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Styles

Out of Africa

Dr. Garth Cambray of South Africa believes that mead, like civilization, emerged from Africa. “Where did mead come from? The

Subtle and Sought-After: Belgian Tripel

It would be hard to deny that Belgian ales are often a spiritual experience—both literally and figuratively. Because of the

Scottish Ales

Anyone who has been to Scotland would agree that the country embodies an understated, self-confident mentality true to its agrarian

Saké—Japan’s Traditional Brew

Saké, the national drink of Japan, is an alcoholic beverage brewed from rice. By strict definition, brewing from grains (such

Classification of Saké

The Japan Saké Brewers Association officially classifies saké by the degree to which each individual grain of rice is polished

Want to Taste for Yourself?

Here are a couple of sakés in each of four categories that are exported to the U.S.: Junmai 1) Matsu

Maibock: To Helles and Bock

Seasonal brews can be many things: annual releases, even vintages, or some style that fits the season based on its

Waves of Grain

Temperatures rise. The ocean beckons. Baseball bats crack. Porch swings creak. Kids chase each other around the back yard. Fireflies

The Wonderful World of Wheat

Belgian Witbier Brouwerij van Hoegaarden, Hoegaarden, Belgium Hoegaarden Original Witbier Hoegaarden pours a pale, almost lemonade color, no doubt due

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