the Andes, combining jora corn with barley malt, using local herbs instead of hops, and mixed fermentation instead of industrial yeasts.
Almost everyone agrees that the tradition of consuming green-tinted beer on St. Patrick’s Day is not an Irish tradition; however, very few know the true story of the origin of this custom, where and how it began.
However, as we delve into the engineering and science behind beer production, we discover a fascinating relationship between π and beer, especially relevant today, March 14, when we celebrate Pi Day.
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.
Choosing the best Belgian beers in what is a true paradise for beer lovers is no easy task. Declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the beers produced by this small country are of unquestionably recognized quality.
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.
Today it is very common to wonder what the real difference is between beer types and beer styles, whether industrial or craft, because while the original idea is shared, it is the latter that has clearly begun to impose itself in recent decades among brewers and the market in general.
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.
In medieval Europe, beverages mixing beer, butter, eggs, and spices were already common. Thus, the modern Harry Potter butter beer draws inspiration from these ancient traditions, adapting them to modern varieties with or without alcohol.
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.
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.
Köstritzer Schwarzbier is a bottom-fermented black lager. It has been produced since 1543 by the Köstritzer Schwarzbierbrauerei brewery, in the German state of Thuringia.
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.
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.
Duvel is an emblematic Belgian beer that, since its creation in the 1920s, has achieved iconic status in the beer world for its complexity and balance.
Fuller’s London Pride is a Best Bitter-style beer brewed by Fuller’s Griffin Brewery in Chiswick, England, with 4.7% ABV, 37 IBU, and 260 calories.
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.
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.
If you’re someone who loves a happy hour or consuming a couple of beers at home every day, then you…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In South Korea, the two most popular alcoholic beverages are soju and beer. This is why the smooth and delicious beer cocktail known as “somaek” has gained immense popularity, creating a perfect combination of both.
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.
E-E-A-T — Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness — is one of the core frameworks Google uses to assess content quality. Learn what it means for SEO and how craft beer sites can build it.
A team at Chalmers University of Technology has developed a biodegradable construction material made from baker’s yeast, algae alginate, wood cellulose, and vegetable glycerol—3D printable at room temperature with no heating, no support structures, and no waste.
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.
Pressurization with liquid nitrogen enables lighter, thinner PET bottles without compromising structural integrity — reducing plastic use and distribution costs.
Every consumer already has their preferences: some reject cans while others love the creative designs they can carry. This article cuts through the aesthetics to lay out the objective facts on which format is better depending on the conditions.
To identify S. chiloensis as a new species, scientists used an integrative taxonomy approach, combining analysis of genomic sequences, reproductive isolation studies, and phenotypic analyses.
It’s undeniable that TikTok is one of the social networks of the moment, developing exponential growth since 2020 until reaching…
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.
This study, published in Foods, represents the first systematic analysis of umami peptides present in lager beer and their multidimensional effects on the sensory properties of the beer body.
The rise of non-alcoholic or low-alcohol beers has led the brewing industry to explore new yeast strains and fermentation techniques.
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.
