In the world of beer, there exists an ever-expanding set of styles, whose boundaries and descriptions evolve and change with every year. Yet, no matter how much these styles shift, they will always fall into one of two broad categories. Lagers and Ales. The distinction lies in the type of yeast used in the brewing …
Beer has long been heralded as the beverage of choice among members of the working class, and with good reason. Beer is rich in nutrients and high in calories, making it a perfect source of sustenance for the laborer. It can be argued (and believe me, it has) that beer provided a resource essential to …
Blind Tasting 101 If you are familiar with the Certified Cicerone Exam, it includes a tasting portion. During this portion, you are served a sample of beer and given the choice of two different styles. You are then asked to select the correct style. In this six-pack, I’ve taken six different stylistically classical beers and …
