Beer Style Guidelines Hierarchy
The following list has been compiled by the Beer Judge Certification Program and is used by the American Homebrewers Association for competitive purposes. This hierarchical list presents an overview of [more…]
Homebrewing Abbreviation Slang
Quite a few technical (and wordy) homebrewing terms exist, so to make it easier to read homebrewing recipes and directions, terms have been abbreviated. Here’s a handy guide for homebrewing abbreviations [more…]
Basic Conversions for Homebrewing
In case you need the metric equivalents of basic measurements, keep this simple conversions guide close by when you’re brewing your own beer at home: [more…]
Homebrewing For Dummies Cheat Sheet
When you’re brewing your own beer at home, get to know the abbreviated versions of homebrewing terms to help read your recipes and directions, keep a basic measurement conversion chart handy, and check [more…]
A Few Useful Beer Descriptors
Because beer is widely available in a variety of different styles, describing it isn’t as easy as it used to be. Knowing a handful of colorful beer descriptors comes in handy when discussing beer with [more…]
Unusual Beer Styles and Great Beer Brands to Try at Least Once
Most beer drinkers tend to drink just a couple different beer styles without straying too far off the beaten path. But to fully understand and appreciate the wider spectrum of beer styles, here are a few [more…]
Buying the Freshest Beer
To ensure that you always get the most bang for your beer buck, keep these tips in mind when buying beer. Remember that freshness in beer is as important as freshness in bread. [more…]
Serving Beer Properly
To fully enjoy your beer-drinking experience, it helps to follow a few simple serving suggestions. Here are some very simple and easy ways to increase your beer enjoyment: [more…]
Tasting and Evaluating Beer Wisely
Drinking beer is easy, but evaluating it as you drink requires a little more diligence. Here’s a good step-by-step process to evaluate beer like a pro: [more…]
Creating a Delicious Dining Experience with Beer
Beer makes an excellent accompaniment to many different foods. The following beer and food pairing tips can help enhance your overall dining experience: [more…]
Beer For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Good beer is widely available and relatively inexpensive, but choosing among all the various styles can be a little confusing without some help. A little beer knowledge can turn a possibly daunting experience [more…]
