Why You Should Drink Beer From Kansas The most persistent myth about beer from Kansas is that the state is a wasteland of watery macro-lagers defined by its history of prohibition. This is demonstrably false. The reality is that Kansas has quietly become a powerhouse of American craft brewing, defined by aggressive experimentation, a deep […]
Discovering Tunis’ Craft Beer Awakening Tunis, a city steeped in history and vibrant culture, might not be the first place that springs to mind when you think of craft beer. For decades, the local beverage scene was dominated by a few established lagers. However, a quiet revolution has been brewing, and I’m thrilled, as a […]
Opening: The First Sip Tells All When the frothy head of a Sapporo lager slides over the rim of a chilled glass at a bustling izakaya in Osaka, the first thing you notice isn’t the aroma or the crisp finish – it’s the label proudly stating an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. In short, […]
Intro: If Your Hangover Had a Spirit Animal, It Would Be This Cider Let’s face it—after a night of “just one more drink,” your liver is filing a formal complaint. You reach for the usual remedies: greasy pizza, a gallon of water, maybe a weird herbal tea that looks like it was brewed in a […]
The Crisp Transition: Why Autumn is the Craft Beer Golden Age As the air turns crisp and the leaves ignite in shades of red and gold, something fundamental shifts in the drinking world. We trade the thirst-quenching lightness of summer lagers for something richer, spicier, and more complex. For people who truly appreciate the art […]
The Quest for Australian Brews in Paramaribo: A Surinamese Adventure G’day, mates! If you’re an Aussie expat, a traveler with a taste for the familiar, or simply someone in Paramaribo, Suriname, with a craving for a crisp Australian lager, you might be wondering: where on earth can I find some Down Under delights in this […]
The Reality of Happy Hours 4 7 The most important detail about those classic happy hours 4 7 isn’t the discount itself, but the fact that it was originally designed as a strategic vacuum cleaner for empty bars during the dead zone between the lunch rush and the dinner crowd. If you walk into a […]
The Ancient Secret Resurfaces: Why Kveik is the Future of Fermentation For centuries, Norwegian farmers secretly guarded a treasure that allowed them to brew exceptional beer quickly, consistently, and without the need for refrigeration. This treasure is known simply as Kveik (pronounced ‘kwike’). In the modern craft beer world, where innovation is currency, Kveik yeast […]
Mixing vodka into beer is a chemically destructive practice that flattens carbonation and ruins the balance of your brew. Here is why you should skip the ‘turbo’ pint.