Real ale is also known as cask-conditioned beer and is now an accepted dictionary definition for warm-fermented ale that is
Fall for beer lovers is synonymous with autumnal-colored, malty Oktoberfests, and pungent pumpkin-spiced ales, but it is also a time
Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye: This 8 percent alcohol by volume brew uses 18 percent rye. The beer pours a
Dunkel is the original style of lager, serving as the forerunner to the pale lagers of today. They originated in and around Bavaria, and are widely brewed both there and around the world. This is often what the average consumer is referring to when they think of dark beer. At their best, these beers combine the dryish chocolate or licorice notes associated with the use of dark roasted malts and the roundness and crisp character of a lager. Examples brewed in and around Munich tend to be a little fuller-bodied and sometimes have a hint of bready sweetness to the palate, a characteristic of the typical Bavarian malts used.
Though Belgium is revered as the kingdom of sanctified abbey and monastic brews, the majority of its beers spring forth
American Stout (extract) 5 gallons, OG 1.065, 50 IBU 6 pounds light DME 2 pounds Munich malt extract Steeping grains:
When Live Oak opened in 1997, you specialized in beer styles that most craft brewers weren’t making. Why did you
Beer is for dining, finally. Wine has long hogged the dining table, consigning beer to the realm of hot dogs
Pilsner styles of beer originate from Bohemia in the Czech Republic. They are medium- to medium-full bodied and are characterized by high carbonation and tangy Czech varieties of hops that impart floral aromas and a crisp, bitter finish. The hallmark of a fresh pilsner is the dense, white head. The alcohol levels must be such as to give a rounded mouthfeel, typically around 5 percent ABV. Classic pilsners are thoroughly refreshing, but they are delicate and must be fresh to show their best. Few beers are as disappointing to the beer lover as a stale pilsner. German pilsner styles are similar, though often slightly lighter in body and color. Great pilsners are technically difficult to make and relatively expensive to produce.
Coming soon to a bar near you: mild ale. This traditional English beer, once the most popular style in the
