Mild is one of the oldest continuous beer styles in the English speaking world, it was the working class pint,
May is mild month, so this week’s episode features a panel on traditional English styles recorded at Little Beer V,
On this episode of the Brewer to Brewer podcast Lee Lord interviews Dusan Kwiatkowski from Live Oak Brewing. Learn about
From heritage grains, to stalwarts, a look at how grains bring out flavor in small beers and why it should be better appreciated.
We’re headed into that time of year where people tend to reflect, take stock and then look forward. On this
Suggest a beer on nitro and the mind’s eye will likely turn to a stout or porter. The gas is
Alistair Reece is a peripatetic Scot currently living in Virginia, and a bit of a contrarian. “My dad used to
Pilsner styles of beer originated in 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 refresh ing, 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.
Pale lagers are the standard international beer style, as personified by products from Miller to Heineken. This style is the generic spinoff of the pilsner style. Pale lagers are generally light- to medium-bodied with a light-to-medium hop impression and a clean, crisp malt character. Quality, from a flavor point of view, is very variable within this style, and many examples use a proportion of non-malt additives such as rice or corn. Alcohol content is typically between 3.5-5 percent ABV, with the upper end of the range being preferable if one is to get a true lager mouthfeel.
94 Capital Eisphyre, Capital Brewery (WI). 9.8% ABV (3/10) Deep copper color. Rich brown sugar, dried fruit, and praline aromas
