Is Craft Beer in the Can Just as Tasty as Craft Beer Straight from the Tap?

Well, that’s a loaded question. There are a number of factors that go into beer tasting best – and it’s not just during the brew process. There’s always been a long-standing battle of what’s better – tap vs canned beer? There’s nothing like an ice cold canned beer on a hot Summer day, especially when you’re doing yard work or soaking up some sun at the pool. Likewise there’s nothing like heading to a brewery or bar and getting an ice cold brew on tap.

Fruited Sour Beers: What are they?

When brewing a fruited sour, you do so in a process known as “kettle souring”, when you get to the boil stages of your brew, you do an extended boil and add the bacteria during the boil which allows you to sour the beer, but also kill the bacteria.

Taproom vs Bar – What’s the Difference?

If you’ve ever visited a brewery’s taproom you may know first hand one of the best things about breweries… The camaraderie! There’s no bar across the planet where you’ll sit down and people will bring in a couple of brews from their home to share with people at the bar.

Fresh Ingredients in Craft Beer? Yes, Please!

Yeasty Brews - Fresh Ingredients in Craft Beer

Finding fresh ingredients in craft beer is an experience like none other. There’s nothing like taking a sip of a brew and getting that fresh, crisp taste from use of the fresh, real ingredients. Adding the right blend of malts and grains or freshly sourced ingredients to a fresh batch of beer can create wondrous […]

Homebrewing Is Growing

Homebrew Spotlight

Craft breweries take the time to focus on the palate of the beer they produce, it’s not just about producing a ton of beer, it’s about creating beer that caters to a specific taste and palate.

How Important is a Beer Label Design?

Just how important is the design of a beer can? Does it make the beer more appealing? Does it
taste better if it has a shiny label? The power of marketing is strong and it certainly plays a role
inside our brains when we’re picking out a pack of beer at the store. But what influence does it
have on our purchase?

Does Music Help Create New Ways For You to Experience Your Beer?

Does music change the way beer tastes? Do the vibrations in a loud bar alter the way people
perceive taste? Some people believe that yes, music affects the way beer tastes. It’s no doubt
that eating uses more than just two senses – smell and taste. Would it be so silly to think that
another sense would help us perceive different flavors or textures of food and drink?