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A Short History of Guinness
The popular beer first brewed at the St. James's Gate Brewery in Dublin has gained immense popularity that extends far beyond its Irish origin
Light Beers with Lowest Calories
Light beer drinkers often prefer beers as low in calories as is possible. Following are the actual calories in beer from a few of the major brewing companies.
What is Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy?
Anyone who watches television can recall the Miller Lite "Man Law" commercials. One "Man Law" men were supposed to abide by was "no fruit in beer."
What Is The Best Australian Beer?
Many visitors to the land down under are surprised to find Fosters in low demand; Australia offers a variety of domestic beers in a competitive, palate-pleasing market.
Christmas Beer for Festive Cheer
The growth of microbreweries helped bring the USA out of the beer dark ages. Try a few pints of their seasonal stuff and this Christmas should be a happy one.
Review of Wolaver's Alta Gracia Coffee Porter
The brewers of Wolaver's organic ales, as part of their seasonal Organic Farmers series, help empower farmers with the tools that promote land stewardship and fair pay.
Beers of Belgium
Belgium, in Western Europe, is known far and wide for her fine-tasting beers. The country's 115 brewers serve up a staggering 7.4 billion (25 cl) glasses each year.
Best Beer in Oregon
The people of Oregon love their beer. With more breweries per person than anywhere else in the United States, brewing craft beers is more than a passion here.
UK Sees Resurgence of Traditional Beer Making
While UK pubs are closing faster then ever, an increasing number of female beer drinkers are boosting sales of real ales, according to a report published today.
Ten Classic Beer Styles to Try Before You Die
One of the things about the world of beer that is least misunderstood is the concept of "beer styles". Did you know there are over two dozen major categories of beer?
Ten Special Beer Brands to Try Before You Die
To the vast majority of people in the United States and to much of the world, the beverage we know as beer is typified by the crisp, golden lagers.
German Beer – Lagers, Ales and Hefeweizen
It seems that Germany and beer are somewhat synonymous. Find out about the rich history of beer brewing in Germany and the many types of beers throughout the nation.
Beers of Europe – Lagers and Ales
Even though beer may not have gotten its start in Europe, it was certainly perfected in Europe. Find out the vast variety of beer by nation in Europe
Vermont Brew Fest and Champlain's Anniversary
Thirty craft brewers from Vermont, New York, New Hampshire, Mass., Maine, and Delaware assemble at Burlington Waterfront Park to celebrate to discovery of Lake Champlain.
India Pale Ale (IPA)
India Pale Ale or IPA is all about the hops. Discover how IPA got its name, IPA characteristics and what kind of foods go with an IPA.
American Microbrew Beer Styles
From lagers to ales, discover the many types of microbrew beers hand crafted in the U.S. If variety's truly the spice of life, U.S. beer enthusiasts have it made.
What is Barley Wine?
The rivalry between beer and wine is nothing new. It goes back centuries, and even helped name a beer style.
Beer, The World's Oldest Drink
Beer has been a part of man's life since 6000 BC, when the ancient Sumerians began brewing a thick, gruel-like beer from barley loaves.
Alcohol Free Beer
Over the last decade there has been a slow, but steady, rise in beer trends toward non-alcoholic beer. Some of these beers rate high in taste and drinkability.
Beer Tasting Jargon
Did you ever want to sound as pretentious as some wine drinkers as you sip your favorite beers? Here's a list of words and terms to help you achieve your goal.
Great British Beers
The array of different beers available in Britain means pleasurable research is required to find the best on offer. Learn more about some of the excellent beers available
Non-Alcoholic Beer
Beer trends over the last decade or so have shown a slow, but steady, rise in the popularity of alcohol free brews. What are these beers and who drinks them?
Spring Brewing – New Year, New Beer
Spring is a time for new beginnings, and if the winter hasn't been too hard, this holds true for most breweries as well as the natural world.
Alcohol Content in Commercial Beer
Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the ingredients in the foods and beverages they eat and drink, but few really know how much alcohol is in their favorite beer
The Best of the Brews from Humboldt County
Northern California is known as a wine and food destination, but Humboldt County, on the far North Coast, is a culinary capital with wine, local food, and great beer.