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History of Lager and Modern Beer

The lager yeast change the face of brewing and beer. Find out how this new brewing method affected beer and the business of beer.
The History of Bock
The History of Bock, Doppelbock, Hellesbock and Maibock
History of Pilsner
Learn about the history of the most popular beer style in the world here.
The United States Prohibition of Alcohol - 1920-1933
The prohibition of alcohol in the 1920’s and 30’s in the United States is one of most famous, or infamous, times in recent American history.
The History of the Kegerator
Here's an interesting take on the history of beer. Christian Lavender has traced the history of cold beer from the bad old days when all beer was warm to today when you can have an entire keg chilling in your personal kegerator at home.

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