A Beer Basket Really Can Be Good For Your Health

Often times it is difficult to find just the right gift for someone. If you have friends that drink beer then a beer basket or a beer related gift may be a fun and light-hearted gift to give.

A beer basket rarely comes with just beer in it, more often than not the beer is accompanied by some tasty snacks, just right for a cozy night in.

A beer basket don't even need to have any beer actually in them. It could hold beer related gifts such as an ice bucket for chilling the beer, a sturdy opener, a beer mug and treats such as nuts, crisps and savouries. You could include a gift certificate in the beer basket so that the recipient could purchase their own beer.

Beer baskets can be bought locally or from the internet. How great it is to be able to shop on the internet. I purchased a new mattress just the other day and it would probably have taken me a whole day out in the cold wandering round bed shops weighing up prices and specifications, if I had done it locally. On the internet you can compare prices for any item at the click of a button, in the warmth of your own home and even have a brew while you're doing it. Plus many places give free delivery.

If you have the time and want to make your beer basket extra special you could put one together yourself. Plastic wrap, baskets and bows to finish them off with are all readily available. You don't even have to use a beer basket you could use a home brew bucket and include a few home brew items in it as well. the basket/bucket it may be nice to add some speciality beers for your friend to try.

Beer has been around for thousands of years, apparently pre-historic man learned to make beer from grains before he learnt to make bread (that sounds about right!) Allegedly Noah had a little stock of the amber nectar in his arc and in ancient Babylon clay tables had recipes for beer on the dating back to 4300BC.

Beer is not bad for your health, it's the amount of it that people drink that is. Research has show that beer can help in reducing stress and the risk of heart disease if drunk in moderation. Due to the malted barley beer is a good source of fibre. If you consume alcohol moderately, research has shown that this can assist in improving your memory obviously if you drink too much the opposite applies and you brain cells can be destroyed.

Another old wives tale is that beer makes you fat - So does anything if you consume enough of it, except perhaps lettuce! What about all those beer bellies I hear you ask. They are caused by drinking too much of it. If beer is drunk in moderation there should be no problems.

If you really don't want to purchase your friends the 'demon drink' by way of beer baskets then there are plenty of beer related gifts that you can consider instead such as key chains, mirrors, glasses, bottle openers and even wallets.

T-shirts and cap with the logo of the person's favourite beer are quite popular although you can get almost any item of clothing with logos on.

Jayne Waldorf has been an internet marketer for over three years. She lives in England with her husband and has two grown up sons.

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Designing a Draft Beer System for Your Home Bar

Keg coolers, also called kegerators or beer dispensers, are used for dispensing beer on tap. In order to experience the full flavor of beer, it is crucial that it be served at the right temperature. If beer is too cold, it numbs the taste buds, which makes it difficult to detect some of the more subtle flavors. The temperature of the beer also has an effect on the levels of carbonation, so beer too cold or too warm might not have the smoothness or the tingle of carbon dioxide that you desire. If you home brew or enjoy beer on tap, then a keg cooler is just the right thing to make sure that every beer you serve is fully appreciated.

Purchasing a Keg Cooler

There is a wide variety of keg coolers available online and at your local appliance dealers. Considerations for purchasing a kegerator include things like:

Whether or not it has the capability to convert into an all purpose fridge
How many kegs it holds
If it has casters (wheels) or not for mobility
What kind of beer towers are included
If it has a CO2 regulator
The type of temperature control unit it uses
The type of coupler
The type of drip tray it has
What other accessories it includes (CO2 tanks, cleaning kits, warranties, guard rails, etc.)

If you are building a home bar, be sure to budget for the type of keg cooler that will suite your style. Kegerators range in price from $360 for a simple single tap system up to $2600 or more for a commercial style kegerator.

Commercial Kegerators vs. Home Market Kegerators

Depending on your entertainment needs, a commercial quality kegerator might make sense for you.

High quality Commercial Keg Coolers help keep the faucet cold in order to reduce beer foam.

A lot of home draft beer drinkers wonder why the first glass of beer always foams. Any time you change the temperature of beer dramatically upon dispensing, you run the risk of causing beer foam. Since beer tower faucets are sitting in a warm room, they are warmer than the beer. When the cold beer hits the warm faucet, the sudden rise in beer temperature causes CO2 to escape, resulting in foam. Once enough beer has passed through the faucet to cool it down, the beer will pour normal again. If you wait a little while before pouring another beer (30 minutes or so), the faucet will warm up again and the process will repeat. Pouring beer into a frozen glass also causes additional foaming because the glass is a lot colder than the beer.

Keeping the faucet the same temperature as the beer is the best way to eliminate foaming. High quality Commercial Kegerators often include a fan and hose to direct cold air into the beer tower to keep the faucet cold, which helps reduce beer foam.

The best way to keep beer faucets cold is with a beer line chiller. A line chiller is a refrigerator that chills glycol (anti-freeze) and then circulates the ice cold glycol through lines, into the beer tower and around the rear shank of the faucet. Line chillers are typically only used in commercial bars and restaurants where the kegs are stored at a distance from the beer towers.

High quality Commercial Kegerators cool beer faster, run more efficiently, and maintain a more consistent temperature.

Most keg units for the home are cold wall refrigerated with static condensers, which means there is no fan to assist in the heat exchange. This reduces the refrigeration capacity and makes it more difficult to maintain a consistent temperature. In a warm environment, like a garage, home market kegerators will have increased wear and tear on the compressor because it has to run more frequently to keep the refrigerator cold. In addition, the cold wall refrigeration system can cause many home market kegerators to develop frost on the walls. These kegerators will need to be defrosted on occasion, which could be a challenge depending on where the unit is installed.

High quality commercial keg coolers are chilled using fans in a forced air refrigeration system. Commercial keg coolers have a larger refrigeration capacity, which allows them to cool beer more quickly, maintain a consistent temperature in warmer environments or under heavy use, and run more efficiently. Note, however, that commercial kegerators will run louder than the home keg coolers because of the fans involved.

Check out the Guide to Choosing a Home Bar Design. The objective of this paper is to guide you through the process of choosing a home bar that suits your budget and meets your unique entertainment needs.

Written by Krista Moon on behalf of Glastender Home http://www.glastenderhome.com

Cocktail station options for your home bar!

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Using A Good Beer Brewing Kit

Many factors may influence you to try beer brewing. It is likely that at some point you realized that you too could make a good beer. Perhaps it was after tasting an import beer, or trying a micro brew beer and realizing how much it cost you to buy that beer. You figure the beer tasted good, but was pretty expensive. You may have thought there had to be a way to make that beer and not cost so much. If you have had that thought, then you are on your way yo getting started home beer brewing.

There is a vast community of beer lovers worldwide. And there is a growing number of people beer brewing at home. It is almost a shame that there is so much mass produced beer, but then there are many beer lovers that do not wish to try beer brewing. But that is also ok, because you are not one of them. You have decided to give it a try, and you will be rewarded.

Beer brewing is not too difficult, and making good beer is relatively easy to do. As long as you want to learn how to make great beer, this is an easy hobby to get started in. There is a learning curve, as well as some basic fundamentals, but this can be one of the most enjoyable learning processes you ever experience.

The best part is the fact that there is no one way to make beer. So many different variables exist--different beer brewing methods, and a variety of ingredients to use as well as ways to combine them, that you will constantly learn new facets of this hobby. This keeps things interesting and allows you find what ways best fit you so that your beer brewing experience will be the most enjoyable to you. The basic ingredients for beer brewing are yeast, water, hops, and grains. How you combine them has almost endless possibilities, resulting in a wide range of possible finished beers. No matter how you mix the ingredients, you can use the same equipment and process to achieve the desired end result. With all the possibilities, it is just a matter of getting started.

Research online to learn about all of the possibilities. Through it all, you will start to see which ways appeal the most to you, and that will help you determine what you need to get started. More experienced "beer purists" may advocate that you start off a certain way, and that you will need expensive equipment or ingredients in order to make great beer.

However, this isn't true. There are many ways to make good beer, and you can start simple and cheap and still make great beer. Take advantage of more experienced home brewers, both online and locally, and seek out differing opinions. You will see there is no "right" way to do it--just find what works for you. Plus, the various opinions will only teach you more and make you a better brewer. But the key thing to remember is at first, you are simply trying to master the basics of beer brewing.

Keep it simple to start, once you have the fundamentals down, then you can look to expand and experiment. There is no need to break the bank getting started. A simple, inexpensive starter equipment kit is more than sufficient, and will get you through many batches over time. You will quickly learn that making small, simple adjustments can have dramatic impacts on your beers flavor, so spending a bunch of money is not a prerequisite for making great beer. Once you have some batches under your belt, then you can look to spend some money to try different things. You will also have more knowledge and be better able to determine where that money is best spent to improve the quality of your beer and your beer brewing experience.

The purpose of your first few batches is to learn the process. You are not trying to make the best beer you ever had. Rather, you simply want to make something that is drinkable. You have plenty of time to hone your skills and eventually become a "beer purist".

Then you can worry about being particular over your beer. In the meantime, enjoy the learning curve, and getting your feet wet. There is no shame in starting with a basic starter kit. Remember, all home brewers have to start somewhere, including the "purists"!

The best thing about the kits is that they come with everything you need to produce a batch of beer. You don't have to worry about anything, other than learning the process of beer brewing. Once you have that solid foundation, then you can really have fun experimenting with new ingredients and different processes. Remember, you have to walk before you can run. But once you learn to walk in beer brewing, you may never stop running.

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The Beer Attitude

Slugging them down for years, I'd love to know how much beer we have gone through since the first brew. Ever wondered about different statistics like that? Gallons upon gallons have been poured into glass and bottle for centuries. It could easily be argued that beer is the most consumed beverage of all time.

What would be its competitors? Coffee, tea, and soda might top the list. You can't say water. Water is in everything. Every time you drink a beer you would up the consumption of water as well. So, that cannot be added to beer's list of competitors. Not if you were going to be fair about it.

So, I said all that to say that beer is so popular that it will literally never go out of style. It will never lose fans. It will never have a drought. People drink more beer during a recession. People drink beer in celebration of a boom. People drink beer to get together and have fun. People drink beer to get together and talk over their issues.

What did Obama do when Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates was arrested at his home for "disorderly conduct" by Cambridge police officer sergeant James Crowley and it was attributed to racial profiling since Gates tried to show evidence that he did indeed live in that house that he was accused of breaking into? That's right! He held a "beer summit." Obama, Biden, Gates and Crowley sat down and drank their choice of beer together.

Beer will never go away! This is why it literally shocks me as Anthony Bourdain of No Reservations claims that Big Beer threatened to pull ads from the Discovery Channel if they didn't pull the new craft beer focused show Beer Masters. Is it possible that small breweries and individual brewers around the world could actually threaten the bottom line of Big Beer?

In capitalism, there is an awful amount of greed. The people who have will fight tooth and nail to keep. They will kick people while their down and the will step on faces to stay on top. Nothing is ever enough. But, there is so much reward that momma and poppa shops can stay in business because of consumer need for variety, consumer choice of personal attention and consumer expectation of individuality. Capitalism is a consumer driven society. There will always be consumers who will flock for the mass appeal and there will always be an equally powerful amount of consumers who will refrain, looking for a more unique product.

Why does Big Beer have to think that a simple show can ruin its bottom line? Of course, small breweries brew because they want to evolve in taste and offer varieties that are unique. Individuals brew because it's fun and rewarding. But, Big Beer will always have consumers. Big Beer might not be able to reach so far down in their huge pockets, but they will always have a surplus of income to cover their mansion mortgages, personal yachts and vacations gone wild.

I am going to cherish Beer Master's Sam Calagione's encouragement, "...to support small, truly-indie breweries! Last night I had Two Prima Pils, and an Aprihop. Today I had cask-conditioned Thyme Pale Ale, Baladin Nora, Birra Del Borgo ReAle, and am enjoying an Indian Brown Ale..." Instead of letting the small stuff get to him, Sam has the perfect beer attitude when he affirms that he is, "Focused on the goodness inside the bottle instead of the weirdness outside the bottle. Cheers." Cheers to you Sam!

Stan Schubridge is a beer enthusiast who loves tasting new beers and attending beer events. Staying up to date on new innovations in beer and beer products keeps Stan on top of the beer world. You can read a great deal about beer from beer brewing to new inventions at Beertaps Learning Center. Stay up to date with invaluable beer and home bar information by subscribing to our newsletter. While you're there, take a look at our Beertaps Store and get anything you need for your own home bar.

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Try This - Beer-In-The-Rear Turkey

If you want to have a delicious tasting turkey for the holidays, then why not try cooking a beer-in-the-rear turkey? Also known as beer-can turkey, this is a great way to roast or grill turkey. The result will be a succulent, moist bird, oozing with delightful juices.

In case you're not too sure what beer-in-the-rear turkey is all about, below are the answers to some commonly-asked questions.

What's the best recipe? The key here is just to stick with the basics. There are some things that you will need, but you can play around with the seasonings you like, and also make a rub to go along with the turkey.

What's the benefit of cooking a beer-in-the-rear turkey? For one thing, the beer will help to keep the bird tender by steaming the inside while cooking. This will leave you with a moist, delicious-tasting turkey. If you've ever had a problem getting the breast of the turkey moist, then using this method will solve that problem once and for all.

What kind of beer should I use? You can use any kind you like. But if you really want your turkey to have a great taste, then add some herbs and spices to the beer; this will make it even more special.

Will the turkey taste like beer? For all of you out there who don't like beer, there's no need to worry because it won't. You will not be disappointed by the juicy delectable-tasting turkey.

Do I need to purchase any special equipment? No. You just have to ensure that the bird is kept upright during cooking. Having said that, there are supplies on the market like the Stainless Steel Beer Can Turkey Cooker, which are specially designed to cook beer-in-the-rear turkey. The cooker can be used in the oven or on the grill, and holds a 12 ounce beer can. Using a cooker can make clean-up much easier after cooking.

Now that we have all that covered, here's a good beer-in-the-rear turkey recipe you can try.

Ingredients

1 8-10 lb turkey

1 can of your favorite beer

Selection of herbs - basil, oregano, thyme

Brine

1 cup Kosher salt

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 gallon water

The turkey can be brined overnight. For the turkey rub you can include your favorite ingredients like paprika, onion powder, cumin, thyme, garlic powder and black pepper.

Pour out some of the beer so that you can add the marinade and the herbs into the can. The can should be about half full; this will allow the ingredients to steam quickly. Mix the rub and apply liberally to the turkey. Once seasoned, set the can on the cooking surface and carefully lower the turkey over it. Sprinkle with olive oil and place in the oven or on the grill. Cook for about 3 hours, or until meat temperature is about 165 degrees.

Using this technique will add a whole new flavor to the turkey, and will also prevent it from drying out. So while beer-in-the-rear turkey might be a funny name, it makes a seriously delicious turkey!

If you want to have a delicious tasting turkey for the holidays, then why not try cooking a beer-in-the-rear turkey? Also known as beer-can turkey, this is a great way to roast or grill turkey. The result will be a succulent, moist bird, oozing with delightful juices.

In case you're not too sure what beer-in-the-rear turkey is all about, below are the answers to some commonly-asked questions.

What's the best recipe? The key here is just to stick with the basics. There are some things that you will need, but you can play around with the seasonings you like, and also make a rub to go along with the turkey.

What's the benefit of cooking a beer-in-the-rear turkey? For one thing, the beer will help to keep the bird tender by steaming the inside while cooking. This will leave you with a moist, delicious-tasting turkey. If you've ever had a problem getting the breast of the turkey moist, then using this method will solve that problem once and for all.

What kind of beer should I use? You can use any kind you like. But if you really want your turkey to have a great taste, then add some herbs and spices to the beer; this will make it even more special.

Will the turkey taste like beer? For all of you out there who don't like beer, there's no need to worry because it won't. You will not be disappointed by the juicy delectable-tasting turkey.

Do I need to purchase any special equipment? No. You just have to ensure that the bird is kept upright during cooking. Having said that, there are supplies on the market like the Stainless Steel Beer Can Turkey Cooker, which are specially designed to cook beer-in-the-rear turkey. The cooker can be used in the oven or on the grill, and holds a 12 ounce beer can. Using a cooker can make clean-up much easier after cooking.

Now that we have all that covered, here's a good beer-in-the-rear turkey recipe you can try.

Ingredients

1 8-10 lb turkey

1 can of your favorite beer

Selection of herbs - basil, oregano, thyme

Brine

1 cup Kosher salt

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 gallon water

The turkey can be brined overnight. For the turkey rub you can include your favorite ingredients like paprika, onion powder, cumin, thyme, garlic powder and black pepper.

Pour out some of the beer so that you can add the marinade and the herbs into the can. The can should be about half full; this will allow the ingredients to steam quickly. Mix the rub and apply liberally to the turkey. Once seasoned, set the can on the cooking surface and carefully lower the turkey over it. Sprinkle with olive oil and place in the oven or on the grill. Cook for about 3 hours, or until meat temperature is about 165 degrees.

Using this technique will add a whole new flavor to the turkey, and will also prevent it from drying out. So while beer-in-the-rear turkey might be a funny name, it makes a seriously delicious turkey!

Hectr is a food market research analyst dedicated to discovering and sharing information about the best values he finds in food and beverage including beer-in-the-rear turkey.

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Beers Brewed in Thailand

Thailand has a long tradition of brewing, with the first beer brewed in 1933. Thai beers compare well with some of the world's most popular lager beers. Recently, several Thai beers have won top honours at international beer festivals.

Thailand has a wide range of locally brewed beers. Some of them like Singha, Chang, and Phuket lager are uniquely Thai. Some are brewed under licence like Heineken and Tiger. The beers brewed in Thailand are mainly lager beers, that is largely because of the climate, with noon day temperatures often around 30 degrees Celsius. The relentless heat makes a lager a great thirst quencher.

Thailand has two major brewing companies, Boon Rawd and ThaiBev, plus two foreign controlled brewers, Asia Pacific (Singapore) brewers of Tiger beer and San Miguel Breweries who have a major share of the Philippines beer market.

Boon Rawd produces Singha, Leo and Thai Beer. Singha is Thailand's oldest beer, and until recently Thailand's most popular beer. Singha has a dry taste, with a slightly bitter after taste. Leo is more malty, with a slightly sweeter after taste. Thai Beer, a malt liquor, has a sweet taste and a slightly hoppy, sweet after taste.

ThaiBev produces Chang, Archa and Federbrau. Chang is quite different from Singha, its main rival. It has a more full bodied malty taste, with a slightly dry, slightly bitter after taste. A nice, well balanced beer, but less refreshing on a hot day than some of the lighter beers. It has a lower price and higher alcohol content (6.4%). Chang is now the most popular beer in Thailand. It's popularity due, at least in part to its sponsorship of Everton football team.

ThaiBev also produces Archa, a lighter bodied, lower priced beer. ThaiBev recently introduced a new brand Federbrau. It is one of only two Thai beers to be brewed under the German Brewing laws. ThaiBev has gone to great lengths to disguise the beer's origins, and create an image of a beer of German origin. The label does not mention ThaiBev, only mentioning the Cosmos Brewery where it is brewed. It is intended to compete directly with Heineken, in the premium beer category. It is a light tasting, German style beer.

Thai Asia Pacific, was formed in 1993 by Asia Pacific (Singapore) to brew Heineken under licence in Thailand. The company also brews the popular Tiger Beer under licence and recently launched a new beer for the Thai market, Cheers. It's a lighter beer, that has won some awards including the Monde Selection gold medal for full taste and high quality. The beer has received mixed reviews in Thailand.

San Miguel Breweries produce a range of lager beers. In particular, San Miguel Light has become popular in Thailand. It is light in taste and low in calories, although it is 5% alcohol. It has become the beer of choice among Thai women drinkers, with the promise of fewer calories!

Phuket Lager Beer is made by an independent Thai brewer, Tropical Beverage Company. It is produced with premium ingredients including German hops, and is an all-natural beer with no additive or preservatives. Phuket Lager received the first gold medal ever for a beer from Thailand, at the 2006 Monde Selection Awards. Phuket Lager has a malty, sweet, smooth taste, with a nutty after taste. It is brewed at the San Miguel Brewery under the supervision of Tropical Beverage Company.

There's a good selection of Thai brewed beers available to suit all tastes. You'll find them in supermarkets and 7/11 corner stores. Just remember the licensing hours in Thailand: alcohol sales are permitted between 11:00 and 14:00 (2pm) and from 17:00 (5pm) to midnight. The supermarkets abide by the rules, but you might find a corner store that will forget to check the time!

For more on beers available in Thailand, including imported beers and the results of a taste test of Thai brewed beers, check out my website at http://www.pattaya-discover.com/beer-in-pattaya.html.

Rick Gilmore has lived in Pattaya for the last 5 years.
Rick is a keen reporter on events in Thailand.
His particular interest is understanding Thai culture and how that impacts relationships between Thais and westerners. Rick can read and write the Thai language and is currently developing fluency in speaking Thai.

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5 Gift Ideas for Homebrewers and Beer Enthusiasts

Homebrewing is a rewarding and engaging hobby that is growing tremendously in popularity. Many men and women alike have discovered the art and science of brewing beer and making wine, mead, cider, and other fermented drinks. The key to the draw of this hobby is the constant desire to attain better and better results.

If you're an outsider to homebrewing, it may seem like trying to give your homebrewer a brewing-related gift is off-limits due to the complexity of the hobby and your lack of knowledge in the area. This does not have to be the case!

Brewing Starter Kits (for the not-yet brewer)

There are numerous kits available on the web, they come in a range of completeness, and all share common characteristics. The necessities are:

Fermenter - This is either a bucket with a lid fitted with an o-ring seal, or a glass or plastic "carboy", which looks like a large jug. A kit with two fermenters allows the ability to improve clarity and flavor by allowing the brewer to transfer the beer to a secondary vessel for aging and clearing.
"Racking" Accessories - "Racking" is the act of transferring beer from one vessel to another. This always has to be done at least once during the beermaking process. A kit will include a length of clear plastic tubing which can be used to siphon beer, and may include additional siphon accessories. A plunger-action automatic siphon starter will save a lot of frustration, and starting a siphon can be unsanitary without one.
Hydrometer - This simple instrument is used to measure the specific gravity of the beer throughout the brewing process. It enables the brewer to gauge the completeness of fermentation, and helps him or her avoid the dreaded "bottle bombs" that can happen when still-fermenting beer is sealed into glass bottles.
Packaging Equipment - This can be as simple as a bag of crown caps and a capper, but some more expensive kits may include a starter kegging setup.
Equipment kits are priced from around $50 to upwards of $300.

Equipment Upgrades (for the brewer who is already hooked on the hobby)

There is a long list of upgrades to the basic starter kits which brewers will appreciate. They essentially fall into one of two categories: those that help a brewer improve the quality of his product, and those that make the brewing process quicker, easier, and more enjoyable.

Most brewers are most interested in improving quality. Here are some of the top quality-enhancing upgrades to the basic extract brewing kits:

6 Gallon (or greater) Boiling Pot - the ability to boil the full 5 gallon volume of "wort" (unfermented beer) will increase the quality of the finished beer noticeably. Any pot with the required volume will do, but cheap enamel-coated pots tend to chip or crack. A quality stainless pot is ideal. These pots can be found through normal retailers or homebrewing suppliers, and range from $30 to $200 for fancy brew kettles eqiupped with valves, thermometers, etc.
Wort Chiller - the boiled wort must be cooled before yeast can be added. This is time-consuming without a chiller, which usually consists of a large coil of copper tubing through which cold water can be flowed. Quickly chilling the hot wort avoids a specific off-flavor common in homebrewed beer. These start at around $50.
Temperature Controller - The fermentation temperature of beer plays an enormous role in the flavor of the finished product. A temperature controller allows a refrigerator (or heating pad, etc) to be used to obtain a specific temperature. These start around $55, but require a fridge or heating apparatus.
Yeast Stir Plate - A chronic problem with newer brewers is that they add too little yeast to their beer. This has a very detrimental effect on the quality of the beer. Yeast culturing stir plates are the best way to grow up large colonies of healthy yeast, and are an upgrade highly desired by many brewers. Most stir plates start at upwards of $100, but a stir plate designed specifically for the homebrewer is offered by at least one company on the web.
Custom "Homebrewery" Gear (for the novice to expert brewer, or beer lover)

Almost every homebrewer has fantasies of being a pro brewer. The first comment of "You really made this beer?" is enough to set the wheels spinning. Most homebrewers create a brewery name for themselves, and many design and print labels for their bottles. Some brewers have become so involved in the hobby that they seem to have purchased every piece of equipment they will ever want. Custom brew gear is a new category of products, and is perfect for these brewers.

Custom Bottle Caps - These are newly available products to the homebrewing market. The bottle cap is so iconic in the beer world, and this adds a very special touch to a homebrewer's craft. Custom bottle caps are available in a variety of cap colors.
Custom Tap Handles - The kegging brewer undoubtedly has a kegerator or home draft setup. The perfect accessory to this is custom tap handles, purchased or built, which give a homebrewery a professional image just like a local pub.
Customized Beer Glasses - Any beer drinker needs glassware. Glasses can be engraved, printed or even hand painted to become a great gift.Beer Recipe Kits (for the novice to expert brewer)

What better way to treat a homebrewer than to fuel his or her passion for crafting great beer? Visit an online or local homebrew retailer, and browse their ingredient kits. This may be a daunting task, as there are many, many styles available. Here are some tips:

Exotic Style - Grab a kit for an exotic or little-known style of beer.
Clone of a Favorite - Some retailers offer "clones" that are designed to brew something extremely similar to a famous commercial beer.
Premium Kits - Purchase a kit for a premuim style of beer, which contains a large amount of ingredients and produces a cellar-worthy beer. These are usually strong styles such as Russian Imperial Stout, Belgian Trippel (or even Quadrupel), Imperial India Pale Ale, and pretty much anything with the "Imperial" moniker applied to it.
Try Wine or Mead - Some brewers may be interested in branching out in their brewing. Most brewers will have the equipment necessary to brew a wine or mead kit.
There are two main types of ingredient kits. Extract kits are the simplest to brew, and can be brewed by both new and seasoned brewers. All Grain kits contain barley malt grain that must be "mashed," a process that many brewers do not have the equipment to conduct. When in doubt, purchase extract. An expert brewer will still be able to make high-quality beer from it, and will enjoy the quicker brewing process it affords him or her.

Alternatively, gift certificates are an easy option, and homebrew retailers almost always offer them.

Beer! (for all homebrewers and beer lovers)

All homebrewers love the experience of beer. It is difficult to develop a palate for the vast array of flavors that can be achieved through the four basic beer ingredients of malt, hops, water and yeast. A gift of hard-to-find or premium beers from around the country or around the world is more than just a gift of beer; it is a gift of education in his or her craft.

Find a local bottle shop that has a mix-a-sixpack option, or search for an online beer retailer.

Harper Abbot is an award winning homebrewer, and owns and operates http://www.wildhopsprintshop.com. He has been an active member of the homebrewing community since he first fermented a brown ale in a white plastic bucket in the bedroom closet.

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Euclid Hall: Denver, Colorado's Best Beer Bar

1317 14th street (Denver) has held a variety of establishments over the years. From the legendary Soapie Smith's, to the "I can't remember what happened last night" at Martini Ranch, and finally "that was the best meal I've ever had" at Euclid Hall. Less than a year old Euclid Hall has blown away the competition in not only a variety of great food but some of the best beers Colorado has ever seen.

While beer bars are quickly becoming the establishment to open and spend time at few do it right. When looking at what a beer bar is the first thing that comes to mind is an establishment that carries just about every beer style known to man. You want to have the options! You want to see the best craft breweries and the best craft beer from around the country from the west coast to the east coast. You want your pick of amazing Belgian beer from strong ales to sours. German Lagers and Weizens and French Biere De Garde. Euclid Hall offers all of this and so much more.

Euclid opened it's doors August 4th, 2010 and Denver, Colorado would be changed forever. Euclid Hall is an American Tavern featuring some of the best pub food from around the world with a Euclidean twist. Chef / Owner Jen Jasinksi and Owner Beth Gruitch wanted a place where comfort food was always on the menu and the price wasn't what you would expect. With America facing a recession it was a no-brainer to start a restaurant that was affordable but didn't cut corners on great food. With the craft beer market becoming more and more mainstream it made perfect sense to pair great food with great beer and own a niche that was desperately needed for Colorado.

Euclid Hall has receive a lot of press for their food and the hours in which they serve. Open from eleven-thirty a.m. to midnight, Monday through Thursday, two p.m. to one a.m. Friday and Saturday, and two p.m. to midnight on Sunday; it's no wonder they won best late night menu from Westword's Best Of Denver. Knowing that Denver lacked a place to dine after ballgames, theater, and when all the other restaurants closed their doors for the night; Beth and Jen knew they were on to something with late night hours.

A lot of people ask, "Is the theme German?" This is more than a reasonable assumption since a lot of the menu items happen to have a German influence. Euclid is known for making the best sausages in all of Denver. The very best they serve happens is the Short Rib Kielbasa; bright pink with grill marks, snappy casing, and beyond delicious. Pair their Kielbasa up with Oskar Blue's Gubna for a phenomenal pairing.The Hopwurst comes in close second as a bratwurst filled with Centennial Hops, cheddar curds, and caramelized onions slow cooked in Lagunita's Censored amber ale; this sausage delivers juicy richness balanced by sweet onion mild bitter hops and is easily paired with Lagunita's Censored red ale. They also carry a Veal Weisswurst, Budin Noir (classic French blood sausage), and a kick-ass E-dog (smoked and skewered turkey Frankfurt breaded in sweet corn meal batter).

If sausage wasn't enough for German cousin Euclid also showcases schnitzel for their entree courses. Three types shine on the menu and each are distinct in their own right. The Veal Schnitzel's pounded thin, lightly dusted in Panko bread crumbs, and deep fried. Served with their pickled and braised cabbage (prepared, Sou-Vide with duck fat) this dish is hearty and comforting; paired with Russian River's Damnation and your one step to heaven. Their Dover Sole Schnitzel is perfect for the seafood fan featuring lightly breaded Dover Sole, deep fried, finished with grilled squid and an orange argon aioli; add a scallop and it's a trifecta of seafood best paired with Stone's Smoked Porter or Unibroue's La Fin Du Monde. Finally there is the chicken and waffles but not Rosco's style. Chicken paillard breaded and fried, served with sourdough waffles shingled across the plate, with salted walnuts, and grade A maple syrup; this dish is sweet and savory best paired with Piraat Belgian Tripel.

Euclid Hall also took a note from Canada when coming up with amazing menu items. Welcome Poutines! A poutine is a French-Canadian cheese fry. Translating to "a mess" Euclid takes this traditional street side dish and takes it to the next level. Kennebec French fries with melted cheese curds topped with gravy and meat makes this the perfect comfort appetizer or the best dish for dinner. Offering a short rib and prime tri-tip steak smothered with Bordeaux gravy is very hearty and best paired with Belgian dark strong ale such as Gulden Draak. The also offer a vegetarian poutine with Porcini gravy, melted curds, Kennebec fries, and a slew of wild mushrooms. The best however is their Duck Poutine. Rich duck gravy with duck meat slathered over fries and melted curds; make this even better by adding a kielbasa on top and pair it with Schneider Doppelbock Wheat.

Euclid Hall however is known for sharing. While all the dishes are perfect for single service per person it's even better when everyone orders a few items and share with each other. All the side dishes are shareable; the spatzel, cabbage apple slaw, and Colorado fingerling potato salad will have you shuddering in disbelief over their flavor. Try some pickles while your there as well! 16 gallons of pickles are curing daily in their prep kitchen and their pickle sampler is perfect for the table. Euclid makes a hop infused pickle, a sincerely spicy pickle, sweet bread and butter pickles, and their seasonal. Seasonal vary between pineapple express, escabeche, blood orange, and many more. Think sharing food is fun? Try sharing beer.

Euclid Hall won a slew of awards from Westword's Best Of Denver including: Best Rising Star Chef, Best New Restaurant, Best Late Night Menu, Best New American Restaurant, and Best Bottle Beer List. With a few beer bars in Denver to choose from it speaks volumes that they won the Best Bottle Beer List award. Euclid features a progressive beer list with categories such as Arithmetic and Algebra being more session able beers, to Calculus and Quantum Mechanics which are the upper end of alcohol by volume (abv) and complex craft beer. With an ever rotating reserve list labeled "Oddities and Rarities" having between 10 and 30 more beers available that will probably not be there the next time your in. They feature 12 taps for draught beer, four lines are dedicated to local microbreweries, and the other eight are for draft lines bringing barrel aged beer, sour beer, Belgian beer, India Pale Ale (IPA), and double IPA's to Denver beer lovers.

Euclid Hall also features an amazing amount of large format bottles for guests. Their philosophy when it comes to sharing is beyond apparent, when you look at their menu. Euclid decided to offer the same concept when it comes to their beer. 750ml bottles are a common place at this beer bar and they allow a table to partake together in drinking great beer. Staples on their beer menu include Van Steenberge's Piraat and Gulden Draak in large format bottles. Dupont, Boulevard, Deschutes, and Gouden Carolus are just a few of the 750ml bottles they offer. Recently they acquired few magnums of Rochefort 8 (that's two 750ml bottles in one) as well as Stone's Arrogant Bastards Jeroboam (four 750ml bottles in one.)

With some of the most amazing food in Denver and one of the best beer lists to choose from, it's no wonder Sam Calagione (owner of Dogfish Head brewing) said Euclid Hall is quickly becoming the best beer bar in the country. the Brewers Association (BA) frequently hosts their dinners at Euclid and just about every brewery in the country knows who they are and wants on their beer list. If you want some delicious comfort food and some of the best beer this world has to offer then you need to stop by Euclid Hall next time your in Denver, Colorado.

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Home Beer Making - Guides To Matching The Right Beer To The Meal

Beer can be used to compliment the food in the similar way as wine pairs with food. Beer adds more flavors of both the brew and the meal. Not all the beers can go with all the food, so you have to carefully pair the food and beer together to enjoy the perfect taste. Today you can find different flavors of beer, which gives lot of choices in terms of pairing them with your favorite dish.

There are certain basic rules, which are very simple that you should follow when it comes to combining beer and food together. Be aware of the impact beer will have on your taste. Choose the beer that compliments the flavor of your food. To start with, it is good for beginners to pair light meals with light beer and heavy meals with dark beers. There are certain wines for certain foods and in the same way you can select certain beer that compliment certain flavor dishes. Let us take a look at few guidelines that will help us decide the perfect beer to go with perfect food.

- Lighter dish like salads and salmon can be complimented with light bodied Kolsh but other dishes of salmon, tuna and other fatty, oily fishes can be best complimented with acidic, hoppy beers like Pilsner. Beers like Pilsner or American Pale Ales make a perfect match for fatty rich food, chips or cheese.

- Barbecued ribs can be paired with full-bodied Brown Ale or Porter Beer. Other grilled or seared meats taste great with the Caramel Malts in an Oktoberfest beer. Even Brown Ales make an excellent pair with roasted pork, smoked sausage and barbecues. Warm meat meals with gravy like Shepherd's Pie go well with a Cream Stout or a drink of heavy Porter.

- Porters work well with smoked meats, especially bacon, and compliment chocolate, espresso and coffee-flavored desserts, as well as soft, creamy cheeses

- Spicy Indian heavy dishes can be complimented with Pale Ale or Pilsner to get a refreshing break. The spicy and fatty flavors of certain dishes can be easily cut by beer. Malty, sweet beers go well with Mexican or other spicy dishes.

- Light bodied Lagers is a perfect beer that goes very well with the spicy Thai and Pan Asian food. This beer can also compliment the Latin and Mexican food by slicing the heat and spice of the dishes. The oily heavier dishes pair best with the bitter hops of an IPA.

You can find similar ingredients or flavors present in both food and brewing. But you can also contrast the food and beer by pairing unlike matches. The complexity of flavors will contrast and bring out the flavors in both in the beer and the meal. Having unlike matches like Pale Ale with smoked fish or a stout with fruit desserts can surely add fun to your meal. You can also experiment with pairing the international beers from the same region of food. Originating from the same place, they often complement each other well. For example the light Mexican beers go well with Mexican foods and the Japanese-brewed lagers make a good pair with sushi. Find the right pairs by checking the way the flavors combine and complement each other.

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The Great Trappist Belgian Beers

Belgian beer is made all over Belgium and certain Belgian beers are brewed by Monks. Although they cannot drink the beer themselves, they have a well-known reputation for producing great beer. Beers brewed by Cistercian Monks in or around monasteries are called Trappist beers. At present, there are only 7 Trappist breweries in the world with 6 of these being in Belgium. They are Achel, Chimay, Orval, Rochefort, Westmalle and Westvleteren. These are very popular in both Belgium and the rest of the world.

Achel can trace its history back to 1648 however the brewery was destroyed during the French Revolution but was later rebuilt in 1844 by the Westmalle Monks. They endured a turbulent time around the First World War when the copper from the brewery was dismantled but began brewing again in 1998 and now sell 3 different types of beer worldwide. These beers are Achel Blond 8, Achel Bruin 8 and Achel Extra 9.5%. As with most Belgian beers they are much stronger that normal UK beers so take care when drinking!

In the UK, Chimay is the most common Trappist beer and comes in large variety of strengths and tastes. All Belgian beers are made to be enjoyed with a specific type of glass and Trappist Belgian beers are no different. The Chimay glass is goblet shaped to ensure the head is not too large allowing the beer to breathe easily. Chimay beer began in 1862 by the Cistercian Trappist Monks of Chimay. Chimay beers include Red, Blue and White and change their name to Premiere, Grand Reserve and Cinq Cents if in big bottles and they also do a range of cheeses.

Orval is thought to have had a brewery since 1529 however the beer that is now sold started life in 1931. It was produced by a German brewer from English hops which was made using unique techniques. The beer comes in a distinct bottle which has remained unchanged for nearly 80 years.

Rochefort was founded in 1595 and has been producing beers ever since. They produce 3 beers which are Rochefort 6, 8 and 10 with increasing strength proportional to their number. Rochefort 6 is the most difficult to obtain as it accounts for around 1% of production. Rochefort 8 is the most produced and can be seen in a number of bars in the UK. Rochefort 10 is the strongest beer and is 11.2% ABV, when compared to a standard UK beer of 4% so it should be drank sparingly.

The Westmalle brewery started in 1836 but it took until 1865 before it was making beers in any great quantity. In 1921 they decided to brew beer for the beer trade and money they earned was used to keep the Abbey going and any surplus was given to charity or the community. The brewery has been extensively modernised and if the quality of the beer can be improved then the Monks are happy to use modern technology.

Westvleteren, founded in 1838, is unique even for a Trappist beer. They only produce enough beer to continue living as monks and won't produce anymore even if there is demand. You can purchase the beer but it can only be bought from their brewery or visitor centre.

Belgian Trappist beers really are unique; not only in their taste but in the fact they are produced to support the Monks and their local communities.

These great Trappist Belgian Beers are available to be purchased online and delivered directly to your door. In addition many other types of belgian beers can be purchased online.

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Getting Carbonation Levels Right for Bottled Beer

Properly carbonating your beer for bottling is a simple process that can be done a handful of ways. I was recently asked if the carbon dioxide systems that add pressure to the keg can put the carbon dioxide in the beer as well. Great question! I'll tell you why. If you don't ask the question, you'll never know the answer.

The man who was asking the question was referring to bottling his beer. So, I'll answer that question. But, I'll also talk about kegging your own beer as well.

When making your own home brew, you can either use force carbonation or natural carbonation. Force carbonation is best when putting your beer in a keg because of its closed system. Natural carbonation can be used for either a keg or a bottle simply because of the carbonation method.

You have to learn your beer recipes, but sugar and yeast actually provide the carbonation you need. Don't put too much sugar in your brew. But, make sure you put enough. One cup of sugar per batch of German and American style beers is about the right amount. But, use more sugar for higher gravity beers.

Of course, as with every other brewing strategy we've come up with as beer enthusiasts, this is one you'll have to sample and recalculate for your own taste. Try different amounts of sugar and keep a log if you really want to peg it. But, you'll have to go through the same process for different beer recipes you try.

Force carbonation works best when kegging your beer. You need a carbon dioxide cylinder and a regulator. At this point, I can give you some ideas about different types of beers. But, knowing the three parts of carbonating beer will help you figure out carbonation levels on your own.

First of all, it depends on the temperature of your beer, which you can obtain easily with a thermometer. Second, you'll need to know the desired carbonation level for the type of beer you've brewed. I have a chart of common beer brews and their desired carbonation levels. Once you know those two things, you can calculate the PSI to set the regulator.

When you have your keg at the temperature you want, connect your carbon dioxide tank to the gas-in connection on your keg. Make sure the lid is on and sealed. Make sure to purge the oxygen from the keg using the carbon dioxide. Set your PSI according to your temperature and desired carbonation levels. Let it sit in the refrigerator or keg for a few days until the carbon dioxide has completely absorbed into your beer.

You can speed up this process by increasing the surface area of the beer inside the keg. It's a simple process of putting the keg on its side and rolling it a little. Carbon dioxide will be able to absorb into the beer faster.

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What Beer Styles to Have at A Beer Tasting Party

You have a place to throw the party, glasses to pour your beer into, wine keys to pop bottles, and food to pair them with. But what beers are you going to have at your party? Well there are a TON of beers to choose from and I mean a TON. Just like wine there are many styles of beer (twenty-three styles of beer, three styles of mead, and two styles of cider) and then there is the competition between each brewery to make the best of each style. That's a lot of beer folks. So let's address the styles you should have at your first party and where to take it as you go on.

You're average beer drinker is accustomed to lagers and to make matters worse they are accustomed to the MBC that exists on the market (Miller, Bud, Coors). These are called Adjunct Lagers because they substitute barley malt for adjunct ingredients (corn or rice). MBC is not the beer you want at your party! However since this is your first beer tasting party someone should bring one and only one of these beers; just to make the rest of what your drinking truly stand out and prove a point.

So what beers do you bring if you aren't bringing your average MBC?

The good stuff people - Craft Beer!

You want to bring Craft Beer from local breweries in your hometown or State, beer from Europe (England, Belgium, and France) and be sure to have a lot of styles covered.

Since this is your first party and you'll have between 10 and 12 people and each person is bringing a bottle, you'll want to make sure no styles are repeated; unless you're having a party down the road where it's an Indian Pales Ale or IPA party and everyone brings in different IPA's from different breweries. But for now just be sure your styles are diverse, that way you cover more ground in the world of beer and open your palates to more flavors.

So what styles should you bring?

Cover the basics! You should bring pale ales, IPAs (Indian Pale Ales), stouts, lagers (pilsners, bocks, marzen, and kolschs), and wheats from American, English, and Belgium breweries. Belgium's can focus on dubbels, tripels (in English - double and triples), and quadruples. A bier de garde from France is a great idea as are sour beers from either American or Belgium breweries. The idea is to have a wide range of beer to choose from that most people aren't familiar with in order to expand ones palate and see what each other likes.

Now most of the best beer in the world comes in large format bottles; 750mls. This is the size of a wine bottle and since you're throwing a beer party, just as you would a wine party, the larger the bottle the more beer that goes around. The ideal sizes you're looking for are 750mls, 550mls, and 22oz bombers. i??

Most Belgium and English beer comes in 550 - 750mls. Some American breweries do 750's but most stay around 22oz's which are called Bombers. If you're having a hard time finding large format beers, a 4 or a 6 pack of craft beer isn't a bad way to go, think bottles before cans, but will seem less familiar to those accustomed to wine parties and large bottles.

Lastly don't be afraid to try something you've never heard of, the stranger the beer the better, because you never know what you'll fall in love with.

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The Art of Knowing Beer

There are beer drinkers and then, there are beer enthusiasts. Could you imagine what it would be like to have a world without the cook, the builder or the athlete? The beer enthusiast is the athlete of the beer community and as such, we should know our way around a beer.

The first thing in knowing beer is knowing how to taste it and tell others about it. When you look at it, what do you see? It has a certain color to it. Is it clear or cloudy? Does it call your name or does it just sit there, with nothing inviting to it at all?

Most beer drinkers would never notice the subtle nuances that make the distinction between just a beer and a great beer. But as you taste different flavors and get a feel for the variations that make them distinct, you'll get the language and you'll start to use it with expertise. Try to notice the flavors that make them unique. That's what you want to tell others when they ask you about a certain brews.

The next thing a beer enthusiast should know is how to store beer. Of course if you are going to be drinking it that evening, then it really doesn't matter because the beer doesn't have time to change. But for longer storage of higher quality beers, you might want to consider a few tips and keep them in mind for the storage of all beer just in case.

Beer should never be stored in heat or even warmth. I've seen several cases stored in warm areas with light shining in on them from a window and that's not good at all. Keep them in the cool basement in the dark. It does depend on the length of storage, but I simply always store my beer the same way so that I don't forget the basics when I am storing higher quality beer for a longer period of time. Plus, always store beer upright.

If you're having a party and storing the beer on its side for the evening makes more room in the cooler or the refrigerator, fine. It doesn't have time enough to feel the effect. But, longer storage times will do no good for your beer if they are stored on their sides.

There is so much more to know about beer. But, knowing how to taste beer, talk about it and store it is a healthy start. When you know the flavors, pouring and even some bartending tricks is when you have a more well-rounded understanding.

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Home Beer Making - Top 5 Beginner Beers to Brew

Brewing beer at home has now become a very easy task. There are many home brewing kits available in the market today. Seasonal beers are generally available at the pubs and not at local stores. Also buying the special beer bottles from the supermarket is expensive affair; therefore, many beer lovers have started brewing beer at home. If you are a newbie and still want to learn how to brew beer of your own choice, then there are many good beer-brewing kits that can be quite handy to brew a quality beer at home. Despite of you not having adequate skills, you can still get started.

If you are beginner, start with brewing simple and easy beers. Many people advise the beginners to stay away from lagers and sour beers as they can be fussier and require more equipment compared to brewing other beers. Pick a style that can be done with extract, hops and yeasts, as they are easy to brew, taste better, and condition quickly. Simple beers have bitter component and take less time than those, which have flavoring and aroma hops. Start with something with an OG of 1.070 or less as having a high gravity will make the whole process easier for the beginners. Use dry yeast and do a malt extract beer with some grains. Do not start with a mini mash or all grains.

Let us take a look at the various types of beer and also some beginner beers to brew at home.

First in the list of good beers is Ales

The best part of ales is that when it is brewed it does not convert much of the sugars into alcohol, which gives it a sweeter and fruitier taste. For beginners brewing True Brew Pale Ale and Brewers Best Ale are recommended, as they are much easier to brew compared to other lines of Ales beer. You can add different flavors to it such as mint, citrus etc. This is a very cheap beer to brew.

The second choice can be Lagers

Most of the lagers have a crisp taste and can range from very light to very dark as per the brewing process. This beer goes well with spicy, Indian and Mexican foods.

The stouts are third in place

Stouts are very dark full-bodied type of beer and have a flavor very similar to the coffee. They can be brewed in other flavors like sweet, bitter, milk, and even oatmeal. Chocolate Stout is a safe beer to brew by the beginners. It is very smooth, chocolaty and taste very good among the other beers in the same category.

Fourth in the list are porters

These are very strong and delicious type of beer. This beer is dark, strong and has bitter hops flavor with a hint of chocolate.

The fifth beer in sequence is Pilsners

This beer has a golden color and is clear. This does not have a thick body and is soft and easy to drink. Having hoppy full flavors they are generally more preferred than general lagers.

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Beer - Barley, Hops And A Lot Of Luck

It's almost become the first choice for a lot of people, when the purpose is to quench their thirst. Many businesses have been built while using this product as their ultimate selling point. People gather every day to share a laugh, to share a smile and to share a beer. To some people, being able to drink a beer is like the rite of passage into adulthood. I don't know, maybe it's because there are laws against underage drinking, so when you're able to take that first legal drink, it tastes so much better. Beer, like sports, seems to have a way of bringing people together.

Beer has been around for some time. The oldest documented evidence shows that beer has been around for at least 6,000 years. The ancient Egyptians and Chinese also brewed beer. Oddly enough, women were considered the master brewers. Beer was popular with the Romans and Greeks until wine came along. The Romans thought of wine as a type of food from the gods. Beer quickly lost its popularity in Rome and soon became a drink only fit for barbarians. During this time in Europe, beer making was still done in the home. As the 15th century rolled around, pubs and even monks were brewing beer, in Europe, for mass consumption.

Most beers will have the same ingredients and these are, barley, hops, water and yeast. The brewing process is what determines the style of beer. There are almost 70 styles of beer; some of the most common are, ale, lager, pilsner, mild beer and porter. With almost 70 styles, there's probably at least one beer that fits everyone's taste. So how do you like your beer, bottled, canned or draft? If given the option, most drinkers would chose draft beer. Draft beer retains most of its brewing flavor, plus, the packaging process does not affect the flavor as much. Most bottled beer is able to keep some of its flavor, even though it goes through a pasteurization process. Bottled beer can last about 3 months on a shelf. Also, the beer will keep longer if it comes in a brown bottle. Canned beer is filtered before it's canned, but then it goes through a pasteurization process after it's canned. Canned beer has a tendency to smell like the area where it was packaged.

Beer is obviously one of the most loved liquids in the world. People drink it for all occasions. It's not defined by economic status, because the rich and the poor all drink beer. But beer is like anything else, it must be drunk in moderation. Most people who've been drinking for years, probably have some story of getting drunk and not remembering what happened the night before. These stories used to be funny, but as drinking, especially underage drinking, has grown, those stories tend to have unhappy endings. We've seen too many stories of drunk and unruly fans at sporting events, or worse, the drunk driver, to continue to believe in the concept of the happy drunk.

People will continue to gather places to watch sports and share a beer. But lets hope that beer will be just part of a good time and not the reason for having a good time.

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Beer Trivia

I've never witnessed a game of beer trivia. I'm not even sure it exists. But there are plenty of questions they should include if the game just happens to exist.

First of all, it's a myth that the pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock because of beer. It is said that they ran out of beer and that's what brought them to land. If it hadn't have been for the lack of beer, they would have sailed further south. I have heard that this is just a myth and there's no truth to it. But, it would be nice to know.

As far as beer facts are concerned, there is an actual term for the collection of beer coasters. But first, let's talk about the fact that beer coasters are also known as beermats. The first beermats were introduced by the printing company, Friedrich Horn, in 1880. Since then, coasters have become collector's items. The next time you are asked, the term for collecting beermats is known as tegestology, making the collectors themselves tegestologists.

While we're speaking of collectors, there is also a term for a collector who collects beer bottles. It would be a nice trivia victory for you if you were asked that question because the answer is labeorphilist. So, the practice of collecting beer bottles would be labeorphilogy.

When a group of University of Cambridge archeologists went digging around Queen Nefertiti's Temple of the Sun in Egypt, they found an ancient beer recipe. Not really understanding the connection, the beer that is made from that recipe is called Tutankhamen. The confusion only exists since Queen Kiya is King Tut's biological mother and not Queen Nefertiti. Either way, Tutankhamen is made in limited quantities and numbered editions. It also is the most expensive beer in the world at over fifty dollars a bottle.

A final trivial fact to know is that there is a name for the fear of empty glasses. It's a fear most beer enthusiasts suffer from every time they see their mug of beer go empty. It's known as cenosillicaphobia. So, the sufferer is known as a cenosillicaphobic. There have been times when I suffered from this affliction. Some times are harder to handle than others. Those times are when there is no beer left.

Trivia is always a fun game to play. That is especially when you get to stump those around you. I'm sure there might be some people in the audience who will know the answers to these questions. But, I can also ensure you that most people won't. You can have a great time impressing them while the expert beer enthusiasts sit back and make sure you get your facts straight.

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Know Your Beer Glasses - Origin and Types

If you thought that all it required was just any old glass to pour out your favourite beer and toss it down, think again. There are as many types of beer glassware as there are varieties of beer itself.

The reason why there are different styles of glassware for different styles of beer is that each glass enhances the beer's aromatic volatiles, and overall appearance. And, contrary to the popular image of a typical beer tankard, many beer glassware come with a stem that helps prevent the beer inside getting affected by the warmth generated by the drinker's hand.

Here are ten of the most commonly used glasses for drinking beer:

1. Wheat Beer Glass - Beer that has been brewed with large proportions of wheat or malted barley is usually served in such a glass. The wheat beer glass originated in Germany. This glass goes from a narrow bottom to being slightly wider at the top.

2. Pilsner Glass - The lighter varieties of beer (including pale lager or pilsner) are usually served in what is known as a pilsner glass. A pilsner glass is generally smaller in size than a pint glass. The shape is slender and tapering. The ideas is that the colour and carbonation of the beer will be revealed better through the slender

glass while the broad top will help give a full beer head.

3. Beer Stein - Typically German in design and origin, the beer stein is a traditional German beer tankard or mug, often made of pewter, silver, wood, porcelain, earthenware or glass. The stein comes with a hinged lid that flicks open at the touch of a levered thumb lift.

4. Flute Glass - Although a flute glass is typically associated with champagne and sparkling wines, some varieties of Belgian lambics and fruit beers are served in these flute glasses. Thanks to the narrow shape of this glass, carbonation remains intact as does the aroma.

5. Pint Glass - Beer is strongly associated with a pint glass. Pint glasses come in four distinctive shapes - nonic, conical, jug, and flared top. Pint glasses are used for drinking dark beers and pale ale.

6. Goblet or Chalice - While chalices have strong medieval associations, a goblet is its more modern alternative. However, both are fairly large, stemmed, and bowl-shaped glasses and are perfect for serving heavy Belgian ales, German bocks, and other sipping beers. Thickness is the one big distinguishing feature between a goblet and a chalice. A goblet is more thin-walled than a chalice which is usually heavy and thick.

7. Snifters - Great for serving brandy and cognac because of its shape, a snifter effectively captures the volatiles of aromatic Belgian ales, barley wines and wheat wines.

8. Tulip Glass - A tulip glass is perhaps one of the most suitable of all beer glasses for creating a perfect, frothy head of beer. Apart from trapping the aroma, that is. The body is like a bulb with a flared-out top that helps in head retention. It is great for serving Scottish ales, barley wines, Belgian ales and other aromatic beers.

9. Stange and Becher - The German word for 'stick' or 'rod', a stange is traditionally used for Kolsch, a local beer brewed in Cologne, Germany. A becher is used for serving altbier, another top-fermented German beer.

10. Beer Boot - Beer boots are among the most interesting of all beer glasses, with a rich history behind them. Also known as Bierstiefel, the legend goes that a military had a glassmaker fashion a boot-shaped glass from which his troops could drink beer for their success in battle. Beer boots have become quite a rage in the US now.

So, now you know just which glass needs to be used with which beer. Enjoy!

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Beer - From A Non Beer Drinker's Perspective

Contrary to popular belief, not everybody likes beer. I know that all the beer drinkers in the world will read this and probably head for the back button on their browser. Well, that's fine, but if you want to get into the mind of a non beer drinker and understand why he or she doesn't drink beer, you might want to read what follows. At least you'll understand why there are actually some people who would rather walk on hot coals than drink a bottle of beer.

For starters, do you remember the very first time you took a sip of beer? Of course you do. It was just before you wanted to barf all over the bartenders cash register. It was bitter, it was disgusting and it was just plain not something you ever wanted to drink again. And then you looked around at all your cool friends, seeing them enjoying their ice cold brew and you thought to yourself, "If I don't drink this beer they are all going to laugh at me". So you bit the bullet and finished your brew. Eventually and it took time, you got used to the taste and actually began to enjoy it. You beat your better senses. You became a beer drinker.

Well, non beer drinkers simply didn't bow to peer pressure. They took that first sip, realized that what they were drinking tasted like something out of a bathroom tap rather than an alcohol tap and said, "The heck with my friends. I'll be darned if I'm going to drink this.". . You can fill in the blank with your own descriptive and colorful word. The point is, you refused to cave in. Your real friends would still be your friends even if you didn't turn into a beer drinker.

But not caving into peer pressure is not the only reason non beer drinkers don't drink beer. Let's face it, beer is fattening. They call them beer bellies for a reason and anybody who wants to have any chance to score with a really hot girl doesn't want to look like Fernando Valenzuela. It's hard enough getting girls these days even if you're good looking since most good looking men are automatically assumed to be uninterested in women. And if you're thinking that you can always drink light beer, well, that stuff tastes worse than the regular beer, if it has any taste at all.

But there's still another reason why non beer drinkers don't drink beer. This applies to people who do socially drink something. Obviously, those who don't drink any type of alcoholic beverage aren't going to drink beer. But for those who do drink, the reason they will choose other beverages, such as mixed drinks or wine coolers over beer, even if they don't mind the taste of beer so much, is that these other drinks have a different social status attached to them. Most beer drinkers are looked at as the common man. Men who are investment brokers for a living want to project a different kind of image. So they will pick a martini over a beer, even if they have nothing against the taste itself.

So the next time you're with a friend of yours and you offer him a beer and he says no thanks, don't go jumping to conclusions. There could be many reasons why he just doesn't drink beer.

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Some Common FAQs For How To Make Beer

If you are reading this article, then there is a good likelihood that you are thinking about learning how to make beer. Learning how to make beer is a fun hobby to try, and it can be very rewarding as well. You can make beer that is better than what you find at the grocery store, and you can impress your friends. You don't have to be a brewmaster to make good beer, but with a little practice, you can become a great home brewer, and all of your friends will want you to teach them how to make beer like you do.

In order to learn how to make beer and do it well, you need to first master the basics of home brewing. If you are just getting started learning how to make beer, then you probably have many questions. Here are some of the most common questions those wanting to learn about how to make beer have, and some information to help answer these questions.

For those just starting to brew, what types of beers are recommended?

There are a wide variety of beers that you can produce, and the differences in them are essentially the ingredients used. Different grains and a variety of hops and yeast strains can be combined into an almost endless variety of beers. However, beginning brewing usually starts with extract brewing because it is a stripped down, simpler form of brewing. You will not likely start brewing using grains, and probably not hops either.

Instead, you will probably start with a beer ingredient kit that comes with malt extract as opposed to grains, and it will be pre hopped--the hops will already be added. You shouldn't worry about grains at first, as this is a little more advanced than what you should be concerned with when you are first learning how to make beer.

But these kits come in a wide variety of flavors and styles, so you have many options for your first few batches. The only beers to stay away from are lagers and trying to make a version of your favorite commercially mass produced beer.

Lagers involve a little more effort to produce, and therefore shouldn't be attempted on your first few tries.

Mass produced beers are actually harder beers to make simply because they are lighter in both color and flavor, which leaves very room for error. If there are any flaws in your beer, they will be easily exposed. Other beer varieties can help mask any imperfections much easier.

How much money do I need to get started brewing?

Your initial costs to learn how to make beer will be for the beer brewing equipment, and the ingredients. You have many options as far as equipment, but starting kits are easy to find and not too expensive. You have all in one kits which are cheap and do not take up much space, and you also have component kits that contain the bare essentials you need to learn how to make beer. You can get started beer brewing for under $100.

As far as ingredients go, there are also ingredient kits available for new brewers, which have all the items you need to produce a batch of brew. These can be purchased for under $50. Ingredient costs can change, depending on what type of brewing you do. After a few batches of kit brewing, many home brewers start brewing in more advanced styles--partial mash brewing and all grain brewing. These styles allow you to mix up the ingredients you use, and instead of malt extracts, you start to incorporate grains into your brewing. There are also a wide variety of specialty ingredients you can add to the mix.

These ingredients can be more expensive than a simple ingredient kit, but these allow you to experiment with different flavors and produce a better quality brew. However, you can buy these more expensive ingredients in bulk to save money.

But these additional ingredients are a more advanced form of brewing, so this is not really a concern for someone just starting to learn about how to make beer.

Can you make money in home brewing? Most people get started learning how to make beer so that they can try something fun, and make good beer as well. In other words, the reward is in the process and the end result. But as you progress, it could be something that could lead you to dream big, and maybe want open up your own brew pub. Be sure to look into your local laws, however. It is illegal to sell home brew, and trying to open your own brew pub or brewery requires money and a lot of permits to do it legally. Do not sell your home brew is the nest advice.

You have a great recipe for beer, what now? Once you have some experience under your belt, you may try to experiment with you beers a little and try to create your own recipe. You might even find you have a knack for brewing, and your own brews are pretty good. Selling is not an option, but you can share your brew with local home brewing clubs and fellow brewers. You can also seek out trade shows and beer competitions to see how you fare against other brewers. Who knows, you may even make a brew so tasty, that some big commercial brewer decides they want to produce your beer! Hey, can't hurt to dream big can it?

Realistically, the most important lesson is to learn how to make beer for only one reason: you. It can be an enjoyable, rewarding hobby that you can share with friends. It won't cost too much money to get started, but like other hobbies and pastimes, you will find the money spent is well invested.

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How To Make Beer Better By Fixing Beer Kit Flaws

Beer ingredient kits are great ways to learn how to make beer. Beer kits provide the very basics you need to brew a batch of beer, without having to worry about the many different variables to the beer brewing process that can be confusing to those just starting to learn how to make beer.Beer kits simplify the process so you can first learn the very basic fundamentals of how to make beer, and ensure you have what you need so you can produce your first batch of home brew.

However, the kits do have some flaws that can cause you to make a batch of beer that you won't be as happy with. These flaws can contribute to leaving the newbie discouraged to the point that they may give up on a hobby that they would otherwise have enjoyed for years to come. These flaws can easily be corrected with a couple simple substitutions to ensure your first batch of brew is even better, and will allow you to jump ahead on the learning curve.

The first flaw is the ingredients that come with the kits themselves. You never know just how long the ingredients have been sitting in the can, on a shelf in some warehouse gathering dust. Just as it applies in cooking, the better quality of ingredients you use, the better the resulting product will be.

While fresh ingredients are best, that doesn't mean you can't make a good batch of beer with an ingredient kit. After all, you are first and foremost learning how to make beer and need to learn the basic process, as opposed to trying to create an award winning brew.

The first ingredient you need to concern yourself with is the yeast. Yeast in beer kits can be old, even dead. It isn't a bad idea to buy some brewer's yeast. You can find it at the Local Home Brew Shop (LHBS) or you can purchase it online. Yeast is cheap, but could be a worthwhile investment.

The beer kits also usually come with pre-hopped malt extract. This simplifies the process, but by skipping the pre hopped malt and actually using fresh hops, you can greatly improve the flavor of your beer. It's as simple as adding the fresh hops to the boil and removing/filtering them before fermentation. You can research online to see the recommendation for when to add the hops and how long to leave them in the boil based on the type of hops and the type of beer you are brewing.

The next flaw (and a major one) with kits is the instructions they come with. They are often vague. They also leave out important details that would otherwise be of help to people learning how to make beer. Keep in mind, it is easier for the kit manufacturers to create one generic set of instructions as opposed to creating detailed instructions for each type of beer kit.

The worst flaw of the instructions is the timeline they give for the production of beer. Many kits will tell you that you can be drinking your home brew as soon as 7-10 days after starting. Ignore these directions! Yes, it is possible you could drink your beer this soon, and it might taste ok.

However, the main reason these manufacturers tell you this is marketing. But remember--DWHAHB! Patience will go a long way to improving your beer.

Let your beer ferment and age for a reasonable amount of time without rushing it, and you will be glad you did. In general, the kit manufacturers are more concerned with selling more kits than they are with you making the best beer possible. They won't sell as many kits if they say that it could take weeks, or more than a month to produce beer. They would lose people to other pastimes and hobbies that have more instant gratification.

The kit manufacturers also know that the window they have for selling you beer kits is limited. After a few kits under your belt, you are likely to either give up, start brewing from recipes, formulate your own recipes or start all grain brewing. So they want to try to sell as many kits as possible before you move on from kit brewing.

If you see instructions that recommend bottling in 5-10 days, then it is likely a poor quality kit, poor quality instructions, and the beer will more than likely be better by leaving it for an additional 1-2 weeks. The goal of these beer kits is not to make the best beer possible. Rather, they are simply designed to make beer, period.

Hopefully decent beer, but really, anything drinkable in as simple a way possible without introducing too many steps or too much difficulty to scare off or frustrate the new brewer. Brew kits are excellent ways to learn how to make beer. In fact, many home brewers got started using kits to learn how to make beer. They simplify the process to make it as easy as possible for the beginner. Think of these kits as training wheels.

Once you have learned the basics, the fundamentals of how to make beer, you will soon learn that there are so many ways to improve upon your skills and your beer. You will see that you don't have to make drastic changes to see big improvements.

It is also important to know that if you continue to brew with kits, that there is nothing wrong with that. This type of brewing is known as Extract Brewing. and many home brewers continue to brew this way many years after getting started. Some brew snobs look down on extract brewing, preferring the all grain brewing method. But don't let this crowd discourage you!

While it can be a natural progression to start with extract brewing, then move to partial mash, and then all grain, it is up to you to see where in the spectrum you will fall. It is a matter of personal preference, budget and space considerations, and experience and knowledge. It is possible to skip ahead in the progression. It is also not required that you "graduate" through the progression.

You may decide that you have no desire to try partial mash or all grain brewing. Brewing with a kit keeps the process simple. With a couple tweaks to the formula, you can produce better quality brews, even phenomenal ones! In fact, there are many award winning extract brews out there.

Basically it boils down to what works for you and your particular situation. Not everyone wants to build a giant brewing set up with many pieces of equipment, and added steps to the process--they simply want to quickly and easily produce some decent brew. And there is nothing wrong with this. Do what works best for you, and if you decide to continue to brew with a kit and extract brewing, know that it doesn't make you less of a brewer!

Remember, DWHAHB!

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The Reinvention of the Wheel Is Starting a New Trend in the World of Craft Beer

When you ask someone to describe a bottle of beer the first thing that comes to mind is a single serving bottle. Typically this bottle is 12oz, small, and meant for one person. If you were to ask someone will you share your beer, you might find a look of hesitation to say the least. Welcome to the reinvention of the wheel: 750-militer bottles for beer.

Wine has always come in 750-militer bottles and has always been a beverage to be shared. To not share a bottle of wine would seem selfish as well as leading to a very intoxicating night. Beer on the other hand has not been considered a beverage meant to be shared, such as wine. Instead most beer through the ages has been offered in only single serving sizes. Recently there has been an evolution to beer and beer bottles and large format beer is quickly becoming more and more mainstream.

So who came up with the idea of putting a beer in a bottle that can serve 2 - 15 people? Belgium of course! Belgium has pretty much pioneered the large format beer scene in the world. Some of the greatest beer ever brewed is only available in the states through 750-militer bottles. A large bottle of beer will typically serve from 2 - 4 people at a time. While large bottles of beers have existed through Europe for sometime the idea is taking shape in the states; Beer Halls and Restaurants all over the nation are starting to understand the need for such beers.

Euclid Hall in Denver, Colorado is an up and coming American Tavern and Beer Hall featuring some of the best craft beer by Colorado breweries and American Breweries in the nation. They feature a slew of Belgium beer and have a very impressive large format selection to choose from. Tony Maciag, General Manager of Euclid Hall says, "The idea is to share. Our concept at Euclid is all about sharing and beer is no exception." These bottles hold 25.36 ounces of beer which is more than enough for one person and easily enough for more. Euclid features around twenty large format beers at any given time as well as 375-militer, 550-militer, and 22oz bombers of beer.

Many Colorado breweries feature their limited edition or rare releases in large format exclusively. Great Divide Brewing Co out of Denver showcased their Stranahan's whiskey aged Old Ruffian using these bottles and are hand numbered to showcase their rarity. Outside of Colorado, American breweries focusing on brewing craft beer also partake in the tradition. Boulevard Brewing Company out of Kansas City, Missouri showcases their "Smokestack" using these bottles as well.

While the average bottle of beer (12oz) is perfect for a single serving it doesn't do a celebration justice. Many parties that go out to celebrate an evening choose wine since it serves more than one person; not beer. Not the case anymore! Many large parties that attend Wine Affairs in San Jose, Ca choose beer over wine. Stephen Markosky says, "We have a great selection of craft beer as well as some bombers (22oz) and champagne size bottles. We want people to take in the experience together. Quite a few birthday celebrations and engagements are toasted over beer instead of wine; it's the new trend." Beer Halls and restaurants across the nation are starting to showcase their craft beer selection outside of drafts and single bottles and focusing more so on larger bottles for sharing.

The typical large bottle of beer, 750-militer, will be corked and caged like a Champagne bottle. This is one of the reasons so many people pass over these beers. Not a lot of people in the world have experience opening a Champagne bottle let alone a bottle of beer presented the same way. The unknown is scary and we tend to avoid it as a species. With more and more American breweries and craft beer being showcased in these bottles, the unknown will become mainstream.

The next time you go head out for dinner be it on a date or for a celebration take the time and ask about the restaurants beer selection. Ask if they have carry any 750-militer beers. Nothing will give the experience of celebration as a very unique beer shared amongst friends and loved ones.

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