Nothing made you feel like a grown-up as a kid more than drinking an ice cold root beer from the bottle. Somehow, though, root beer lost its appeal (likely around the age of 21). In fact, I can’t tell you the last time I had a root beer. But Illinois’s Small Town Brewery has set … Read more
Beer brewing and drinking are activities that have been part of the human experience seemingly since the dawn of civilization. Around 10,000 years ago, mankind began to move away from living life as nomadic hunter gatherers, and began settling down in one spot to farm the land. Grain, a vital ingredient in beer making, was … Read more
If you exercise, chances are you also drink. I know this because according to a new study from Northwestern Medicine, people tend to drink more alcohol on the days they’ve exercised. Especially beer. It could be because we reward ourselves with a post-run brewski, or because we’ve used up all of our willpower on exercise, … Read more
The largest Oktoberfest outside of Germany is in the twin cities of Kitchener & Waterloo in Ontario/Canada (1,000,000 visitors), Blumenau/Brazil (700,000+), Cincinnati, Ohio/USA (500,000+ visitors), and Denver, Colorado/USA (450,000+ visitors). In addition to North America, many other countries have their own Oktoberfest events: Argentina The National Beer Festival (Fiesta Nacional de la Cerveza) is Argentina’s … Read more
Still ordering beers in a “frosty” mug? Stop it. That glass may feel cool, but what it’s doing to your beer is anything but. Frozen beer glasses can have ice crystals on the side of them that can cause foaming issues when you pour in your favorite brew. Even worse, the extra cold temperature is … Read more
When your city has an area known as “Brewerytown,” you have to assume you live in a place with a passion for beer. While the breweries that populated that area in the late 19th century are long gone, Philadelphia’s love affair with hops, barley, water, and yeast hasn’t disappeared. In fact, it’s the City of Brother Love’s … Read more
A number of states have laws and regulations you might not expect to run up against when you head out for a night (or afternoon, or morning) on the town, so read up and make your plans accordingly. Or you know, store up some good party conversation starters. Will we cover every weird law out … Read more
Animals are not the only ones affected by climate change. Scientists say climate change can also make certain foods extinct. If the climate change phenomenon continues at its current pace, the world may soon live without some of its tastiest fare, such as chocolate, wine, beer, coffee, apple, rice, beans, seafood and guacamole. Research undertaken … Read more
The world’s top two beer makers agreed Tuesday to join forces to create a company that would control nearly a third of the global market and threaten to dominate the U.S. by bringing together Budweiser and Miller Genuine Draft. After turning down five offers, British-based brewer SABMiller accepted in principle an improved takeover bid worth … Read more
It may come as no surprise that former president, sax player, and generally all-around chill dude Bill Clinton had a beer created in his honor: Iowa’s Exile Brewing Co.’s Chill Clinton, an amber ale infused with hemp seeds. (Remember kids: He didn’t inhale.) The brewery even presented Hillary with a four-pack of the beer, which … Read more