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Brew Beer: How to Malt Barley Video Created: Monday, December 17, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013
Malting barley is one of the first steps in all beer-brewing. This About.com video will explain how barley is malted.
How to Make Beer Batter Video Created: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
A beer batter is a delicious option when frying any foods. This video from About.com will show you how to make a great beer batter.
What Is a Pilsner? Video Created: Monday, December 17, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
Pilsner is a popular lager that originated in the Czech Republic and has a pale color. Get an overview of this style of beer and how it came to be in this video from About.com.
What Is a Wheat Beer? Video Created: Monday, December 17, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
Wheat beer is one of the oldest styles of beer still being brewed and sold today. Get an overview of this Bavarian style of beer and it's history in this beer-brewing video from About.com.
What Is an IPA? Video Created: Monday, December 17, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
India Pale Ale, referred to as IPA, has a colorful history that started in India in the early 18th century. Learn about how IPA reached the shores of England, and what it tastes like, in this video...
What Is a Porter? Video Created: Monday, December 17, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
Porter is a dark beer that resembles stout in appearance and flavor. Get an overview of porter, how it's brewed, and it's storied history in Europe and the US in this video from About.com.
What Is an Ale? Video Created: Monday, December 17, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
Ale is a highly popular type of beer that some beer aficionados consider to be the ultimate brew. Get an overview of ale, how it's brewed, and common types in this video from About.com
What Is a Stout? Video Created: Monday, December 17, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
Stout an opaque black beer with a rich history in Europe. Get an overview of this type of beer, it's characteristics, and flavor in this video from About.com.
What Is a Dunkel? Video Created: Monday, December 17, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
Dunkel is a style of lager traditionally brewed in Bavaria that resembles a stout in appearance. Get an overview of Dunkels and the brewing process for making one in this video from About.com.
What Is a Lager? Video Created: Monday, December 17, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
Lager is one of the most popular types of beer and enjoys steady popularity around the world. Get an overview of lager beer, it's history, and how it's brewed in this video from About.com.
What Is a Bock? Video Created: Sunday, January 27, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
Bock is a delicious, alcoholic beverage, which some consider a meal of its own due to its heavy flavors. In this About.com video, learn about the history of this beer, and its various forms.
What Is a Bitter? Video Created: Friday, January 04, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
In this About.com video, learn about bitters, a delicious, alcoholic beverage, that can be found in most British Pubs.
Types of Beer Glassware Video Created: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
There a number of different types of beer glasses out there, each one appropriate for a different type of beer. This video from About.com will profile the different types of beer glassware.
Tips for Cooking With Beer Video Created: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
Beer can be used for cooking in much the same way wine often is. This video from About.com will provide you with a few tips for cooking with beer.
Tips for Pairing Beer With Food Video Created: Monday, January 07, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
It shouldn't come as much of a shock that beer and food can be paired to create some fantastic flavor combinations. This video from About.com will go over the best ways to pair beer with food.
Quick Tip: How to Pour a Beer Properly Video Created: Friday, November 30, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
The first step to enjoying a delicious beer is getting the pour right. This video from About.com will show you the best way to pour a beer.
How to Taste Beer Video Created: Monday, December 03, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
Beer, just like wine, should be properly appreciated by tasting it a certain way. This About.com video will show you how to taste beer.
How to Pair Beer and Cheese Video Created: Monday, January 07, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
Beer and cheese go together as naturally as wine and cheese; sometimes more so! This About.com video will go over how to properly pair cheese with beer.
How to Pair Beer and Chocolate Video Created: Monday, January 07, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
Chocolate can be paired with beer in countless different ways to delicious effect. This video from About.com will show you the best ways to pair beer and chocolate.
How to Make Beef and Beer Stew Video Created: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
One great use of beer in cooking is putting it in a hearty beef stew. This About.com video will show you the recipe for a great beef and beer stew.
How to Make Basic Beer Bread Video Created: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Beer is great for using to make a hearty beer bread. This video from About.com will teach you the recipe for a basic beer bread.
Brew Beer: How to Age the Beer Video Created: Monday, December 17, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Some beer tastes even better once you let it age a little. This video from About.com will show you how to age beer once you've brewed it.
Brew Beer: How to Carbonate the Beer Video Created: Monday, December 17, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Carbonation in beer can be seen in how foamy the head is. This About.com video will teach you how beer is carbonated.
Brew Beer: Tips for Buying Ingredients Video Created: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Want to learn how to make your own beer? In this About.com video, Dennis Hill offers some simple tips on buying ingredients for home brewing.
Brew Beer: How to Flavor Home-Brewed Beer Video Created: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
There are a number of things you can use to add distinctive, delicious flavors to your home-brewed beer. This About.com video will teach you some ways to flavor home-brewed beer.
Brew Beer: How to Ferment the Wort Video Created: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Fermenting the wort is the part of the brewing process where alcohol is produced. This video from About.com will show you how the wort is fermented.
Brew Beer: How to Boil the Wort Video Created: Monday, December 17, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Boiling the wort is the point in beer brewing where you'll want to add hops. This About.com video will explain the significance of boiling the wort.
Brew Beer: What Is Wort? (Quick Tip) Video Created: Monday, December 17, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Wort is an extremely important component in beer brewing. This video from About.com will help define "wort" for you.
Brew Beer: How to Sparge Video Created: Monday, December 17, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
When brewing beer, sparging helps to rinse sugar out of the grain. This video from About.com will show you how to properly sparge.
Brew Beer: How to Create a Mash Video Created: Monday, December 17, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
The mash is the first stage in beer brewing where the hot water and malted barley are mixed together. This video from About.com will show you how to create a mash for beer brewing.
Chocolate Beer Created: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 Updated: Monday, December 10, 2012
There's not more decadent of a beer than a chocolate beer. Here are some favorite chocolate beers.
Coffee Beer Created: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 Updated: Monday, December 10, 2012
There is no more natural pairing in the world than coffee and beer. The deep roasted flavors of dark beers like like stout, Schwarzbier (black lager), porter, doppelbock and others lend themselves...

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