In This Article Introduction to Beer Fermentation When you think of beer production, you picture massive tanks, bags of grain, hops, and boiling water. But the chemical processes that make up the brewing process are where the magic happens. Fermentation is likely the most important step to reach beer. Fermentation happens elsewhere, particularly in food […]
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This article may contain affiliate links. If you click them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. In This Article Introduction to Winter Beer Styles There are two feet of snow outside, and you just took out a second mortgage to pay for all the Christmas presents you bought. It
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Why Raleigh Is a Craft Beer Hotspot North Carolina’s Research Triangle consists of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill and is perhaps most famous as home to prestigious universities (and their legendary college basketball teams). But there’s a lot more to this area than a few campus bars. Raleigh, being the largest of the three cities,
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In This Article Why Jacksonville Is a Craft Beer Hotspot Florida, especially Tampa, has certainly exceeded expectations as a craft beer market. While the Sunshine State is more geared towards mojitos and refreshing seltzers, the number of craft breweries has exploded. Jacksonville may get overlooked, but it’s quickly becoming a go-to destination for all things
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In This Article Why Chattanooga Is a Craft Beer Hotspot Set in the foothills of the Appalachians, Chattanooga is known for its access to nature, making it a favorite among hikers and campers. Ruby Falls and Rock City Gardens on Lookout Mountain bring in plenty of tourism to Tennessee’s fourth-largest city, but Chattanooga’s cultural scene
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In This Article Why Missoula Is a Craft Beer Hotspot Tucked away in a corner of the northern Rockies, Missoula (or “the Garden City”) is known for its leafy neighborhoods and impeccable access to nature. Set at the base of Mount Sentinel, residents, and visitors are able to enjoy the town and ski on the
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In This Article Introduction to Beer Hops The craft beer industry, whether it’s the drinkers or brewers themselves, has never been more hop-obsessed. It’s understandable. Almost everyone involved can recall an “aha” moment where a classic West Coast IPA absolutely blew them away with piney bitterness and flavors like grapefruit or orange peel. Although yeast
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In This Article Introduction Brewing’s buzziest of all buzzwords (excuse the alliteration) has to be “dry hopped.” You can’t go to a pub or beer store without being bombarded with 50 different varieties of colorfully-labeled IPAs (and now even pilsners) proudly displaying the words “dry-hopped with…” Dry hopping is a pivotal process for brewing the
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In This Article Introduction to New England IPA (NEIPA) If you’ve never seen a New England IPA, you’ve probably not been around craft beer at all. What was once a regional curiosity has absolutely taken the craft beer industry by storm. Characterized by their unmistakable hazy appearance and juicy hop-forward flavors, New England IPAs are
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In This Article Introduction to Low-Calorie and Low-Carb Beers IPAs and imperial stouts are great, but boy, do these beers pack in loads of calories and carbs. “Empty calories” isn’t precisely fair to beer, given that having a social pint with friends provides many benefits (including mental health), but that doesn’t mean the calories and
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