Beer is a perfect example of what in anthropology is known as cultural convergence, a phenomenon in which civilizations separated by oceans and millennia arrived at the same technological solution without having influenced each other.
The cold chain essentially means that the product being distributed is kept refrigerated at a constant temperature at all times, including during transportation.
Tesgüino is a corn beer produced by the Rarámuri in the Sierra Tarahumara, Chihuahua, which still remains integrated into their labor exchange systems, ritual organization, and identity reproduction.
Unlike the initial perception of flavor, the aftertaste manifests in a late phase, when sapid molecules interact with specific areas of the tongue and the retronasal olfactory epithelium.
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.
Despite their popularity among brewers, these events are not always perceived by the market as a showcase of innovation and quality, but rather as a mirror that mainly reflects the industry’s limitations.
This ecosystem, formed by billions of microorganisms that reside in the digestive tract, is key for numerous physiological functions, such as digestion, nutrient synthesis, the immune response, and the production of serotonin.
Beer rarely expires the same way perishable food does. A guide to understanding best before dates, proper storage, and the signs that tell you a beer has passed its prime.
The history of science is filled with characters who worked in the shadows, far from the academic spotlight, but whose contributions ended up transforming entire disciplines. William Sealy Gosset is one such case.
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.
Unlike the initial perception of flavor, the aftertaste manifests in a late phase, when sapid molecules interact with specific areas of the tongue and the retronasal olfactory epithelium.
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 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 interaction between alcohol and dopamine is a neurological phenomenon that explains the immediate effects of alcohol consumption, as well as the underlying mechanisms of addiction and mood disorders.
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.
A tasting, whether of beer, wine, or any other beverage, is a sensory experience designed to analyze, identify, and enjoy its characteristics and development.
Saint Joseph Abbey was founded in 1950 on a tree-covered hilltop north of the city of Spencer, Massachusetts, and is home to the monks of the Cistercian Order of the Strict Observance, better known as Trappists.
In a context where post-Prohibition American beer meant light lagers from a handful of industrial giants, Jack McAuliffe changed everything. He passed away on July 15, 2025, at age 80.
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.
Irish moss, or carrageenan, is a red seaweed used to clarify and stabilize beer during the boil. Learn how it works, how to use it, and how it compares to other fining agents.
Bubbles are small packets of carbon dioxide (CO2) seeking to escape the liquid, pushed upward by the buoyancy force described by Archimedes.
On December 11, 2014, the liso was officially declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of the city of Santa Fe by the Honorable Municipal Council of this emblematic Argentine city.
This story takes us to the great Pacific Northwest, home of vast barley fields and the two largest hop-producing regions in North America, the Yakima Valley and the Willamette Valley.
Historical records place the origin of kombucha in northeastern China, around 220 BC, where it was prepared as a medicinal drink known as hóngchájūn (red tea fungus, equivalent to black tea in the West).
The AnDer glass was created by a team led by consultant Derek Walsh, sommelier André Köppen, and glass designer Alfred De Groot, who sought to address the need for a specialized glass for beer tasting.
Chile has one of the finest terroirs in the world, thanks to its long territory, which has allowed it to develop a strong diversification of grape varieties and, therefore, a powerful wine presence at a global level.
The sober curious movement is defined as the introspective practice of questioning one’s personal relationship with alcohol, prioritizing physical and mental well-being without the need to adopt a label of absolute abstinence or addiction recovery.
Beer is a beverage that is ‘alive’, that changes over time, because from the very moment it leaves the brewery, its characteristics evolve, sometimes positively and often undesirably.
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.
Mouthfeel can be defined as the set of perceptions that do not come directly from taste nor solely from smell but from the physical, thermal, or chemical interaction of the beverage with the mouth, tongue, palate, and throat.
A characteristic feature of beer history is that for almost its entire existence, it was produced with Ale yeast, until the early 20th century when brewing with Lager yeast was massively introduced.
Beer crème brûlée is a French pastry classic reinvented with Belgian Blonde Ale. A rich custard with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust — ready in under an hour.
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.
Houblon Chouffe Bière Tripel IPA represents a unique fusion of the English IPA tradition, the American Double IPA revolution, and the Belgian Tripel heritage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Indio is one of Mexico’s most iconic beers, with a rich history dating back to 1893. It emphasizes the use of local ingredients and traditional brewing techniques.
Pliny the Elder is not just a beer; it is a living legend of the American craft beer movement and an absolute benchmark for the Double IPA style, coveted and studied by brewers and enthusiasts worldwide.
The story of Negra Modelo goes beyond the beer itself; it is a narrative that combines tradition, innovation, and deep cultural roots in Mexico.
The idea that beer cleans the kidneys is a myth rooted in many cultures, especially in countries with a brewing tradition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
France is famous for its exquisite gastronomy. Although primarily known for wine production, beer has also been a popular beverage in France for centuries.
A refractometer is an optical instrument that measures the sucrose concentration of a solution based on the refractive index produced by light in that solution.
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.
Pressurization with liquid nitrogen enables lighter, thinner PET bottles without compromising structural integrity — reducing plastic use and distribution costs.
It’s undeniable that TikTok is one of the social networks of the moment, developing exponential growth since 2020 until reaching…
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.
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.
The STC-1000 temperature controller lets you manually program a precise temperature range for your fermenter inside a refrigerator, freezer, or appropriately sized cooler.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Traditional SEO is shifting ground. It’s no longer enough to optimize to appear on Google’s first page; the battle is now fought in the responses of large language models (LLMs).
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.
A clay tablet from the Ur III period decoded in Copenhagen records more than 120 liters of beer distributed over two consecutive days in ancient Mesopotamia, distinguishing between good beer and ordinary beer. The oldest administrative document known to formally classify beer quality.
