Although today any golden, transparent beer is called a ‘blonde,’ there was a time when there was only one: Pilsner Urquell (Plzeňský Prazdroj), the first beer of its kind in history.
The difference between Session, Seasonal and Saison beers is a common source of confusion among beer enthusiasts and professionals alike — an understandable doubt we’ll try to clear up right here.
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 offers an enormous world of sensations, mainly due to their common points such as yeasts, earthy nuances, toasted aromas, and floral or fruity notes.
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.
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.
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.
