Pliny the Elder was created in 2000 as a special brew for the beer festival organized by Vic Kralj, owner of the Bistro in Hayward, California, in which only 10 breweries took part.
In the late 19th century, Anchor Brewing Company began brewing its famous Steam Beer, using local ingredients and giving up the lager brewing techniques popular at the time.
This version, especially the one produced in the 1970s–1990s, became the last direct commercial survivor of the original lineage of 18th-century London Imperial Stouts.
Neither Ozempic nor Mounjaro mentions alcohol in its product information, but Heineken has just warned British pubs and bars that these drugs reduce the desire to drink and that users spend 14% less on beer.
The history of the beer can, from the 1935 steel can to the cone top, aluminum, the pull tab, the Guinness widget and craft beer.
Bottle openers are part of our personal toolkit, on the key chain, in the backpack or packed as a basic utensil when we go camping.
Hoegaarden Grand Cru is a Belgian Strong Ale brewed by Hoegaarden in Belgium, with 8.5% ABV, 29 IBU and 255 calories, best served in a Tulip or Snifter glass.
Pilsner Urquell ensures that wherever their beer is available on draft, a certified tapster is trained to serve it correctly. Discover the three traditional Czech service styles: Hladinka, Šnyt, and Mlíko.
Beer is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages among Peruvians, always present at social activities. Discover the most common slang expressions Peruvians use when heading out for beers with friends.
The Berliner Weisse style, also known as the “Champagne of the North,” is a beer with more than 500 years of history, originating in Germany, that today is experiencing a revival through diverse interpretations by brewers around the world.
The figures vary widely between countries, from 4 particles per liter in the United States to more than 90 in Spain. Much of that difference lies in how they are measured and understanding that matters as much as the number.
Until recently, beer had not quite made its way into the sometimes exclusive world of cocktails, even though it possesses a diversity of flavors that has not gone unnoticed. Discover 20 selected beer cocktail recipes to prepare at home.
Yes, kombucha contains alcohol. How much lab tests find in commercial brands, why it rises inside the bottle and what the law says in each country.
From cereal already being fermented 13,000 years ago to the end of Prohibition, this is how beer changed human history, with its facts and its myths.
The cold chain essentially means that the product being distributed is kept refrigerated at a constant temperature at all times, including during transportation.
For about five centuries, the main role of hops in brewing has been to add the bitterness needed to balance the other ingredients in each beer.
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.
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.
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.
From ingredient selection to final fermentation, chemistry is essential to understanding how flavors and aromas develop, allowing brewers to adjust the process for specific results.
Chill haze is a widely studied phenomenon in brewing science and presents itself as one of the main challenges in the production of clear beers.
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.
Science had just emerged as a profession, yet it was a self-taught textile merchant who became one of the greatest scientific celebrities in all of Europe.
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.
From Asturian natural cider to Quebec ice cider, discover the main types of cider, the laws that define them and how they compare in the glass.
The brewing of the Gose style was established during the 16th century in the then-prosperous mining city of Goslar, in the north-central region of Germany (present-day Lower Saxony), which had built its wealth through silver extraction.
Although the origin of these names cannot be stated with absolute certainty, one of the most common explanations relates to how alcoholic beverages were historically identified.
Its composition was subject to local variations and in many cases a jealously guarded secret, but the general consensus reveals that the gruit blend is historically linked to 3 herbs.
On April 23, 1516, Duke Wilhelm IV of Bavaria issued a decree regulating the price of beer, the times of production, and the ingredients permitted in its manufacture.
Brouwerij Bosteels brews “Deus Brut Des Flandres”, a Champagne-style Belgian beer also known as “the champagne of beer”.
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.
Lamb is one of the stars of international cuisine. This dark beer lamb recipe — braised for three hours in a Porter, Stout or Schwarzbier reduction with honey, soy sauce and aromatic vegetables — delivers melt-off-the-bone tenderness.
Angry Orchard went national in the US in 2012 with Crisp Apple among its three core ciders, and now runs a cidery on a 24-hectare orchard in New York.
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.
Petrus Aged Red is brewed from a Double Brown Ale base blended with 15% Petrus Aged Pale, which gives the beer a dry character and a light bitter edge.
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.
Chimay Bleue is an iconic beer from the Belgian abbey of the same name that, with its wealth of flavors and complexity, has earned a special place in the hearts of beer lovers around the world.
Sidra Real Etiqueta Blanca is the everyday cider of CCU Argentina’s longest-running brand, made in the Alto Valle de Río Negro from red and green apples.
Duchesse de Bourgogne spends years maturing in oak barrels before reaching the glass—a process that has made it one of the most recognized Flanders Red Ales in Belgium.
Hoegaarden Wit is one of the world’s most iconic beers, a Belgian wheat beer whose pale yellow color and natural haze win you over at first sight.
Fuller’s London Pride is one of England’s most iconic beers and a true emblem of the Best Bitter style, appreciated by generations of beer lovers around the world.
In 2012 it grew fastest among the world’s top ten cider brands, per Carlsberg, and it now sells in over 40 countries in versions tailored to each market.
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.
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.
The combination also changes how using them feels, because alcohol increases the urge to smoke and nicotine masks part of the feeling of being drunk. This guide brings together what the evidence says about cancer and the brain.
The best-selling beer in each Latin American country with 2024 to 2026 data, from Brazil and Mexico to Costa Rica, and the brewing groups that control the market.
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.
The big brewers trade on the NYSE, Euronext and the Tokyo Stock Exchange. A guide to investing in AB InBev, Heineken, Carlsberg, Constellation Brands and Molson Coors from Latin America and Spain.
Corona Extra is the world’s most valuable beer brand in 2026, worth $13.9 billion. Brand Finance ranking plus the historic 2018 list.
Of the 10 most expensive beers in the world, some hit astronomical prices on release, while others are still brewed in exclusive batches.
The decline is especially marked among young people aged 15 to 24, who have reduced their usual consumption by around 60% over the last two decades. Spain is the fifth country in the European Union with the most abstainers.
Climate change is not only transforming ecosystems and altering weather patterns but is also putting at risk one of humanity’s most iconic cultural products: beer.
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.
Brussels celebrates that recognition with a richer and more diverse beer scene than ever, with over 1,500 varieties, new experience spaces, and entire neighborhoods that have made beer part of their urban identity.
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.
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.
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 refractometer is an optical instrument that measures the sucrose concentration of a solution based on the refractive index produced by light in that solution.
Planning a big party, a barbecue or a day at the pool with friends or family? One key to success is having plenty of fresh, cold beer on hand.
MiniBrew is a device that promises to make brewing beer as simple as making a cup of instant coffee in the morning.
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.
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).
Brewing beer with less than 0.5% alcohol involves stopping fermentation early or removing ethanol afterward, and in both cases more residual fermentable sugar remains in the liquid than in a conventional beer.
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.
Plastic packaging has changed the way we live. It is cheap, can be molded into almost any shape and is generally easy to recycle.
In the beer world, every so often a discussion tends to arise about whether using extracts or essences betrays the craft spirit. The question seems simple, but the answer has quite a few nuances worth analyzing.
The Brews to Barns Act would give small US breweries 8 cents per pound of spent grain donated to farms, capped at $35,000 a year.
Grupo Modelo hands over the store ready to operate and pays the rent, and the operator puts up an initial investment that starts at 60,000 pesos, according to the company itself, and that goes entirely toward inventory.
The decline is especially marked among young people aged 15 to 24, who have reduced their usual consumption by around 60% over the last two decades. Spain is the fifth country in the European Union with the most abstainers.
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.
The big brewers trade on the NYSE, Euronext and the Tokyo Stock Exchange. A guide to investing in AB InBev, Heineken, Carlsberg, Constellation Brands and Molson Coors from Latin America and Spain.
That relationship was described by the English chemist William Henry, and today it rules everything from the bottle cap to the regulator on a keg. That is why a British ale, a weissbier and a Czech pilsner can feel so different in the glass.
Several mistaken ideas about beer tears are going around, and they come from the world of wine and whisky. That they reveal quality, that glycerol produces them or that they form because alcohol concentrates at the top of the glass.
PFAS, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a large family of synthetic compounds built on carbon-fluorine bonds, among the most stable in chemistry.
The figures vary widely between countries, from 4 particles per liter in the United States to more than 90 in Spain. Much of that difference lies in how they are measured and understanding that matters as much as the number.
Hops bring their own enzymes that break down dextrins and reactivate the yeast after dry hopping. What hop creep is, how much alcohol and CO₂ it adds and how to stop it.
