Tag: beer
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Malt Matters: Beer’s Real Main Ingredient
Thanks to the IPA-driven American craft beer revolution, hops tend to get all the attention. However, there’s a lot more to beer. Beer is, at its most basic, just fermented water and cereal grain. The most common grain in beer is malt, and yet it is also the most often overlooked ingredient. Water matters, of…
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When It Comes to Beer, It’s All About The Water
When it comes to craft beer, hops tend to get top billing. The American craft beer movement was largely IPA-driven, and hops are a big deal for IPAs. However, there’s a lot more going on. First off, malt plays a huge role in beer, with many styles defined chiefly by their malt profile. Porter, for…
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When it Comes to Craft Beer, Do IBUs Matter?
If you enjoy craft beer, you’ve probably encountered a can or two that lists the IBUs. Craft beer enthusiasts love their stats, and IBU is one of the most common ones besides ABV (alcohol by volume). IBU stands for “International Bitterness Units.” It tells you how bitter a beer is, although it’s not exactly an…
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Top 3 Holiday Craft Beer Picks 2017
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