Articles Index

This Month's Beer Festivals

Listing of upcoming beer festivals and events for the next three months.

Beer just can't get no respect!

Beer seems to suffer from something of an inferiority complex. Is it deserved or is it just the public perception? Why does beer seem somehow less worthy than wine or a good cocktail?

Beer brand loyalty

Beer brand loyalty is one of those things that I completely get but also completely baffles me.

Beer ads

There are a variety of beer ads and commercials out there. Some help beer's reputation and some hurt it but, they are all interesting in their way.

Beer and sugar for the homebrewer

Information and tips about the various kinds of sugars available to homebrewers.

The many faces of pale beer

Information about and a brief history of pale beer styles

Free beer

Does free beer actually exist? Well, yes and no...

Beer Styles 101

All beer is either ale or lager. Find out about this basic distinction here and learn how the other types of beer fit.

Romancing the Stein

Does beer have any place in a romantic dinner or as part of a special occasion like St. Valentine's Day or an anniversary? Absolutely and here's why.

Growlers

Growlers, they're cute, adorable and they can hold lots and lots of beer. Here's how to take care of your growler.

Beer Book Review - Brewed Awakening by Joshua M. Bernstein

Review of Brewed Awakening by Joshua M. Bernstein

Wild about mild

Mild ale is growing in popularity in both the US and the UK.

Christmas beer

Ready for some jolly and joyful beer styles? 'Tis the seasonal!

Beer Book Review - Brewing with Wheat by Stan Hieronymus

Review of Brewing Wheat by Stan Hieronymus

The Unlimited Possibilities of Beer Can Chicken

What's the right choice for beer can chicken? Let your imagination go!

A Layman's Guide to Wheat Beer - Introduction to Wheat Beer

Introduction to Wheat Beer, Hefeweizen, Berliner Weiss, Dunkelweizen, Weizenbock, Krystal, Belgian wit, and American Wheat.

History of Pilsner

Learn about the history of Pilsner, the most popular beer style in the world.

Packaging Beer - Kegs vs. Casks

What's the difference between beer served from a keg and beer served from a cask?

Packaging Beer - Bottles vs. Cans

What's the difference between beer served from a bottle and beer served from a can?

Mead

Mead, an ancient and elegant drink.

A few thought about apple cider

Mmm, cider!

When is it okay to drink a beer before noon?

Are there justifiable reasons to have a beer before 5:30? How about before noon? I think I've come up with a few.

Beer Polls

Here's your place to sound off about beer, beer drinking, and homebrewing beer. Check out all of the current beer polls from About Beer - remember vote early and vote often!

Beer Adjuncts

Four ingredients are necessary to make beer - water, malt, hops and yeast. But there are a lot more things in a lot more beers, aren't there? Let's take a look at the role and variety of beer adjuncts.

Draught Beer Tap Handles

Beer tap handles are ubiquitous fixtures in bars, pubs and restaurants. Here are the different types of handles and how they work.