Beer Facts & Homebrewing
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Rich Wagner - Beer Historian Brews Colonial Ale 
His beer rolled across my tongue with a full, rounded feel. In my mind, it took me back in time, to colonial Philadelphia - Penn's Woods, surrounded on the outskirts by fields of wheat, barley and corn, orchards of apples, and vines of pumpkin and acorn squash. A Beer Fox Guide to Hops and Beer
The brewer is a marvelous kind of extremist, one who is a cross between a chemist and a magician, infused with a bit of artistic surrealism...and a love of hops! A Fight for Rolling Rock in Latrobe Pennsylvania
As a public service, Jeremy A. Evans echoed the Gumola plea and composed an online petition to August A. Busch IV, asking that Rolling Rock be kept in its birthplace. Are You Safe to Drink and Drive ?
It’s not easy facing the extra expense or “holding time” required to make a rational decision about alcohol. With impaired judgment as one of the first signs of intoxication, it is not surprising that so many people reach beyond the law into the realm of unacknowledged intoxication. Art of the Toast - Customs and Best Phrases for Toasting
For some people, the joy of giving the toast is a welcome designation, but for those who are not familiar with public speaking, the assignation of this honor is filled with anxiety until the moment is over. Ask the Beer Fox - What Are Noble Hops ?
Ask the Beer Fox: What are Noble Hops? Why are they such a prized component in some styles of beer? Battle of the Beers - Canned Beer vs. Jim Koch
The eyes of The Beer Fox are flashing lightning bolts at the launch of Koch’s recent “Beer Drinker’s Bill of Rights” campaign. Becoming a Beer Judge - A Woman's Personal Journal
The discovery and appreciation of real beer is one of the great joys of life. Among men, it ranks at the top of life’s achievements, with sex and food. Many women, however, never discover this Nirvana. Becoming a Beer Judge - A Woman's Personal Journal - Phase 2
The first day was a gentle immersion into a soothing hot tub. The next three classes displayed the incredible talent needed to gain mastery over the chemistry-and-art of brewing beer...in other words, they were brutal! Becoming a Beer Judge - A Woman's Personal Journal - Phase 3
It occurred to me that our BJCP exam was only a few weeks away. A vague feeling of panic set in, as I began to comprehend the complexity of what I was learning. Becoming a Beer Judge - A Woman's Personal Journal - The Grande Finale
My stomach was in the shape of a pretzel. Well, not really, but it would be fitting to have a little intensity associated with the upcoming final exam. Beer & Molasses History - The Great Molasses Flood of 1919
You raise a glass of Old Peculier Ale to your lips, and the kinesthetic tips of your olfactory senses awaken with malty caramel, nuts, dark fruit and...molasses. Beer and the Vegan Diet
What do Peter Bogdanovich, John Norris, Carl Lewis, Woody Harrelson, Margaret Cho, Bryan Adams, and Coretta Scott King have in common? Besides the fact that they have all been in the public eye… Beer Color and the Beer Color Reference Guide
Evaluating the visual aspects of beer was, in my mind, one of the easiest profiles to describe. Being a very visual person, I believed in WYSIWYG, that is, what you see is what you get. Beer Commemorates Ben Franklin's 300th Birthday
As Denver, Colorado prepares for the Great American Beer Festival 2005, descendants of Ben Franklin are orchestrating a Before-the-Fest Competition that will select a commemorative beer in honor of Franklin’s 300th birthday. Beer Evaluation - Kinesthetic & Trigeminal Senses
Have you ever listened to a close friend describe an accident or severe pain? Their words are so vivid that you feel a weird shock wave through your body. Beer Fox Newsletter - Get into the Brews !
For Beer lovers, enthusiasts, aficionados, homebrewers and newbies - or if you just want to see the world from an exciting new perspective - the Beer Fox Newsletter is your connection to brews news! Beer Glassware for American Beer
You could tell it was a fine piece of crystal. Holding it by the base, I tapped gently with my fingernail. The sweet ringing of a European bell resonated throughout the room, clear and lilting as the sound trailed off into a whisper. Beer Hunting with GPS
To the beer enthusiast, the joy of the hunt magnifies under the guidance of all those satellites, orbiting at 7,000 miles per hour and powered by solar energy. All that power to help you find beer! Beer in South America - Homebrewers of Argentina
A craft beer movement of magnanimous proportions is beginning to explode throughout areas of South America, particularly in Argentina, Columbia, Peru and Brazil. Beer Keg Party Pump Basics
Whether the doldrums of winter or the elation of summer seize the seasonal spotlight, there is never a bad time for a party. Keg Party Beer may seem like such a “guy thing,” but it can be the simplest, most economical solution to your next big gig. Beer Lover´s Guide to Malt
What are those subtle flavors and aromas you have been discovering in your latest round of craft beers? Malt is the beauty that imparts so much abundant flavor and sunset color. Beer Lovers - Central Indiana Beer Appreciation Society
Beer appreciation is spread throughout the American landscape in the form of homebrew clubs, brewery tour groups, and beer lovers clubs. One such group is CIBAS. Beer Radio - A Winning Cask of Characters
The focus is on YOU, the Beer Lover! Beer Radio takes beer seriously, stresses fitness and responsibility, and yet, sees beer as a source of high-spirited fun. Beer Slang - A Beer Fox Guide
Slang, particularly beer slang, is living proof that creativity lives in the human spirit! Beer Snobs
Since I do not typically drink mainstream beers, I may appear to be a beer snob, and beer snobs can scare people who are not well-versed in beer. Beer Tasting Themes
Beer tastings are a fun way to gain an education. Many would scoff at the idea that drinking beer is educational, but if you consider that beer has been a part of human civilization for over ten-thousand years, you may wish to reconsider your immediate impression. Beer Tasting Tips - Appraising Taste Profiles
Amber liquid sparkles within the glass with salacious appeal. Your hand firmly grasps the smooth, sloped wall of crystal, as you raise it to your lips. How do you get started in assessing the flavor profile in beer? Beer Tasting Tips - Assessing Appearance
Are you ready to develop skill and sophistication in assessing a finely crafted brew? To focus on the fine points necessary for competency in the “Art of Beer Tasting?” Beer Tasting Tips - Evaluating Aroma
Aromas radiate like a den of pleasure, where they kiss your olfactory senses and release exotic memories of karmic moods. This is where the actual “tasting” begins. Beer Tasting Tips - Impression & Drinkability
Despite the appearance, aroma, flavor and mouthfeel, your own subjective assessment of a brew is a key element in the profiling of a beer. Beer Tasting Tips - Judging Mouthfeel
You may believe that mouthfeel has little to do with the sensations of flavor. Flavor, however, is the mind’s interpretation of aroma, taste and the sense of touch, also known as mouthfeel. Beer Tasting Tips - Training Your Taste Buds
What is the most seductive and tantalizing flavor you can bring to the fore of your memory? The more you know about the “Sense of Taste,” the more effectively you can enjoy the unique flavors within beer. Beer Trivia - Old Beer Facts
Beer Trivia can be a lot of fun. For those with a great memory for old beer facts, try this challenging Q & A list... Beer Trivia for Beer Enthusiasts - Lightning Round
How about a "Lightning Round of Beer Trivia" for all you beer enthusiasts? A few little short questions are perfect for a quick drenching of beery fun. Beer Trivia for Beer Geeks
You are sure you have what it takes to be crowned "Beerdrinker of the Year," but how deep IS your knowledge? Try this little Beer Trivia Quiz... Beerdrinker of the Year 2006 Snags Honors at Wynkoop Brewing
In an impressive display of unflinching guts, intense beer knowledge, quick wit and fiery enthusiasm, Tom Schmidlin delivered the goods that won him the title in the Tenth Annual Beerdrinker of the Year competition in Denver, Colorado. Belgian Beers from 12% Imports of Brooklyn
Beer bottles wrapped in tissue, elegant labels, and a never-ending garden of earthly delights seem to be the norm for Monk’s, displaying an élan vital second to none Belgian Lace & Fluffy Bottoms
Do you have a raison d´etre? What about your fluffy bottoms? Lots of Belgian lace? Beer enthusiasts have their own way of talking the talk! Bizarre Beer Tales
Every so often, bizarre stories about man and nature come across my desk, and they usually have some strange connection to beer. Breweriana - Collectors Corner of Beer Stuff
If the stars align on a particularly good day, you learn that your beer mug could bring in as much as $5,000! You are bitten by “the bug.” Breweriana! Brewing With Chris LaPierre - An Iron Hill Experience
When Chris LaPierre of Iron Hill Restaurant & Brewery invited me to “guest brew” with him at his brewhouse in West Chester, Pennsylvania, a surge of excitement came rushing back into my veins. C. Stegmaier & Son - A Photo from the Past
When you look at an old photo, do you barely notice it, or do you wonder what life was like for those surly coots? Do you look for the details? Recently, a friend brought me a copy of a photograph taken in front of the C. Stegmaier & Son brewery in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, circa 1894. CBN Evening Brews at Celebrator.com
“I’m Allison Cook…and I’m Tom Dalldorf…oops!” begins the CBN Evening Brews, a little silly shtick that propels a great idea into the craft beer world. Celebrating the Celebrator - Tom Dalldorf
He is the supreme reflection of West Coast living: laid-back, progressive, energetic, high-spirited, unconventional, cosmopolitan, and fun-loving – all rolled up into one. Cigars and Beer - Beer Fox Pairings
Among Cigar Aficionado’s Top 100 Cigar Smokers of the 20th Century, there are three women, a testimonial to the fact that cigar appreciation is not a matter of gender, it is a matter of taste. Dave Alexander of the Brickskeller - Beer Tastings
The structure of beer tastings vary as much as human imagination allows, but the idea of tasting beer, en masse, was initiated by the convergence of ideas from a bunch of young guys who didn’t really know what they were doing. Developing the Sense of Aroma
The peanut gallery was abuzz. Their eyes were sparkling, and I felt the snapping of electricity in the midst of this awakening. Did Ben Franklin Wear Beer Goggles ?
You might delight in the fantasy that Franklin, being a man of magnetic charisma, may have dabbled in the beer goggles phenomenon. Eight Essential Beer Glasses for Your Bar
Glassware is essential for bon vivant pleasure. Enjoy your amber elixir and show your respect for beer and the crafters who brew it by serving beer in a glass that will maximize appearance, aroma and flavor for each style you choose to drink. Expert in Analytical Services - Gary Spedding PhD
Gary Spedding, PhD, founder of Brewing & Distilling Analytical Services, LLC, uses his rich background in biochemistry and sensory perception for the benefit of his clients, who won 23 medals at the the Great American Beer Festival in 2006. Football & Beer - Divisional Playoffs 2009
Now that the holidays are over, the world of brawn and power grasps our attention. Although we girls may roll our eyes at the very mention of Super Bowl Divisional Playoffs and Conference Championships, those tight buns and broad shoulders are hard for a woman to resist. Gluten Free Beer for Celiacs is REAL BEER !
For those who love beer, pasta, bread and cereals, the thought of living without these foods is so great that the potential Celiac delays getting tested, while suffering from the deteriorating effects of the disease. Relax. Celiacs! Gluten Free Beer is REAL BEER! Good Beer Head
Good head enchants. It teases the eyes, inviting the curious to explore the unknown. The texture of head varies as much as the stars in the sky. Head can be rocky and voluminous, billowing up above the edge of the glass, or smooth and creamy, made of tightly knit bubbles. Guide to Beer Bottle - Keg - Barrel Capacities
How much beer should you get for your next celebration? How many cups are "realistically" in a keg? Guinness Storehouse Archives American Stout Lover
On September 29, 2005, An American’s footprints were set in stone as a part of the Guinness chronicles. Heart Healthy Beer
Interested in promoting a healthy lifestyle? Consider the beneficial effects of beer. More and more studies point to the heart healthy effects of moderate beer drinking. Homebrew Tips for the Novice Brewer
Homebrewing - A sense of the mysterious floats around the brewpot, while the artist closes her eyes to envision the aromas and flavors of the most provocative ale she might conjure up. Homebrewing - Gross Inspiration
From time to time, the Beer Fox scours through cyberspace, seeking threads of evidence that might reveal the intensity and depth of "your" love for beer. Hops Shortage and Hydroponics
Craft brewers are a tough lot. They always seem to be playing tug-o-war against the wind, as they spread their enthusiasm for brewing to beer-fans that thrive on their ambrosial elixir. How to Become a Great Beer Judge
How do people become so aware of taste, aroma, style, appearance, texture, kinesthetics, and a host of other qualities that they qualify to judge at these world class competitions? Are there born tasters? How to Interpret the Meilgaard Flavor Wheel
The Meilgaard Flavor Wheel, developed by Morten Meilgaard in the 1970s, has long been considered the beer flavor analysis standard by the European Brewing Convention, the American Society of Brewing Chemists, and the Master Brewers Association of the Americas. It's George's Fault at Home Sweet Homebrew
…and however it turns out, it’s George’s Fault. Judging Beer Aroma and Flavor
One of the most challenging aspects of beer judging is assessing aroma and flavor. These are chemical in nature, making them much more difficult to interpret. Michael Jackson - Beer Hunter Extraordinaire - Presents Belgian Beer Dinner
In the whirlwind that is real life, it is often difficult to acknowledge that diamonds have a place in your corner of the world. They arrest your glance with a momentary flicker, then fully engage your spirit with the intensity of their existence. Michael Jackson Tutors Beer Tasting at University of Pennsylvania Museum
Michael Jackson, authoritative British beer expert and world-famous author, is always in the midst of great discoveries and new launches. Naming Your Beer
Naming beer is as easy or as complex as you care to make it. When it comes to shelf time, the old laws of political correctness come into play. Philly Beer Trivia
Test your skill and knowledge with this little list of beer facts about Philadelphia Beer. Poor Richard's Ale Cheers Ben Franklin - The Common Man
Craft breweries and brewpubs have their taps primed for the launch of Poor Richard’s Ale, the supreme embodiment of Ben Franklin’s characteristic style as both common man and statesman. Quotes About Beer & Drink
Everyone seems to love a beer quote. Beerwriters select their favorites for hook-boxes in journals; magazine editors use them as attention-getters. Often, these quotes have not been thoroughly researched for the exact source... Real Ale - Cask Conditioning - Mark Dorber Style 
The first Real Ale Festival in Chicago, Illinois needed the expertise of a well-seasoned Cellarman to help with critical equipment, the proper setup, optimal cellaring, and judging of the beer, so they looked across the pond to the UK where cask-conditioned beers were born. Reasons to Drink Beer - A Woman's Passion for the Brew
“Women are from Venus; Men are from Mars,” so the saying goes. When asked to elaborate on why I have a passion for beer, my answers are quite different from the common frat-boy answers. Samuel Adams Longshot 2008
So, how many times have you gone for the Longshot, that crazy venture with the slightest chance of success? Simplified Chemistry for Brewers - Brew Chem 101
Chemistry Class is one of my enduring memories from those youthful days of secondary school education. We sat at long tables of age-darkened oak, rather than at gnarly desks. One thing we knew: Miss Reactor was a mis-reactor. Tavern Limericks & Beer
In the highly populated taverns of olde, entertainment took on many forms: A brawl between the weary, games of daring and chance, music from the highlands, and the beginnings of the tavern limerick. Terroir and Beer
Terroir, the French word for “soil” or “earth,” is primarily used by oenophiles and coffee aficionados to describe the influence of local environment on wine and coffee, respectively. The Magic of Brewers' Yeast
Yeast has the ability to impart specific flavors to beer, just as surely as sourdough starter imparts a distinctive flavor to a loaf of French bread. Three Tier System of Alcohol Distribution - USA
Imagine what it must have been like during Prohibition. Crazy and romantic, in its own way. Little shabby restaurants in brownstone houses…whisper the name of a mutual friend through the crack in the door, and the whiskey world would open to you. Or maybe you would drink beer. Top Ten List - How to Use a Macro Lager
So what does a craft beer enthusiast do when they discover a forgotten, half-used case of macro-brew in the back of their garage? Transformed To Love Beer
Today I knew the transformation was complete. I was passing a magazine rack where an open book caught my eye. A story about the thrills of drink splashed its colors across the page, demonstrating the rush of a champagne bottle on the pop. Vintage Beer and Retrodudz
Vintage. Retro Kitsch. Past days of vamps and vixens! The days when attitudes about beer were set in stone, brash declarations were made and competition reigned supreme. Retrodudz revives a bit of vintage nostalgia. Wedding Band Inscriptions for Beer Lovers
In the USA, wedding rings often include a touching inscription on the inside, as a profession of love. For beer lovers, it seems fitting that this “touching inscription” would be the name of your favorite beer, one that succinctly sums up the tone of your relationship. What are IBU´s ?
What are IBU’s and why should I care? What are SRM Numbers ?
A reader asks, "Beer Fox, I have been reading about beer styles and would like to know what SRM numbers are. Can you help?" What Causes Weird Flavors in Beer ?
Sometimes you just want basic information. No fluff, no confusion, nothing too technical. You hear the words, though, and at some point, you will want to know what they mean. What is a Beer Geek ?
In Webster’s 1968 New World Dictionary, a “Geek” was described as a madman…a fool…most often a Carney performer whose grotesque acts highlighted such wild or untamed drama as biting the head off a live snake. What is a Cicerone ?
Although the craft beer movement is surging ahead at the speed of lightning, those who simply wish to enjoy good beer with good food may not have the time or resources to stay updated on the myriad of beer styles available to them. You might say that the Cicerone champions the Rights of the Consumer William Brand Passes Away - 1938-2009
Bill Brand was the kind of guy you never forgot. He reminded me of a character actor in a movie...an energetic, wiry man, with a lean crop of grey hair and a mustache that sat like a brush across his upper lip. World Beer Records - Extreme Beer
World records are all about extremes. World Beer Records may be considered even more extreme, because they are related to an external substance (beer) that inspires the most imaginative innovation in the human brain.
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