Fermentation | Strategies Beer

Fermented Alcoholic Drinks: The Real Difference Between Good and Bad

What Actually Happens Inside Your Glass? You want to know whether the liquid in your hand is a complex masterpiece or just cheap booze masquerading as something artisan. To understand fermented alcoholic drinks, you must accept one fundamental truth: fermentation…

Melissa Cole · May 25, 2026 · 5 min read

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Beer & Brews · Beverage Industry Trends

Why Authenticity Is the Only Metric That Matters in Your Glass

Authenticity isn't a buzzword—it's the bedrock of a drink worth drinking. We explore why tracing the story behind your glass is the key to…

May 25, 2026 · Natalya Watson · 8 min

Wine & Champagne · wine education

Is Wine Alcohol? The Hard Truth About What’s in Your Glass

Is wine fundamentally different from beer or spirits? We look at the chemistry of your glass and explain why wine is, and always will…

May 25, 2026 · Madeline Puckette · 7 min

Wine & Champagne

What Is Makgeolli? The Truth About Korea’s Milky Rice Wine

The Truth About What Is Makgeolli You have likely heard that makgeolli is just a cheap, sour, vinegary rice moonshine that people drink out…

May 25, 2026 · Ryan Chetiyawardana · 6 min

Beer & Brews

Tesgüino: The Ancient Corn Beer You Won’t Find at Your Local Pub

What is Tesgüino? If you are looking for a refined, carbonated, and shelf-stable beverage, you are in the wrong place; tesgüino is a rustic,…

May 25, 2026 · Emma Inch · 5 min

Beer & Brews · mead

When You Say “Wine Made with Honey,” You Mean Mead

If you're searching for "wine made with honey," you're actually looking for mead. We explain why this ancient beverage is a category all its…

May 25, 2026 · Madeline Puckette · 7 min

Beer & Brews

The Simple Difference Between Lager Ale and IPA, Explained Easily

Most people trying to understand the simple difference between Lager, Ale, and IPA mistakenly treat IPA as a third primary category, like a peer…

May 25, 2026 · Robert Joseph · 4 min

beverage education · Insights

High ABV Drinks: How to Navigate Potency and Flavor

From extreme beers to cask-strength spirits, understanding high-ABV drinks is an art. Here’s how to navigate potency, flavor, and serving for a better experience.

May 25, 2026 · Robert Joseph · 8 min

Lifestyle

Is White Rice Vinegar Halal? The Definitive Answer for 2024

Is White Rice Vinegar Halal? The Definitive Answer for 2024 Despite often being produced from fermented rice wine, the vast majority of white rice…

May 25, 2026 · Garrett Oliver · 4 min

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