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Brown American Beer</td>\n<td width=\"209\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">19-A</td>\n<td width=\"209\">American Amber Ale</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">19-B</td>\n<td width=\"209\">California Common</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">19-C</td>\n<td width=\"209\">American Brown Ale</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\">20</td>\n<td width=\"208\">American Porter and Stout</td>\n<td width=\"60\"></td>\n<td width=\"209\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">20-A</td>\n<td width=\"209\">American Porter</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">20-B</td>\n<td width=\"209\">American Stout</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">20-C</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Imperial Stout</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\">21</td>\n<td width=\"208\">India Pale Ale</td>\n<td width=\"60\"></td>\n<td width=\"209\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">21-A</td>\n<td width=\"209\">American IPA</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">21-B</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Specialty IPA</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\"></td>\n<td width=\"209\">*Belgian IPA</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\"></td>\n<td width=\"209\">*Black IPA</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\"></td>\n<td width=\"209\">*Brown IPA</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\"></td>\n<td width=\"209\">*Red IPA</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\"></td>\n<td width=\"209\">*Rye IPA</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\"></td>\n<td width=\"209\">*White IPA</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\"></td>\n<td width=\"209\">*Brut IPA</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">21-C</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Hazy IPA</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\">22</td>\n<td width=\"208\">Strong American Ale</td>\n<td width=\"60\"></td>\n<td width=\"209\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">22-A</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Double IPA</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">22-B</td>\n<td width=\"209\">American Strong Ale</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">22-C</td>\n<td width=\"209\">American Barleywine</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">22-D</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Wheatwine</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\">23</td>\n<td width=\"208\">European Sour Ale</td>\n<td width=\"60\"></td>\n<td width=\"209\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">23-A</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Berliner Weisse</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">23-B</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Flanders Red Ale</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">23-C</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Oud Bruin</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">23-D</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Lambic</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">23-E</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Gueuze</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">23-F</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Fruit Lambic</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">23-G</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Gose</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\">24</td>\n<td width=\"208\">Belgian Ale</td>\n<td width=\"60\"></td>\n<td width=\"209\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">24-A</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Witbier</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">24-B</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Belgian Pale Ale</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">24-C</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Biere de Garde</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\">25</td>\n<td width=\"208\">Strong Belgian Ale</td>\n<td width=\"60\"></td>\n<td width=\"209\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">25-A</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Belgian Blond Ale</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">25-B</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Saison</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">25-C</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Belgian Golden Strong Ale</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\">26</td>\n<td width=\"208\">Monastic Ale</td>\n<td width=\"60\"></td>\n<td width=\"209\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">26-A</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Belgian Single</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">26-B</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Belgian Dubbel</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">26-C</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Belgian Tripel</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">26-D</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Belgian Dark Strong Ale</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\">27</td>\n<td width=\"208\">Historical Beer</td>\n<td width=\"60\"></td>\n<td width=\"209\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">27</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Kellerbier</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">27</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Kentucky Common</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">27</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Lichtenhainer</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">27</td>\n<td width=\"209\">London Brown Ale</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">27</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Piwo Grodziskie</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">27</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Pre-Prohibition Lager</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">27</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Pre-Prohibition Porter</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">27</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Roggenbier</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">27</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Sahti</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\">28</td>\n<td width=\"208\">American Wild Ale</td>\n<td width=\"60\"></td>\n<td width=\"209\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">28-A</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Brett Beer</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">28-B</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Mixed-fermentation Sour Beer</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">28-C</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Wild Specialty Beer</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\">29</td>\n<td width=\"208\">Fruit Beer</td>\n<td width=\"60\"></td>\n<td width=\"209\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">29-A</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Fruit Beer</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">29-B</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Fruit and Spice Beer</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">29-C</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Specialty Fruit Beer</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">29-D</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Grape Ale</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\">30</td>\n<td width=\"208\">Spiced Beer</td>\n<td width=\"60\"></td>\n<td width=\"209\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">30-A</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Spice, Herb or Vegetable Beer</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">30-B</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Autumn Seasonal Beer</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">30-C</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Winter Seasonal Beer</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">30-D</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Specialty Spiced Beer</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\">31</td>\n<td width=\"208\">Alternative Fermentables Beer</td>\n<td width=\"60\"></td>\n<td width=\"209\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">31-A</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Alternative Grain Beer</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">31-B</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Alternative Sugar Beer</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\">32</td>\n<td width=\"208\">Smoked Beer</td>\n<td width=\"60\"></td>\n<td width=\"209\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">32-A</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Classic Style Smoked Beer</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">32-B</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Specialty Smoked Beer</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\">33</td>\n<td width=\"208\">Wood Beer</td>\n<td width=\"60\"></td>\n<td width=\"209\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">33-A</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Wood-Aged Beer</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">33-B</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Specialty Wood-Aged Beer</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\">34</td>\n<td width=\"208\">Specialty Beer</td>\n<td width=\"60\"></td>\n<td width=\"209\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">34-A</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Commercial Specialty Beer</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">34-B</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Mixed Style Beer</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">34-C</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Experimental Beer</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\">C1</td>\n<td width=\"208\">Standard Cider and Perry</td>\n<td width=\"60\"></td>\n<td width=\"209\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">C1-A</td>\n<td width=\"209\">New World Cider</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">C1-B</td>\n<td width=\"209\">English Cider</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">C1-C</td>\n<td width=\"209\">French Cider</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">C1-D</td>\n<td width=\"209\">New World Perry</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">C1-E</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Traditional Perry</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\">C2</td>\n<td width=\"208\">Specialty Cider and Perry</td>\n<td width=\"60\"></td>\n<td width=\"209\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">C2-A</td>\n<td width=\"209\">New England Cider</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">C2-B</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Cider With Other Fruit</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">C2-C</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Apple Wine</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">C2-D</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Ice Cider</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">C2-E</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Cider With Herbs and Spices</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">C2-F</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Specialty Cider and Perry</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\">M1</td>\n<td width=\"208\">Traditional Mead</td>\n<td width=\"60\"></td>\n<td width=\"209\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">M1-A</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Dry Mead</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">M1-B</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Semi-sweet Mead</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">M1-C</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Sweet Mead</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\">M2</td>\n<td width=\"208\">Fruit Mead</td>\n<td width=\"60\"></td>\n<td width=\"209\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">M2-A</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Cyser</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">M2-B</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Pyment</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">M2-C</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Berry</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">M2-D</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Stone Fruit</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">M2-E</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Melomel</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\">M3</td>\n<td width=\"208\">Spice Mead</td>\n<td width=\"60\"></td>\n<td width=\"209\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">M3-A</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Fruit and Spice Mead</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">M3-B</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Spice, Herb or Vegetable Mead</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\">M4</td>\n<td width=\"208\">Specialty Mead</td>\n<td width=\"60\"></td>\n<td width=\"209\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">M4-A</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Braggot</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"93\"></td>\n<td width=\"208\"></td>\n<td width=\"60\">M4-B</td>\n<td width=\"209\">Historical Mead</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n"},{"title":"Homebrewing Abbreviation Slang","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>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:</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Abbreviation</strong></td>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>What It Stands For</strong></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">AAU</td>\n<td width=\"312\">Alpha acid unit. A measurement of hop bittering potential.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">ABV</td>\n<td width=\"312\">Alcohol by volume. One of two methods of expressing alcohol content in beer. (See ABW.)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">BJCP</td>\n<td width=\"312\">Beer Judge Certification Program. National organization for official homebrew judges.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">DDH</td>\n<td width=\"312\">Double Dry Hopped; a beer that has been dry hopped twice.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">DME</td>\n<td width=\"312\">Dry malt extract. The spray-dried version of liquid malt extract.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">DMS</td>\n<td width=\"312\">Di-methyl sulfide. An off flavor and aroma reminiscent of cooked corn.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">ESB</td>\n<td width=\"312\">Extra special bitter. A medium-high gravity ale of British origin.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">FG</td>\n<td width=\"312\">Final gravity. The measurement of gravity taken at the end of fermentation that allows the brewer to compute the alcohol content of beer. (See OG.)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">FWH</td>\n<td width=\"312\">First wort hopping. The practice of introducing bittering hops to the beer during the sparging/lautering phase of the mashing procedure.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">HBU</td>\n<td width=\"312\">Homebrew bitterness unit. A unit of measurement used by homebrewers to denote the amount of bittering in beer.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">HSA</td>\n<td width=\"312\">Hot side aeration. The unintentional exposure of the still-warm wort to oxygen that can lead to problems in your brew, not the least of which is premature staling.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">IBU</td>\n<td width=\"312\">International bittering unit. An international unit of measurement used by professional brewers to denote the amount of bittering in beer.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">IPA / DIPA</td>\n<td width=\"312\">India pale ale. A highly hopped pale ale. Double IPA, a higher ABV version of IPA.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">OG</td>\n<td width=\"312\">Original gravity. The measurement of gravity taken at the beginning of fermentation that allows the brewer to compute alcohol content of beer. (See FG.)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">pH</td>\n<td width=\"312\">Percent hydrion (also potential hydrogen). A scale used to measure the acidity and alkalinity of a liquid.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">RIS</td>\n<td width=\"312\">Russian Imperial stout. High gravity stout brewed for the Russian Imperial Court.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">SRM</td>\n<td width=\"312\">Standard reference measure. A measurement of beer color.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">TSP</td>\n<td width=\"312\">Tri-sodium phosphate. An effective sudsless, powdered cleanser often used to clean brewery equipment.</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n"},{"title":"Basic Conversions for Homebrewing","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>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:</p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Liquid Conversions</th>\n<th>Mass Conversions</th>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1 teaspoon (tsp.) = 5 milliliters</td>\n<td>1 ounce (oz.) = 28 grams</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1 tablespoon (Tbsp.) = 15 milliliters</td>\n<td>1 pound (lb.) = 0.45 kilogram</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1 ounce (oz.) = 29.6 milliliters</td>\n<td></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1 cup (c.) = 237 milliliters</td>\n<td></td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n"},{"title":"Ingredients: The Building Blocks of Beer","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>Here it is, folks: a veritable smorgasbord of ingredient info. This includes various kinds of malts and base, adjunct, and specialty grains, and an overview of the companies that produce them.</p>\n<p>Also listed are many different kinds of hops and what you need to know about them before you chuck them into your brewpot.</p>\n<p>Finally, you&#8217;ll find yeast strains produced by a few of the industry’s heavy hitters, complete with descriptions and attenuation information. Dig in!</p>\n<h3><a name=\"_Toc188157777\"></a>Malt: Grainy names and extract excerpts</h3>\n<p>Here’s a glimpse at the world of cereal grains used in the realm of professional brewing and widely available at the homebrew level. First up is a list of grain producers whose products are commonly used by professional brewers but may also be found at the homebrewing level.</p>\n<p>Following that list is a type-specific list of grain. In this second list, I’ve included the various grain types, divided by their usage (base grain, specialty grain, adjunct grain) and other details such as their Lovibond ratings and whether they require mashing.</p>\n<p>Finally, you find a semi-comprehensive list of malt extract brands that produce a wide variety of beer kits for the extract homebrewer.</p>\n<p>You’ll notice here and elsewhere when shopping for brewing grains that many of the grain names are <em>branded</em>, meaning the malting companies market them by specific names. Also of note: Whenever you see a grain with the prefix <em>cara-</em>, it simply denotes a caramel malt (also known as crystal malt).</p>\n<h3><a name=\"_Toc188157778\"></a>Producers of grains</h3>\n<p>The following list includes many of the top producers of grain for the brewing industry worldwide. These company names are widely known in the commercial brewing arena and are becoming more familiar and sought-after at the homebrewing level.</p>\n<p><strong>Briess:</strong> This Wisconsin-based maltster is one of the primary suppliers of brewer’s grain to the microbrewing industry, particularly in the Midwestern U.S. In addition to the wide range of malted grains that the company produces, Briess also markets a full line of liquid and dry malt extracts called CBW, or Concentrated Brewer’s Wort.</p>\n<p><strong>Crisp Malting:</strong> This English malthouse in County Norfolk, England, exports its distinctive Maris Otter brand of 2-row, pale, and crystal malts to North America. Maris Otter is a barley variety renowned by U.K. brewers.</p>\n<p><strong>Dingemans: </strong>The Dingemans family has produced an extensive range of basic ingredients for the demanding Belgian and European brewer since 1875. The result is an outstanding line of brewer’s and specialty malts used not only in Pilsen type beers but also in Trappist, Abbey, and White beers.</p>\n<p><strong>Durst:</strong> An authentic German malt producer located in the fatherland of beer, Durst began as a family-owned country brewery and malthouse 170 years ago. It sold its first malt exports in 1924 and has since expanded into an international supplier producing 157,000 U.S. tons of malt each year.</p>\n<p><strong>Gambrinus Malting:</strong> This small Canadian maltster produces some of the finest 2-row malt in the world. Gambrinus Malting also produces malts not made by other well-known maltsters, such as the almost-forgotten <em>bruhmalt,</em> a pale malt that imbues the beer with a honeyed aroma and flavor.</p>\n<p><strong>Great Western Malting:</strong> Many consider Great Western Malting’s 2-row pale malt to be the best in the U.S; many of the biggest microbrewers on the West Coast use this base grain.</p>\n<p><strong>Hugh Baird:</strong> Located in the U.K., the Hugh Baird Malting Company is one of the world’s best suppliers of specialty malts and authentic 2-row British Pale Ale malt.</p>\n<p><strong>Paul’s Malt: </strong>Paul’s Malt originated in the first half of the 19th century on the east coast of England, where its headquarters still reside today. Today, Paul’s Malt is a modern company and the U.K.’s largest maltster, producing in excess of 500,000 British tons of malt per year.</p>\n<p><strong>Rahr Malting: </strong>Rahr Malting Co. is a family owned company that has been in business since 1847. It produces and distributes malt and industry-related brewing supplies. Rahr’s malt production plants are located in Shakopee, Minnesota, and Alix, Alberta.</p>\n<p><strong>Schreier:</strong> This small maltster from Wisconsin is one of the small malting houses distributed by the American conglomerate Cargill.</p>\n<p><strong>Simpson’s: </strong>Established in 1866 by corn merchant James Parker Simpson, Simpson’s is still the largest totally independently family-owned malting company in the U.K. The company manufactures a wide range of quality malts, including specialty roasted malts, for the brewing, distilling, and food industries.</p>\n<p><strong>Weyermann:</strong> The 132-year-old malthouse housing Mich. Weyermann &amp; Co. KG Malzfabrik is a protected historic site. But behind the red-brick turn-of-the-century building in Bamberg, Germany, lies the modernized heart of the world’s leading manufacturer of specialty brewing malts. For over a century, Mich. Weyermann has been providing specialty malts to breweries large and small on virtually every continent of the world.</p>\n<p>The international conglomerate Con-Agra owns Canada Malting, Great Western Malting, Hugh Baird, and others, making it the world’s largest maltster. Similarly, the American malting conglomerate Cargill imports and distributes Paul’s Malt, Gambrinus, and Schreier.</p>\n<h3><a name=\"_Toc188157779\"></a>Types of grains</h3>\n<p>This section provides you with details about a variety of base, specialty, and adjunct grains available to the homebrewer. Within these tables I’ve also listed Lovibond ratings and the need for mashing procedures -or not. These are by no means exhaustive listings — many more grains are available in the market. These are just meant to give you a “taste” of what’s out there.</p>\n<h3><a name=\"_Toc188157780\"></a>Base grains</h3>\n<p><em>Base grains</em> denote all the malted grains (barley, wheat, rye, etc.) used to make beer. Brewers must mash all base grains order to create the wort that becomes beer through the magic of fermentation. Beginner and intermediate homebrewers can simply use malt extract to create their wort.</p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"174\"><strong><em>Grain Name/Type</em></strong></td>\n<td width=\"141\"><strong><em>Lovibond Rating</em></strong></td>\n<td width=\"147\"><strong><em>Needs to be Mashed?</em></strong></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"174\">2-row (domestic)</td>\n<td width=\"141\">1.8</td>\n<td width=\"147\">Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"174\">2-row lager</td>\n<td width=\"141\">1.4</td>\n<td width=\"147\">Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"174\">6-row lager (domestic)</td>\n<td width=\"141\">1.8</td>\n<td width=\"147\">Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"174\">Pale ale malt</td>\n<td width=\"141\">2</td>\n<td width=\"147\">Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"174\">Mild ale malt</td>\n<td width=\"141\">3</td>\n<td width=\"147\">Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"174\">Pilsner malt</td>\n<td width=\"141\">1.2</td>\n<td width=\"147\">Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"174\">Dextrin malt</td>\n<td width=\"141\">1.5</td>\n<td width=\"147\">No</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"174\">CaraVienne</td>\n<td width=\"141\">20</td>\n<td width=\"147\">Yes/no</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"174\">CaraMunich</td>\n<td width=\"141\">55</td>\n<td width=\"147\">Yes/no</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"174\">Vienna malt</td>\n<td width=\"141\">4</td>\n<td width=\"147\">Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"174\">Light Munich</td>\n<td width=\"141\">10</td>\n<td width=\"147\">Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"174\">Dark Munich</td>\n<td width=\"141\">20</td>\n<td width=\"147\">Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"174\">Wheat malt</td>\n<td width=\"141\">2.5</td>\n<td width=\"147\">Yes</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<p><a name=\"_Toc188157781\"></a><strong>Specialty grains</strong></p>\n<p><em>Specialty grains</em> denote all the malted and unmalted grains (barley, wheat, rye, oats, etc.) you can add to the wort to give the finished beer a wide variety of colors and flavors that base grains don’t provide. Both <em>all-grain brewers </em>(those who mash their grains to create their wort) and <em>extract brewers</em> (those who create their wort from malt extract) can use specialty grains effectively.</p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"170\"><strong><em>Grain Name/Type</em></strong></td>\n<td width=\"124\"><strong><em>Lovibond Rating</em></strong></td>\n<td width=\"144\"><strong><em>Needs to be Mashed?</em></strong></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"170\">Wheat (unmalted)</td>\n<td width=\"124\">2.5</td>\n<td width=\"144\">No</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"170\">Crystal malts</td>\n<td width=\"124\">10–120</td>\n<td width=\"144\">No</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"170\">Special “B”</td>\n<td width=\"124\">221</td>\n<td width=\"144\">No</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"170\">Victory malt</td>\n<td width=\"124\">25</td>\n<td width=\"144\">Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"170\">Biscuit malt</td>\n<td width=\"124\">25</td>\n<td width=\"144\">Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"170\">Melanoidin malt</td>\n<td width=\"124\">28</td>\n<td width=\"144\">Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"170\">Special roast</td>\n<td width=\"124\">50</td>\n<td width=\"144\">Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"170\">Carafa Type 1</td>\n<td width=\"124\">335</td>\n<td width=\"144\">No</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"170\">Chocolate malt</td>\n<td width=\"124\">350</td>\n<td width=\"144\">No</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"170\">Black malt</td>\n<td width=\"124\">500</td>\n<td width=\"144\">No</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"170\">Roasted barley</td>\n<td width=\"124\">500</td>\n<td width=\"144\">No</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"170\">Rye malt</td>\n<td width=\"124\">4</td>\n<td width=\"144\">Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"170\">Smoked malt</td>\n<td width=\"124\">30</td>\n<td width=\"144\">Yes/no</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<p><a name=\"_Toc188157782\"></a><strong>Adjunct grains</strong></p>\n<p>The previous sections cover base grains, which are malted and must be mashed to make beer, and specialty grains which can be malted or unmalted and don’t require mashing to add color and flavor to beer. This section provides a list of <em>adjunct grains,</em> which can be malted or unmalted and can be used as either a base grain or specialty grain (and two of these “grains” are also available as syrups).</p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\"><strong><em>Grain Name/Type</em></strong></td>\n<td width=\"124\"><strong><em>Lovibond Rating</em></strong></td>\n<td width=\"144\"><strong><em>Needs to be Mashed?</em></strong></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">Rice</td>\n<td width=\"124\">0</td>\n<td width=\"144\">Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">Corn/maize</td>\n<td width=\"124\">0</td>\n<td width=\"144\">Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">Oats</td>\n<td width=\"124\">2.2</td>\n<td width=\"144\">Yes</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<h3><a name=\"_Toc188157783\"></a>Malt extract brands</h3>\n<p>Following is an alphabetical list of malt-extract brand names and their countries of origin. This list is simply to help beginners become familiar with brand names so that they can make informed choices on appropriate malts for their desired beer styles. In other words, if I intended to brew a Pale Ale, I wouldn’t choose an extract brand produced in Germany. Conversely, if I wanted to brew a lager, I wouldn’t choose a kit made in the U.K.</p>\n<p>A few American-made brands have come to dominate the American market, so some of these foreign brands are no longer available in the U.S. (but they can still be found in Europe and Australia).</p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"102\"><strong>Brand Name</strong></td>\n<td width=\"121\"><strong>Country of Origin</strong></td>\n<td width=\"100\"><strong>Brand Name</strong></td>\n<td width=\"117\"><strong>Country of Origin</strong></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"102\">Alexander’s</td>\n<td width=\"121\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"100\">John Bull</td>\n<td width=\"117\">U.K.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"102\">Black Rock</td>\n<td width=\"121\">New Zealand</td>\n<td width=\"100\">Morgan’s</td>\n<td width=\"117\">Australia</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"102\">Brewferm</td>\n<td width=\"121\">Belgium</td>\n<td width=\"100\">Mountmellick</td>\n<td width=\"117\">Ireland</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"102\">Coopers</td>\n<td width=\"121\">Australia</td>\n<td width=\"100\">Munton’s</td>\n<td width=\"117\">U.K.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"102\">Edme</td>\n<td width=\"121\">U.K.</td>\n<td width=\"100\">Weyermann’s</td>\n<td width=\"117\">Germany</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"102\">Geordie</td>\n<td width=\"121\">Scotland</td>\n<td width=\"100\">Briess CBW</td>\n<td width=\"117\">U.S.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"102\">Ireks</td>\n<td width=\"121\">Germany</td>\n<td width=\"100\"></td>\n<td width=\"117\"></td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<h3><a name=\"_Toc188157784\"></a>Top Hops: Hop varieties and descriptions</h3>\n<p>The world of hops is a fairly big one — one that continues to grow every year. Because of this scope, the discussion of hop varieties can be a fairly confusing subject. This section, which you should use in conjunction with Chapter 5, is designed to help you make decisions about which hops you should use in your brews.</p>\n<p>You typically base your primary hop-choosing decision on the alpha-acid content of the hop variety — this characteristic tells you the <em>bittering</em> <em>potential</em> of the hop variety, or how much bitterness a particular variety may add to your beer. You make a secondary decision in regards to the hops’ aromatic potential (which isn’t measured by a numerical score) and its related flavor.</p>\n<p>In very general terms, you can say that:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>American hop varieties are piney and citrusy</li>\n<li>German and Eastern European hop varieties are spicy</li>\n<li>British hop varieties are herbal and earthy</li>\n<li>New Zealand hop varieties are tropical (as in tropical fruit)</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Hop varieties from around the world</h3>\n<p>The table below is an alphabetical list of most of the hop varieties currently in use in the brewing industry. They are listed by their variety name, their country of origin, their alpha acid content (expressed as a percentage) and how they are best used in the brewing process — as a bittering hop, as an aroma hop, or as dual-purpose (they can be used for either bittering or aromatizing).</p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\"><strong>Hop Name</strong></td>\n<td width=\"160\"><strong>Country</strong></td>\n<td width=\"160\"><strong>Alpha Acid %</strong></td>\n<td width=\"160\"><strong>Usage</strong></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Admiral</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.K.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">13.5–15.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Bittering</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Ahtanum</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">5.7–6.3</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Amarillo</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">8.0–11.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Aramis</td>\n<td width=\"160\">France</td>\n<td width=\"160\">7.9–8.3</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Aurora</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Slovenia</td>\n<td width=\"160\">7.0–8.3</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Bitter Gold</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">12.0–14.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Blanc</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Germany</td>\n<td width=\"160\">9.0–12.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Bobek</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Slovenia</td>\n<td width=\"160\">3.5–7.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Bramling Cross</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.K.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">6.0–7.8</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Bravo</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">15.0–18.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Bittering</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Brewers Gold</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Germany</td>\n<td width=\"160\">5.5–8.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Cascade</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">5.5–9.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Celeia</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Slovenia</td>\n<td width=\"160\">3.0–6.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Centennial</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">9.5–11.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Challenger</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.K.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">6.5–8.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Chelan</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">12.0–14.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Bittering</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Chinook</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">12.0–14.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Citra</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">11.0–15.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Cluster</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">5.5–8.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Columbus</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">13.0–16.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Bittering</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Comet</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">8.0–10.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Bittering</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Crystal</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">2.0–4.4</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Dr. Rudi</td>\n<td width=\"160\">New Zealand</td>\n<td width=\"160\">10.0–12.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">East Kent Goldings</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.K.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">4.4–6.7</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Ekuanot</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">13.0–15.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Ella</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Australia</td>\n<td width=\"160\">13.3–16.3</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Falconer’s Flight</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">9.5–12.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">First Gold</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.K.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">5.6–8.7</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Fuggle</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.K.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">3.0–5.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Galaxy</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Australia</td>\n<td width=\"160\">13.6–16.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Galena</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">12.0–14.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Bittering</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Glacier</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">3.3–9.7</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Gold</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Slovenia</td>\n<td width=\"160\">3.5–6.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Green Bullet</td>\n<td width=\"160\">New Zealand</td>\n<td width=\"160\">13.0–15.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Bittering</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Hallertauer Mittelfruh</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Germany</td>\n<td width=\"160\">3.5–5.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Hallertauer Tradition</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Germany</td>\n<td width=\"160\">5.0–7.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Hallertauer Taurus</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Germany</td>\n<td width=\"160\">12.0–16.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Bittering</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">HBC 431</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">14.0–16.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">HBC 472</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">9.0–11.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">HBC 682</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">18.0–21.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Bittering</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Helga</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Australia</td>\n<td width=\"160\">5.4–7.3</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Herald</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.K.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">11.0–13.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Herkules</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Germany</td>\n<td width=\"160\">12.0–17.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Bittering</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Hersbrucker</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Germany</td>\n<td width=\"160\">3.0–5.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Horizon</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">10.2–16.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Huell Melon</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Germany</td>\n<td width=\"160\">6.9–7.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Kohatu</td>\n<td width=\"160\">New Zealand</td>\n<td width=\"160\">6.0–7.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Liberty</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">3.0–5.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Loral</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">11.3–12.2</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Lublin / Lubelski</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Poland</td>\n<td width=\"160\">3.0–5.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Magnum</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Germany</td>\n<td width=\"160\">12.0–14.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Bittering</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Mandarina Bavaria</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Germany</td>\n<td width=\"160\">7.0–10.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Marynka</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Czech Republic</td>\n<td width=\"160\">9.0–12.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Merkur</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Germany</td>\n<td width=\"160\">12.0–14.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Bittering</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Millenium</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">15.5–18.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Bittering</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Mosaic</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">10.5–14.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Motueka</td>\n<td width=\"160\">New Zealand</td>\n<td width=\"160\">6.5–7.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Mount Hood</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">5.0–8.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Mount Rainier</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">5.0–7.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Nelson Sauvin</td>\n<td width=\"160\">New Zealand</td>\n<td width=\"160\">12.0–14.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Newport</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">13.5–17.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Bittering</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Northdown</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.K.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">6.8–9.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Northern Brewer</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">7.0–10.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Nugget</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Germany</td>\n<td width=\"160\">11.5–14.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Bittering</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Opal</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Australia</td>\n<td width=\"160\">13.0–14.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Orion</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Germany</td>\n<td width=\"160\">6.0–8.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Outeniqua</td>\n<td width=\"160\">South Africa</td>\n<td width=\"160\">12.0–13.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Pacifica</td>\n<td width=\"160\">New Zealand</td>\n<td width=\"160\">5.0–6.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Pacific Gem</td>\n<td width=\"160\">New Zealand</td>\n<td width=\"160\">14.0–17.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Bittering</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Pacific Jade</td>\n<td width=\"160\">New Zealand</td>\n<td width=\"160\">12.0–14.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Pacific Sunrise</td>\n<td width=\"160\">New Zealand</td>\n<td width=\"160\">12.5–14.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Bittering</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Palisade</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">6.5–10.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Perle</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Germany</td>\n<td width=\"160\">5.0–7.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Phoenix</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.K.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">12.0–15.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Pilgrim</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.K.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">10.0–13.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Pioneer</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.K.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">8.0–10.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Polaris</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Germany</td>\n<td width=\"160\">18.0–23.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Premiant</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Czech Republic</td>\n<td width=\"160\">7.0–10.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Pride of Ringwood</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Australia</td>\n<td width=\"160\">9.0–12.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Progress</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.K.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">6.0–7.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Rakau</td>\n<td width=\"160\">New Zealand</td>\n<td width=\"160\">10.0–11.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Riwaka</td>\n<td width=\"160\">New Zealand</td>\n<td width=\"160\">4.5–6.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Saaz</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Czech Republic</td>\n<td width=\"160\">3.0 -4.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Santiam</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">5.0–7.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Saphir</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Germany</td>\n<td width=\"160\">2.0–4.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Select</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Germany</td>\n<td width=\"160\">3.0–6.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Simcoe</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">12.0–14.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Smaragd</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Germany</td>\n<td width=\"160\">4.0–6.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Sorachi Ace</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">11.5–14.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Southern Brewer</td>\n<td width=\"160\">South Africa</td>\n<td width=\"160\">9.0–10.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Southern Cross</td>\n<td width=\"160\">New Zealand</td>\n<td width=\"160\">12.0–14.6</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Southern Promise</td>\n<td width=\"160\">South Africa</td>\n<td width=\"160\">9.5–11.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Southern Star</td>\n<td width=\"160\">South Africa</td>\n<td width=\"160\">12.0–15.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Bittering</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Sovereign</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.K.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">4.5–6.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Spalter</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Germany</td>\n<td width=\"160\">3.5–5.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Status</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">12.5–14.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Sterling</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">6.0–9.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Sticklebract</td>\n<td width=\"160\">New Zealand</td>\n<td width=\"160\">13.0–14.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Strisselspalt</td>\n<td width=\"160\">France</td>\n<td width=\"160\">3.0 -5.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Syrian Golding</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Slovenia</td>\n<td width=\"160\">4.5- 6.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Summer</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Australia</td>\n<td width=\"160\">5.6–6.4</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Summit</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">15.0–17.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Bittering</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Sun</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">12.0–16.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Bittering</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Super Alpha</td>\n<td width=\"160\">New Zealand</td>\n<td width=\"160\">12.5–15.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Super Pride</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Australia</td>\n<td width=\"160\">14.0–15.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Super Styrian (Aurora)</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Slovenia</td>\n<td width=\"160\">7.5–8.8</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Sussex</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.K.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">4.3–5.8</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Sylva</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Australia</td>\n<td width=\"160\">5.6–7.3</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Tahoma</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">6.0–7.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Target</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.K.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">9.5–12.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Bittering</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Tettnanger</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Germany</td>\n<td width=\"160\">3.5–5.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Tomahawk</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">15.0 -17.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Bittering</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Tradition</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Germany</td>\n<td width=\"160\">4.0–7.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Triplepearl</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">10.3- 11.2</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Triskel</td>\n<td width=\"160\">France</td>\n<td width=\"160\">8.0–9.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Ultra</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">2.0–3.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Vanguard</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">4.0–5.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Victoria</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Australia</td>\n<td width=\"160\">14.0–15.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Bittering</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Wai-iti</td>\n<td width=\"160\">New Zealand</td>\n<td width=\"160\">2.5–3.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Waimea</td>\n<td width=\"160\">New Zealand</td>\n<td width=\"160\">16.0–19.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Wakatu</td>\n<td width=\"160\">New Zealand</td>\n<td width=\"160\">6.5–8.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Warrior</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">15.0–17.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Bittering</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Whitbread Golding</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.K.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">5.4–7.7</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">WGV</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.K.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">5.4–7.7</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Willamette</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">4.0–6.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Dual</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Zeus</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">12.0–18.0</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Bittering</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Zythos</td>\n<td width=\"160\">U.S.</td>\n<td width=\"160\">10.0–12.5</td>\n<td width=\"160\">Aroma</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<h3><a name=\"_Toc188157785\"></a>Yeast: dry and liquid</h3>\n<p>This section lists most of the liquid-yeast strains available from three major liquid-yeast suppliers to the homebrewing industry; I’ve identified their products not only by the brand name but also by a beer-style-specific identifying code number. I’ve also included many other well-known freeze-dried-yeast suppliers. Note that these are not exhaustive lists; consult the websites of these suppliers for additional information.</p>\n<p>You also find a beer style table designed to help you choose an appropriate liquid-yeast strain to produce any beer style you have in mind. In this table, I identify the recommended yeast strains by their code numbers.</p>\n<p>Note that I also include a few mead and cider yeasts in some of these lists for your convenience.</p>\n<p>This section shows yeast selections from three major liquid yeast suppliers, but these are by no means all of your options. There are other smaller yeast suppliers out there for you to consider, including Fermentum, Imperial Organic Yeast, RVA Yeast Labs, Giga Yeast, and several others . . .</p>\n<p>Some liquid-yeast-culture suppliers list the rate of <em>attenuation</em> of the yeast. This rate refers to the percentage of sugar that you can expect a particular strain to eat during fermentation. (I’ve listed these rates of attenuation wherever the information was available.) What this rate of attenuation means to you as a brewer is that you can choose a yeast strain according to how dry or sweet you like your beers.</p>\n<p>This table gives you the most popular dry yeast brands arranged according to ale, lager, and Belgian beer styles:</p>\n<table width=\"433\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\"><strong>Dry Ale Yeast</strong></td>\n<td width=\"130\"><strong>Dry Lager Yeast</strong></td>\n<td width=\"151\"><strong>Dry Belgian Yeast</strong></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\">Cooper’s</td>\n<td width=\"130\"><span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"> </span></td>\n<td width=\"151\">Brewferm Blanche</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\">Doric</td>\n<td width=\"130\"><span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"> </span></td>\n<td width=\"151\">Safbrew T-58</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\">Edme</td>\n<td width=\"130\">Brewferm Lager</td>\n<td width=\"151\"> SafAle BE-134 Belgian Saison Dry Yeast</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\">Lallemand Nottingham</td>\n<td width=\"130\">Lallemand Munich</td>\n<td width=\"151\">Mangrove Jack Belgian Wit M21</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\">Mangrove Jack’s</td>\n<td width=\"130\">Saflager S-189</td>\n<td width=\"151\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\">Munton’s</td>\n<td width=\"130\">Saflager S-23</td>\n<td width=\"151\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\">Safale S-04, US-05</td>\n<td width=\"130\"></td>\n<td width=\"151\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\">Safbrew S-33</td>\n<td width=\"130\"></td>\n<td width=\"151\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\">Whitbread</td>\n<td width=\"130\"></td>\n<td width=\"151\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\">Windsor</td>\n<td width=\"130\"></td>\n<td width=\"151\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\">Omega Lutra Kveik</td>\n<td width=\"130\"></td>\n<td width=\"151\"></td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<p>You can use these dry yeasts for fermenting both Cider and Mead:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Epernay Cotes des Blanc</li>\n<li>Lalvin K1-V1116</li>\n<li>Lalvin 71B-1122</li>\n<li>Lalvin ICV-D47</li>\n<li>Red Star Montrachet</li>\n<li>Red Star Pasteur Champagne</li>\n<li>Red Star Premier Cuvee</li>\n</ul>\n<h3><a name=\"_Toc188157786\"></a>Liquid top-fermenting yeast (ales)</h3>\n<p>The yeast culture descriptions in the table below were supplied by the yeast producer Wyeast Laboratories, https://wyeastlab.com/ (P.O. Box 146, Odell, OR 97044; 541-354-1335).</p>\n<p><strong>Liquid Ale Yeast from Wyeast Labs</strong></p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"152\"><strong>Name of Yeast</strong></td>\n<td width=\"130\"><strong>Product Code</strong></td>\n<td width=\"162\"><strong>Apparent Attenuation</strong></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"152\">German ale</td>\n<td width=\"130\">1007</td>\n<td width=\"162\">73 to 77%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"152\">London ale</td>\n<td width=\"130\">1028</td>\n<td width=\"162\">73 to 77%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"152\">American ale</td>\n<td width=\"130\">1056</td>\n<td width=\"162\">73 to 77%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"152\">Irish ale</td>\n<td width=\"130\">1084</td>\n<td width=\"162\">71 to 75%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"152\">British ale</td>\n<td width=\"130\">1098</td>\n<td width=\"162\">73 to 77%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"152\">American II</td>\n<td width=\"130\">1272</td>\n<td width=\"162\">72 to 76%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"152\">Thames Valley</td>\n<td width=\"130\">1275</td>\n<td width=\"162\">72 to 76%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"152\">British II</td>\n<td width=\"130\">1335</td>\n<td width=\"162\">73 to 76%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"152\">London III</td>\n<td width=\"130\">1318</td>\n<td width=\"162\">71 to 75%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"152\">Scottish</td>\n<td width=\"130\">1728</td>\n<td width=\"162\">69 to 73%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"152\">European</td>\n<td width=\"130\">1338</td>\n<td width=\"162\">67 to 71%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"152\">Bavarian Wheat</td>\n<td width=\"130\">3056</td>\n<td width=\"162\">73 to 77%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"152\">Whitbread ale</td>\n<td width=\"130\">1099</td>\n<td width=\"162\">68 to 72%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"152\">Ringwood ale</td>\n<td width=\"130\">1187</td>\n<td width=\"162\">68 to 72%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"152\">Northwest ale</td>\n<td width=\"130\">1332</td>\n<td width=\"162\">67 to 71%</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<h3><a name=\"_Toc188157787\"></a>Liquid bottom-fermenting yeast (lagers)</h3>\n<p>The yeast culture descriptions in the following table were supplied by the yeast producer Wyeast Laboratories, https://wyeastlab.com/ (P.O. Box 146, Odell, OR 97044; 541-354-1335).</p>\n<p><strong>Liquid Lager Yeast from Wyeast Labs</strong></p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"140\"><strong>Name of Yeast</strong></td>\n<td width=\"118\"><strong><em>Product Code</em></strong></td>\n<td width=\"150\"><strong><em>Apparent Attenuation</em></strong></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"140\">Pilsen</td>\n<td width=\"118\">2007</td>\n<td width=\"150\">71 to 75%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"140\">American</td>\n<td width=\"118\">2035</td>\n<td width=\"150\">73 to 77%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"140\">Danish</td>\n<td width=\"118\">2042</td>\n<td width=\"150\">73 to 77%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"140\">California</td>\n<td width=\"118\">2112</td>\n<td width=\"150\">67 to 71%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"140\">Bohemian</td>\n<td width=\"118\">2124</td>\n<td width=\"150\">73 to 77%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"140\">Bavarian</td>\n<td width=\"118\">2206</td>\n<td width=\"150\">73 to 77%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"140\">Danish II</td>\n<td width=\"118\">2247</td>\n<td width=\"150\">73 to 77%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"140\">North American</td>\n<td width=\"118\">2272</td>\n<td width=\"150\">70 to 76%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"140\">Czech Pils</td>\n<td width=\"118\">2278</td>\n<td width=\"150\">70 to 74%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"140\">Munich</td>\n<td width=\"118\">2308</td>\n<td width=\"150\">73 to 77%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"140\">Budvar</td>\n<td width=\"118\">2000</td>\n<td width=\"150\">71 to 75%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"140\">Urquell</td>\n<td width=\"118\">2001</td>\n<td width=\"150\">72 to 76%</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<h3><a name=\"_Toc188157788\"></a>Advanced liquid yeast (ales)</h3>\n<p>The yeast culture descriptions in the table below were supplied by the yeast producer Wyeast Laboratories, https://wyeastlab.com/ (P.O. Box 146, Odell, OR 97044; 541-354-1335).</p>\n<p>The list describes yeast cultures Wyeast considers advanced because the production of these beer styles is generally more difficult or involved than those styles listed previously.</p>\n<p><strong>Advanced Liquid Ale Yeast from Wyeast Labs</strong></p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"158\"><strong>Name of Yeast</strong></td>\n<td width=\"100\"><strong>Product Code</strong></td>\n<td width=\"144\"><strong>Apparent Attenuation</strong></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"158\">Belgian Abbey</td>\n<td width=\"100\">1214</td>\n<td width=\"144\">72 to 76%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"158\">Belgian Strong ale</td>\n<td width=\"100\">1388</td>\n<td width=\"144\">73 to 77%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"158\">Belgian Abbey II</td>\n<td width=\"100\">1762</td>\n<td width=\"144\">73 to 77%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"158\">Special London</td>\n<td width=\"100\">1968</td>\n<td width=\"144\">67 to 71%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"158\">Kolsch</td>\n<td width=\"100\">2565</td>\n<td width=\"144\">73 to 77%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"158\">Weihenstephan Wheat</td>\n<td width=\"100\">3068</td>\n<td width=\"144\">73 to 77%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"158\">Belgian Lambic Blend</td>\n<td width=\"100\">3278</td>\n<td width=\"144\">65 to 75%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"158\">German Wheat</td>\n<td width=\"100\">3333</td>\n<td width=\"144\">70 to 76%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"158\">Belgian Trappist</td>\n<td width=\"100\">3787</td>\n<td width=\"144\">75 to 80%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"158\">Belgian Wheat</td>\n<td width=\"100\">3942</td>\n<td width=\"144\">72 to 76%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"158\">Belgian Witbier</td>\n<td width=\"100\">3944</td>\n<td width=\"144\">72 to 76%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"158\">Forbidden Fruit</td>\n<td width=\"100\">3463</td>\n<td width=\"144\">73 to 77%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"158\">Belgian Ardennes</td>\n<td width=\"100\">3522</td>\n<td width=\"144\">73 to 77%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"158\">Belgian Saison</td>\n<td width=\"100\">3274</td>\n<td width=\"144\">76 to 80%</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<h3><a name=\"_Toc188157789\"></a>Liquid top-fermenting yeast (ales)</h3>\n<p>The yeast culture descriptions in the table below were supplied by the yeast producer White Labs, <a href=\"https://www.whitelabs.com/\">https://www.whitelabs.com/</a> (5564 Trade St., San Diego, CA 92121; 858-693-3441).</p>\n<p><strong>Liquid Ale Yeast from White Labs</strong></p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"138\"><strong>Name of Yeast</strong></td>\n<td width=\"96\"><strong><em>Product Code</em></strong></td>\n<td width=\"138\"><strong><em>Apparent Attenuation</em></strong></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"138\">California ale</td>\n<td width=\"96\">WLP001</td>\n<td width=\"138\">73 to 80%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"138\">English ale</td>\n<td width=\"96\">WLP002</td>\n<td width=\"138\">63 to 70%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"138\">Irish ale</td>\n<td width=\"96\">WLP004</td>\n<td width=\"138\">69 to 74%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"138\">British ale</td>\n<td width=\"96\">WLP005</td>\n<td width=\"138\">67 to 74%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"138\">Dry English ale</td>\n<td width=\"96\">WLP007</td>\n<td width=\"138\">70 to 80%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"138\">East Coast ale</td>\n<td width=\"96\">WLP008</td>\n<td width=\"138\">70 to 75%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"138\">European ale</td>\n<td width=\"96\">WLP011</td>\n<td width=\"138\">65 to 70%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"138\">London ale</td>\n<td width=\"96\">WLP013</td>\n<td width=\"138\">67 to 75%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"138\">Burton ale</td>\n<td width=\"96\">WLP023</td>\n<td width=\"138\">69 to 75%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"138\">Edinburgh Scottish ale</td>\n<td width=\"96\">WLP028</td>\n<td width=\"138\">70 to 75%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"138\">German ale / Kolsch</td>\n<td width=\"96\">WLP029</td>\n<td width=\"138\">70 to 78%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"138\">Pacific ale</td>\n<td width=\"96\">WLP041</td>\n<td width=\"138\">65 to 70%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"138\">California ale V</td>\n<td width=\"96\">WLP051</td>\n<td width=\"138\">70 to 75%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"138\">American ale blend</td>\n<td width=\"96\">WLP060</td>\n<td width=\"138\">72 to 80%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"138\">Cream ale blend</td>\n<td width=\"96\">WLP080</td>\n<td width=\"138\">75 to 80%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"138\">Super High Gravity Ale</td>\n<td width=\"96\">WLP099</td>\n<td width=\"138\">80+%</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<h3><a name=\"_Toc188157790\"></a>Specialty/Belgian yeast</h3>\n<p>The yeast culture descriptions in Table 11 were supplied by the yeast producer White Labs, <a href=\"https://www.whitelabs.com/\">https://www.whitelabs.com/</a> (5564 Trade St., San Diego, CA 92121; 858-693-3441).</p>\n<p><strong>Specialty Liquid Yeast from White Labs</strong></p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\"><strong>Name of Yeast</strong></td>\n<td width=\"100\"><strong>Product Code</strong></td>\n<td width=\"144\"><strong>Apparent Attenuation</strong></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">Hefeweizen ale</td>\n<td width=\"100\">WLP300</td>\n<td width=\"144\">72–76%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">American Hefeweizen ale</td>\n<td width=\"100\">WLP320</td>\n<td width=\"144\">70–75%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">Hefeweizen IV</td>\n<td width=\"100\">WLP380</td>\n<td width=\"144\">73–80%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">Belgian Wit</td>\n<td width=\"100\">WLP400</td>\n<td width=\"144\">74–78%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">Trappist ale</td>\n<td width=\"100\">WLP500</td>\n<td width=\"144\">75–80%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">Abbey ale</td>\n<td width=\"100\">WLP530</td>\n<td width=\"144\">75–80%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">Belgian ale</td>\n<td width=\"100\">WLP550</td>\n<td width=\"144\">78–85%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">Belgian Saison</td>\n<td width=\"100\">WLP565</td>\n<td width=\"144\">65–75%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">Belgian Style Saison Ale Blend</td>\n<td width=\"100\">WLP568</td>\n<td width=\"144\">75–80%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">Belgian Golden ale</td>\n<td width=\"100\">WLP-570</td>\n<td width=\"144\">73–78%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">Belgian Style Ale Yeast Blend</td>\n<td width=\"100\">WLP575</td>\n<td width=\"144\">74–80%</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<h3><a name=\"_Toc188157791\"></a>Bottom-fermenting yeast (lagers)</h3>\n<p>The yeast culture descriptions in the following table were supplied by the yeast producer White Labs, <a href=\"https://www.whitelabs.com/\">https://www.whitelabs.com/</a> (5564 Trade St., San Diego, CA 92121; 858-693-3441).</p>\n<p><strong>Liquid Lager Yeast from White Labs</strong></p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong><em>Name of Yeast</em></strong></td>\n<td width=\"100\"><strong><em>Product Code</em></strong></td>\n<td width=\"144\"><strong><em>Apparent Attenuation</em></strong></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\">Pilsner lager</td>\n<td width=\"100\">WLP800</td>\n<td width=\"144\">72–77%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\">Czech Budejovice Lager</td>\n<td width=\"100\">WLP802</td>\n<td width=\"144\">75–80%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\">San Francisco lager</td>\n<td width=\"100\">WLP810</td>\n<td width=\"144\">65–70%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\">Oktoberfest/Marzen lager</td>\n<td width=\"100\">WLP820</td>\n<td width=\"144\">65–73%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\">German lager</td>\n<td width=\"100\">WLP830</td>\n<td width=\"144\">74–79%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\">German Bock lager</td>\n<td width=\"100\">WLP833</td>\n<td width=\"144\">70 -76%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\">Southern German lager</td>\n<td width=\"100\">WLP838</td>\n<td width=\"144\">68 -76%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\">American lager</td>\n<td width=\"100\">WLP840</td>\n<td width=\"144\">75–80%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\">Mexican lager</td>\n<td width=\"100\">WLP940</td>\n<td width=\"144\">70–78%</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<h3>Liquid top-fermenting yeast (ales)</h3>\n<p>The yeast culture descriptions in the following table were supplied by the yeast producer Omega Yeast Labs, https://omegayeast.com/ (4720 W Pensacola Ave. Chicago, IL 60641, 773.657.3438)</p>\n<p><strong>Liquid Ale Yeast from Omega Yeast</strong></p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\"><strong>Name of Yeast</strong></td>\n<td width=\"100\"><strong>Product Code</strong></td>\n<td width=\"138\"><strong>Apparent Attenuation</strong></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">Bananza ale</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-400</td>\n<td width=\"138\">73–77%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">British ale I</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-006</td>\n<td width=\"138\">70–80%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">British ale V</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-011</td>\n<td width=\"138\">71–75%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">British ale VIII</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-016</td>\n<td width=\"138\">76–71%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">Cosmic Punch ale</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-402</td>\n<td width=\"138\">71–75%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">DIPA ale</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-052</td>\n<td width=\"138\">72–80%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">Gulo ale</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-501</td>\n<td width=\"138\">85–90%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">Hefeweizen ale I</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-021</td>\n<td width=\"138\">73–77%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">Irish ale</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-005</td>\n<td width=\"138\">69–75%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">Kolsch II</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-044</td>\n<td width=\"138\">72–78%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">Scottish ale</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-015</td>\n<td width=\"138\">73–76%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">Sundew ale</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-401</td>\n<td width=\"138\">72–85%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">Tropical IPA</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-200</td>\n<td width=\"138\">82–90%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">West Coast ale</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-004</td>\n<td width=\"138\">73–80%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">Belgian ale A</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-024</td>\n<td width=\"138\">72–85%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">Belgian ale W</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-028</td>\n<td width=\"138\">74–78%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">Belgian Saison II</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-042</td>\n<td width=\"138\">74–79%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">French Saison</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-026</td>\n<td width=\"138\">80–90%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">Jovaru Lithuanian Farmhouse</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-033</td>\n<td width=\"138\">80–85%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">Saisonstein</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-500</td>\n<td width=\"138\">80–90%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">Wit</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-030</td>\n<td width=\"138\">72–76%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">Espe Kveik</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-090</td>\n<td width=\"138\">75–82%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">Hornindal Kveik</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-091</td>\n<td width=\"138\">75–82%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">Hothead Kveik</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-057</td>\n<td width=\"138\">75–82%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">Lutra Kveik</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-071</td>\n<td width=\"138\">75–82%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">Voss Kveik</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-061</td>\n<td width=\"138\">75–82%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\">Dried Lutra Kveik</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-071DRY</td>\n<td width=\"138\">75–82%</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<h3>Bottom-fermenting yeast (lagers)</h3>\n<p>The yeast culture descriptions in the table below were supplied by the yeast producer Omega Yeast Labs, https://omegayeast.com/ (4720 W Pensacola Ave. Chicago, IL 60641, 773.657.3438)</p>\n<p><strong>Liquid Lager Yeast from Omega yeast</strong></p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"116\"><strong>Name of Yeast</strong></td>\n<td width=\"100\"><strong>Product Code</strong></td>\n<td width=\"138\"><strong>Apparent Attenuation</strong></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"116\">Bayern lager</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-114</td>\n<td width=\"138\">72–76%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"116\">German Bock</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-111</td>\n<td width=\"138\">70–76%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"116\">German lager I</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-106</td>\n<td width=\"138\">73–77%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"116\">Mexican lager</td>\n<td width=\"100\">OYL-113</td>\n<td width=\"138\">70–78%</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"116\">Oktoberfest</td>\n<td 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Creates a nice balance for all types of apples, pears, and other fruits. Allows fruit character to dominate the profile.</p>\n<p><strong>Wyeast #4184 Sweet Mead:</strong> Leaves 2 to 3 percent residual sugar in most Meads. Rich, fruity profile complements fruit Mead fermentation. Use additional nutrients for Mead making.</p>\n<p><strong>White Labs WLP715 Champagne Yeast:</strong> Classic yeast, used to produce champagne, Cider, dry Meads, dry wines, or to fully attenuate Barley Wines/strong Ales. Neutral.</p>\n<p><strong>White Labs</strong> <strong>WLP720 Sweet Mead/Wine Yeast:</strong> A wine yeast strain that’s less attenuate than WLP715, leaving some residual sweetness. Slightly fruity and will tolerate alcohol concentrations up to 15 percent. A good choice for sweet mead and cider, as well as blush wines, Gewürztraminer, Sauternes, and Riesling.</p>\n<p><strong>White Labs WLP775 English Cider Yeast:</strong> Classic cider yeast. Ferments dry, but retains fruit flavor. 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There are a variety of spirits and liquors available today, and you want to start with the essentials! For simple entertaining purposes, even on a limited budget, stock these items first:</p>\n<table width=\"490\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"179\">One 750 ml bottle of gin</td>\n<td width=\"311\">One 750 ml bottle of whiskey (bourbon, rye, Irish, or Canadian)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"179\">One 750 ml bottle of light or dark rum</td>\n<td width=\"311\">One 750 ml bottle of blended scotch</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"179\">One 750 ml bottle of blanco tequila</td>\n<td width=\"311\">One 750 ml bottle of white domestic wine</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"179\">One 750 ml bottle of vodka</td>\n<td width=\"311\">One 750 ml bottle of red domestic wine</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"179\">One 750 ml bottle of brandy or cognac</td>\n<td width=\"311\">Twelve 12-oz. bottles of beer (domestic or imported) and 12 cans of hard seltzer</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"179\">Three 750 ml bottles of the liqueurs and cordials of your choice (suggestions include Irish cream or coffee liqueur, an orange liqueur like Cointreau or Grand Marnier, a sweet or dry vermouth, amaretto, Chambord, Frangelico, and St-Germain)</td>\n<td width=\"311\">One 750 ml bottle of nonalcoholic spirit or twelve 12-oz. bottles of nonalcoholic beer</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n"},{"title":"Supplies for any contingency","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>If you plan on serving a variety of cocktails, you need some supplies, including the following mixers, garnishes, bar tools, and glasses.</p>\n<p>You’ll need one bottle of the following mixers for every five guests:</p>\n<table width=\"401\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Cola or diet cola</td>\n<td>Lime juice</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cranberry juice</td>\n<td>No-alcohol spirit</p>\n<p>Orange juice</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Energy drinks</p>\n<p>Ginger ale</td>\n<td>Pineapple juice</p>\n<p>Pomegranate juice</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Grapefruit juice</td>\n<td>Seltzer water or club soda</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Grenadine</td>\n<td>Tomato juice</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ginger Beer</td>\n<td>Tonic water</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lemon-lime soda</td>\n<td>&nbsp;</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lemon juice</td>\n<td>&nbsp;</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">&nbsp;</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<p>You also need these fruits, garnishes, and seasonings:</p>\n<table width=\"371\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Aromatic bitters</p>\n<p>Lemon and orange twists</td>\n<td width=\"211\">Salt and pepper</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Lime and lemon wedges</td>\n<td width=\"211\">Simple syrup or superfine sugar</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Maraschino cherries</td>\n<td width=\"211\">Tabasco sauce</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Olives</td>\n<td width=\"211\">Worcestershire sauce</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">Orange slices</td>\n<td width=\"211\"></td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<p>These bar tools make for easier cocktail creation:</p>\n<table width=\"457\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"228\">One cocktail shaker</td>\n<td>One Hawthorne strainer</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"228\">One mixing glass</td>\n<td width=\"228\">One Julep strainer</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"228\">One bar spoon</td>\n<td width=\"228\">One jigger</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"228\">One corkscrew</td>\n<td width=\"228\">One handled citrus juicer</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Here are the glasses that you should have on hand:</p>\n<table width=\"495\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"248\">Six 16 oz. pint glasses</td>\n<td>Six 12 oz. Collins glasses</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"248\">Four rocks glasses</td>\n<td width=\"248\">Four white wine glasses</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"248\">Four coupe glasses</td>\n<td width=\"248\">Four red wine glasses</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"248\">Six shot glasses</td>\n<td width=\"248\">Four Champagne flutes</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n"},{"title":"Classic cocktail recipes that are great for all occasions","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>The cocktail recipes listed here are classics for a reason — they taste good. Whether you’re a professional bartender or someone who likes to make cocktails at home, you should learn to make these classic recipes.</p>\n<h3>Bloody Mary</h3>\n<p>This cocktail is probably the most famous of the “hair of the dog” morning-after concoctions.</p>\n<p>Ingredients:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 oz. vodka</li>\n<li>4 oz. tomato juice</li>\n<li>Dash Worcestershire sauce</li>\n<li>Dash Tabasco sauce</li>\n<li>Dash salt and pepper</li>\n<li>Dash lemon juice</li>\n<li>Celery stalk for garnish</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Pour vodka over ice in a glass. Fill with tomato juice. Add a dash or two of Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and Tabasco sauce. Stir and garnish with a celery stalk.</p>\n<p>For those who enjoy their Bloody Marys spicy, add more Tabasco or even horseradish.</p>\n<h3>Cosmopolitan</h3>\n<p>The most popular drink of the new millennium.</p>\n<p>Ingredients:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 oz. citron vodka</li>\n<li>¾ oz. Cointreau</li>\n<li>¾ oz. lime juice</li>\n<li>½ oz. cranberry juice</li>\n<li>Lime wheel for garnish</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Shake with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with lime wheel.</p>\n<h3>Daiquiri</h3>\n<p>While this drink is often thought of frozen, the classic shaken version is delicious and offers a lot of fun variations.</p>\n<p>Ingredients:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 oz. light rum</li>\n<li>1 oz. fresh lime juice</li>\n<li>3/4 oz. simple syrup</li>\n<li>Lime twist for garnish</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Add all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lime twist.</p>\n<h3>Espresso Martini</h3>\n<p>This modern classic is one of the most popular cocktails and has a lot of dessert-like variations.</p>\n<p>Ingredients:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 oz. vodka</li>\n<li>1/2 oz. coffee liqueur</li>\n<li>1 oz. espresso</li>\n<li>1/2 oz. simple syrup</li>\n<li>Coffee beans for garnish</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Add all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with coffee beans.</p>\n<h3>Manhattan</h3>\n<p>A popular classic cocktail that was created at the Manhattan club in New York City.</p>\n<p>Ingredients:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 oz. rye whiskey</li>\n<li>1 oz. sweet vermouth</li>\n<li>2 dashes aromatic bitters</li>\n<li>Cherry for garnish</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Add all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a cherry.</p>\n<h3>Margarita</h3>\n<p>A great drink for a hot summer day.</p>\n<p>Ingredients:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 oz. tequila</li>\n<li>1 oz. Cointreau or triple sec</li>\n<li>1 oz. sweet and sour mix or lime juice</li>\n<li>Lime wheel for garnish</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Shake ingredients with ice or blend ingredients with crushed ice. Serve in a salt-rimmed glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.</p>\n<h3>Martini</h3>\n<p>A simple and elegant classic.</p>\n<p>Ingredients:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 oz. gin</li>\n<li>1 oz. dry vermouth</li>\n<li>Lemon twist or olive for garnish</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Add ingredients into a mixing glass with ice and stir. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist or an olive.</p>\n<h3>Mojito</h3>\n<p>This classic muddled cocktail is a great summer sip!</p>\n<p>Ingredients:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 oz. rum</li>\n<li>3/4 oz. simple syrup</li>\n<li>1/2 lime to make 3/4 oz. lime juice</li>\n<li>8–10 mint leaves</li>\n<li>1/4 oz. club soda</li>\n<li>Lime wedge and fresh mint for garnish</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Combine simple syrup, lime, and mint. Muddle ingredients to extract the juice of the limes. Fill glass halfway with crushed ice. Add rum and stir to combine. Top with more crushed ice and club soda. Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of fresh mint.</p>\n<h3>Negroni</h3>\n<p>This classic cocktail is from Italy. It has been said that it was originally a stronger riff on the Americano, which replaces the soda water with gin.</p>\n<p>Ingredients:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 oz. gin</li>\n<li>1 oz. Campari</li>\n<li>1 oz. sweet vermouth</li>\n<li>Orange peel for garnish</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Add all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice and stir. Strain into a rocks glass and garnish with an orange peel.</p>\n<h3>Old Fashioned</h3>\n<p>You will have a warm summer glow after this one!</p>\n<p>Ingredients:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 oz. bourbon or rye whiskey</li>\n<li>1/4 oz. simple syrup</li>\n<li>2–3 dashes Angostura bitters</li>\n<li>Orange peel or maraschino cherry for garnish</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Add all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice and stir. Strain into rocks glass and garnish with either orange peel or maraschino cherry.</p>\n<h3>White Russian</h3>\n<p>If you’re watching calories, you can use whole milk or half-and-half rather than cream. Skim and 2 percent milk produce unsatisfactory results. The Dude in <em>The Big Lebowski</em> settled for nondairy creamer powder in one scene; that option is for emergencies only.</p>\n<p>Ingredients:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>1-1/2 oz. vodka</li>\n<li>1/2 oz. Kahlúa</li>\n<li>1/2 oz. cream</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Shake ingredients and serve over ice in a rocks glass.</p>\n"}],"videoInfo":{"videoId":null,"name":null,"accountId":null,"playerId":null,"thumbnailUrl":null,"description":null,"uploadDate":null}},"sponsorship":{"sponsorshipPage":false,"backgroundImage":{"src":null,"width":0,"height":0},"brandingLine":"","brandingLink":"","brandingLogo":{"src":null,"width":0,"height":0},"sponsorAd":"","sponsorEbookTitle":"","sponsorEbookLink":"","sponsorEbookImage":{"src":null,"width":0,"height":0}},"primaryLearningPath":"Explore","lifeExpectancy":"Five years","lifeExpectancySetFrom":"2021-08-29T00:00:00+00:00","dummiesForKids":"no","sponsoredContent":"no","adInfo":"","adPairKey":[]},"status":"publish","visibility":"public","articleId":207781},{"headers":{"creationTime":"2016-03-26T18:19:13+00:00","modifiedTime":"2022-07-26T15:24:40+00:00","timestamp":"2022-09-14T18:19:48+00:00"},"data":{"breadcrumbs":[{"name":"Home, Auto, & Hobbies","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/33809"},"slug":"home-auto-hobbies","categoryId":33809},{"name":"Food & Drink","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/33839"},"slug":"food-drink","categoryId":33839},{"name":"Beverages","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/33840"},"slug":"beverages","categoryId":33840},{"name":"Beer","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/33843"},"slug":"beer","categoryId":33843}],"title":"Pairing Beer with Food","strippedTitle":"pairing beer with food","slug":"pairing-beer-with-food","canonicalUrl":"","seo":{"metaDescription":"Learn how you can choose a certain type of beer, such as an ale, lager, or stout, to pair nicely with certain types of foods.","noIndex":0,"noFollow":0},"content":"Although vintage wines and aged spirits can boast of a long companionship with haute cuisine, beer — until recently in some places — is often relegated to the backyard barbecue. But that’s wrong. Beer is only for thirst quenching as much as computers are only for number crunching and sports are only for boys. Get with it, folks; beer is for dining, too!\r\n\r\nAlthough it may have taken restaurateurs, gourmands, and culinary artistes forever to catch on to the concept of beer and food pairings, now that they have, it’s a hot ticket. And why not? Beer is considered the world’s most popular beverage, with craft beer increasing in popularity every day.\r\n\r\nAfter far too many years, the outlook for beer drinkers is rosé, or... rosy. Thanks to the enthusiasm of brewers, restaurateurs, and consumers of flavorful craft-brews, beer has reclaimed its rightful place on our dinner tables.\r\n<p class=\"Remember\">Good craft-brewed beer can be much more interesting than wine. It’s cool and refreshing and, depending on the style, can be much richer, more complex, and more flavorful than wine. Plus, if you have an average person’s budget and capacity, you’ll find that tasting several different beers during a meal is preferable to tasting several different wines.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" >Guessing at general guidelines</h2>\r\nWithin the sometimes intimidating world of wine and food, even the neophytes can lean on the old <i>red meat–red wine</i> axiom in a pinch. But beer drinkers have no such axiomatic, general guideline to fall back on, because none exists. And few people have a good enough grasp on the various beer styles and flavor profiles to easily make choices.\r\n\r\nActually, you’ll find it hard to go wrong when matching beer and food. What’s fun is trying to do better than not going wrong.\r\n\r\nEvery kind of food, conceivably, has an appropriate beer to accompany it. The beauty of beer is in its versatility. You can usually find a beer style that’s a natural match for a given food. Beer even works better than wine with some dishes, such as especially spicy or sour ones. And slightly acidic beers are great foils for rich foods.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab2\" >Substituting beer for wine</h2>\r\nThe lager beer category is the white wine equivalent. When compared with ales, lagers have the following characteristics:\r\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\">Generally lighter in body and color</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\">Narrower flavor profile and a high degree of drinkability (that is, tend to appeal to a wider audience)</p>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe ale category is the red wine equivalent. When compared with lagers, ales have these qualities:\r\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\">Typically darker</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\">Rounder, more robust and expressive</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\">Wider flavor profile and, thus, a lower drinkability (that is, tend to appeal to those with a more experienced beer palate)</p>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p class=\"Remember\">Just to keep you on your toes, keep in mind that these guidelines are really general — dark and full-bodied lagers exist just as surely as do light and mild ales.</p>\r\nNext time you’re about to go grape out of habit, consider a brew instead. This table offers a few good ideas.\r\n<table><caption>Beer Substitutions for Wine</caption>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Wine</th>\r\n<th>Suggested Beer Substitute</th>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Dry white wine</td>\r\n<td>Blonde Ale, Kölsch, or German Pils</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Dry red wine</td>\r\n<td>Fruit Lambic or Flanders Red Beer</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Champagne</td>\r\n<td>Light and spritzy Witbier, Lambic, or Berliner Weisse</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Brandy</td>\r\n<td>Spirituous Barleywine or Old Ale</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Port wine</td>\r\n<td>Intensely flavored Russian Imperial Stout</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p class=\"Remember\">Keep in mind that these suggested substitutions aren’t trading taste for taste but style for style. In other words, don’t expect the Imperial Stout to taste like a port wine; it’s simply serving the same enjoyable purpose as a rich and spirited after-dinner libation.</p>","description":"Although vintage wines and aged spirits can boast of a long companionship with haute cuisine, beer — until recently in some places — is often relegated to the backyard barbecue. But that’s wrong. Beer is only for thirst quenching as much as computers are only for number crunching and sports are only for boys. Get with it, folks; beer is for dining, too!\r\n\r\nAlthough it may have taken restaurateurs, gourmands, and culinary artistes forever to catch on to the concept of beer and food pairings, now that they have, it’s a hot ticket. And why not? Beer is considered the world’s most popular beverage, with craft beer increasing in popularity every day.\r\n\r\nAfter far too many years, the outlook for beer drinkers is rosé, or... rosy. Thanks to the enthusiasm of brewers, restaurateurs, and consumers of flavorful craft-brews, beer has reclaimed its rightful place on our dinner tables.\r\n<p class=\"Remember\">Good craft-brewed beer can be much more interesting than wine. It’s cool and refreshing and, depending on the style, can be much richer, more complex, and more flavorful than wine. Plus, if you have an average person’s budget and capacity, you’ll find that tasting several different beers during a meal is preferable to tasting several different wines.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" >Guessing at general guidelines</h2>\r\nWithin the sometimes intimidating world of wine and food, even the neophytes can lean on the old <i>red meat–red wine</i> axiom in a pinch. But beer drinkers have no such axiomatic, general guideline to fall back on, because none exists. And few people have a good enough grasp on the various beer styles and flavor profiles to easily make choices.\r\n\r\nActually, you’ll find it hard to go wrong when matching beer and food. What’s fun is trying to do better than not going wrong.\r\n\r\nEvery kind of food, conceivably, has an appropriate beer to accompany it. The beauty of beer is in its versatility. You can usually find a beer style that’s a natural match for a given food. Beer even works better than wine with some dishes, such as especially spicy or sour ones. And slightly acidic beers are great foils for rich foods.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab2\" >Substituting beer for wine</h2>\r\nThe lager beer category is the white wine equivalent. When compared with ales, lagers have the following characteristics:\r\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\">Generally lighter in body and color</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\">Narrower flavor profile and a high degree of drinkability (that is, tend to appeal to a wider audience)</p>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe ale category is the red wine equivalent. When compared with lagers, ales have these qualities:\r\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\">Typically darker</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\">Rounder, more robust and expressive</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\">Wider flavor profile and, thus, a lower drinkability (that is, tend to appeal to those with a more experienced beer palate)</p>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p class=\"Remember\">Just to keep you on your toes, keep in mind that these guidelines are really general — dark and full-bodied lagers exist just as surely as do light and mild ales.</p>\r\nNext time you’re about to go grape out of habit, consider a brew instead. This table offers a few good ideas.\r\n<table><caption>Beer Substitutions for Wine</caption>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Wine</th>\r\n<th>Suggested Beer Substitute</th>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Dry white wine</td>\r\n<td>Blonde Ale, Kölsch, or German Pils</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Dry red wine</td>\r\n<td>Fruit Lambic or Flanders Red Beer</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Champagne</td>\r\n<td>Light and spritzy Witbier, Lambic, or Berliner Weisse</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Brandy</td>\r\n<td>Spirituous Barleywine or Old Ale</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Port wine</td>\r\n<td>Intensely flavored Russian Imperial Stout</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p class=\"Remember\">Keep in mind that these suggested substitutions aren’t trading taste for taste but style for style. In other words, don’t expect the Imperial Stout to taste like a port wine; it’s simply serving the same enjoyable purpose as a rich and spirited after-dinner libation.</p>","blurb":"","authors":[{"authorId":10006,"name":"Marty Nachel","slug":"marty-nachel","description":" <p><b>Marty Nachel</b> has been involved in the craft beer industry for over 30 years as a homebrewer, homebrew supply shop owner, book author, professional beer judge, brewery salesperson, corporate beer trainer, and beer educator. Few people have the same level of expertise and experience in the field.</p> ","hasArticle":false,"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/authors/10006"}},{"authorId":10007,"name":"Steve Ettlinger","slug":"steve-ettlinger","description":" <b>Marty Nachel</b> is a beer educator, an award-winning homebrewer, a BJCP Certified Beer Judge, on the panel of professional beer judges at the Great American Beer Festival, and a former beer evaluator at the Beverage Testing Institute. 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The following points lay out some of these basic ground rules for happy food and wine relations, which work toward highlighting the positive sides of either the food or wine, or both, and downplaying the negative aspects. Follow these suggestions and you’ll be a little closer to food and wine harmony.</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Match weight with weight.</b> Serve dry, light-bodied, low alcohol wines with light dishes (raw/fresh, crunchy, low fat, and high acid). Serve full-bodied, ripe, high alcohol, creamy-textured wines with heavy foods (including foods that contain a lot of dairy or animal fat, protein, rich sauces, and so on).</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Serve high acid wines with high acid foods.</b> For example, serve a dry Riesling, tart Sauvignon Blanc, or zesty Sangiovese with salads dressed with vinaigrette, goat’s cheese, tomato-based dishes, and such.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Avoid tannic wines with fatty/oily fish.</b> For example, avoid a big, chewy Cabernet Sauvignon or Malbec with mackerel, black cod, salmon, or any other fish rich in Omega-3 fatty acids.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Soften tannic wines with salty, fatty, protein-rich foods. </b>Tannic wines are astringent and mouth-puckering, so a protein-rich food, such as well marbled beef properly seasoned with salt softens the astringency sensation.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Serve salty foods with high acid wines.</b> For example, serve Gamay (such as Beaujolais) or Barbera from Northern Italy with cured meats, or Italian Pinot Grigio with anything containing soy sauce.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Serve off-dry or sweet wines with slightly sweet or sweet foods.</b> Remember: The wine should always be as sweet or sweeter than what’s on the plate.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n"},{"title":"Considering versatile white wines and bubbly","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>Serve any of these crisp, dry whites with just about any food, and you can avoid natural taste disasters. These versatile white wines (and Champagne) are also great when the meal includes multiple dishes on the table at the same time. Note that the regions or appellations and countries listed in brackets next to the grape are the archetypes, but not the only source of these versatile wines.</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Unoaked Chardonnay (Chablis, France)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre, France)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Muscadet (Loire Valley, France)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Pinot Gris (also known as Pinot Grigio) (Alsace, France and Northern Italy)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Grüner Veltliner (Austria)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Albariño (Rias Baixas, Spain, Vinho Verde, Portugal)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Riesling (Germany; international)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Chenin Blanc (Loire Valley, South Africa)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Semillon (Hunter Valley, Australia)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Champagne (France; as well as most sparkling wine)</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n"},{"title":"Pairing food with versatile red and pink wines","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>When you’re not sure what wine to serve, look to one of these zesty, not too oaky, low tannin (not overly mouth-puckering) reds or anything similar in style. Remember that the more expensive the wine, the more distinctive it will be (or should be), but also the less food-versatile it will be. Inexpensive reds are generally more easy-going. The countries, regions, or appellations shown are where to find the original archetypes of the style, but not the only source.</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Pinot Noir (basic Bourgogne Rouge, France)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Gamay (Beaujolais, France)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Barbera (Barbera d’Asti, Italy)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Sangiovese (basic Chianti, Italy)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Valpolicella (blend; Italy)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Grenache (Côtes du Rhône, France)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Cabernet Franc (Chinon or Bourgeuil, France)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Merlot (soft and fruity, new world–style, such as Central Valley, Chile)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero or Rioja, Spain)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Dry Rosé (blend; Côtes de Provence, France)</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n"},{"title":"Dealing with spice when you pair wine and food","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>Really spicy foods can ruin the enjoyment of wine (or anything else you drink alongside), but mildly spicy foods can be paired effectively. When your dishes include a lot of spice, follow these tips to ensure you find a pairing that works:</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Choose low-moderate alcohol, off-dry or sweet wines.</b> These wines lessen the burn.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Serve wines (even red wines) chilled.</b> Cool liquids provide some temporary temperature relief.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Select ripe, fruity, higher alcohol wines that have the body and implicitly sweet fruit flavor to handle spice.</b> Because <i>capsaicin</i>, the compound responsible for the burn in chiles, is soluble in alcohol, choose wines up to 14 percent alcohol. Wines with alcohol higher than 14 percent increase the burn, however.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Avoid really oaky, tannic wines.</b> Spice exaggerates oaky flavors, and tannins become more astringent and mouth-drying, neither of which are positive changes.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n"},{"title":"Serving wine and cheese: What works well","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>Far from foolproof, cheese can be tough on wine. And contrary to popular belief, whites often fair better than reds. 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Knowing a handful of colorful beer descriptors comes in handy when discussing beer with others. Here’s a sample list to get you started:</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Aggressive:</strong> Boldly assertive aroma and/or taste</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Balanced:</strong> Malt and hops in similar proportions; equal representation of malt sweetness and hop bitterness in the flavor — especially at the finish</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Complex:</strong> Multidimensional; many flavors and sensations on the palate</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Crisp:</strong> Highly carbonated; effervescent</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Diacetyl:</strong> Buttery or butterscotchy aroma or flavor</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Estery:</strong> Fruity aromas</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Floral:</strong> Full of aromas reminiscent of flowers</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Fruity:</strong> Flavors reminiscent of various fruits</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Hoppy:</strong> Herbal, earthy, spicy, or citric aromas and flavors of hops</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Malty:</strong> Grainy, caramel-like; can be sweet or dry</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Roasty/toasty:</strong> Malt (roasted grain) flavors</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Robust:</strong> Rich and full-bodied</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The following are two other terms commonly used to describe a beer, but they don’t describe taste:</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><em>Mouthfeel</em> is the tactile sensory experience of the whole inside of the mouth and throat — warmth (alcohol) in the throat, dryness, carbonation, and so on — and includes a sense of body.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><em>Body</em> describes the sensation of fullness, or viscosity, of a beer on the palate, ranging from watery to creamy; beer is generally described as thin-, light-, medium-, or full-bodied.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n"},{"title":"Unusual beer styles and great beer brands to try at least once","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>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 types of beers that every beer drinker taste at least once:</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Belgian Fruit Lambic: </strong>Well-aged ale with surprising, effusive fruit aroma and taste; intoxicating fragrance</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Doppelbock: </strong>Strong, dark, and caramel-like Bock Beer with two times the flavor and body of Bock (doppel your pleasure, doppel your fun)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Imperial Stout: </strong>Dark, rich, and creamy Stout with complex grain flavors; a brew to chew</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Rauchbier: </strong>Oktoberfest beer made with a portion of beechwood-smoked malt; delicious and unique but takes somewhat of an acquired taste (great with smoked cheese or sausage)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Witbier: </strong>Perfumy Belgian Wheat Beer made with orange rind and coriander seed; like nothing else in the beer world</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Certain brands of beer have become synonymous with distinctly different flavor profiles. The following short list includes some of the more famous brands along with a couple others that are still cultivating a following. True beer lovers should taste all of them at least once.</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Guinness Stout</strong> <strong>(Ireland):</strong> Dark, dry, smooth, and roasty, with a creamy head; the perfect sipping pint</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Pilsner Urquell</strong> <strong>(Czech Republic):</strong> Crisp and hoppy with a touch of malty sweetness; the original, classic Pilsner beer</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Rodenbach Grand Cru</strong> <strong>(Belgium):</strong> Sharply sour but refreshing, with fresh fruity notes; beer masquerading as Burgundy wine</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Samichlaus</strong> <strong>(Austria):</strong> Incredibly malty-rich and spirited; a terrific tipple for the Christmas holidays</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Samuel Adams Utopias</strong> <strong>(United States):</strong> Throat-warming malt complexity with hints of oak, like no beer you’ve ever had; that’s why you sip it like a brandy</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n"},{"title":"Buying the freshest beer","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>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.</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Don’t buy bottled beer that’s coated in a layer of dust and/or has any flakes, chunks, or floaters in it.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Always consume beer from growlers before it goes flat — usually in the first 24 to 36 hours.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Look for freshness dates and buy only beer that isn’t past the freshness date.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">If you have the choice, buy beer that’s refrigerated rather than beer that’s sitting on a shelf.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Don’t buy beer that is or has been sitting in the sun.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n"},{"title":"Serving beer properly","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>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:</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Make sure the beer is at proper serving temperature. Lighter bodied and lighter colored beers can be served cold (40 to 44 degrees Fahrenheit, 4 to 6 degrees Celsius), but darker beers should be served a bit warmer (44 to 48 degrees Fahrenheit, 6 to 9 degrees Celsius). High octane brews can even be served at room temperature.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Always pour the beer into a (clean) glass. Doing so releases a lot of the CO2, which increases the beer’s aromatics while reducing your carbonation intake (and, thus, your aromatics).</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Though not absolutely essential, using certain beer glasses (such as Pilsner glasses, Weissbier glasses, wine flutes, and brandy snifters) can enhance your sipping experience.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n"},{"title":"Tasting and evaluating beer wisely","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>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:</p>\n<ol class=\"level-one\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Purposely pour the beer to create at least two fingers depth of head in the glass.</p>\n<p class=\"child-para\">Creating a decent head also creates a fuller aromatic bouquet.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Experience the beer’s aroma first because aromatics dissipate quickly.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Look at the beer’s color and clarity.</p>\n<p class=\"child-para\">The color and clarity of beer changes from style to style, so don’t expect all beers to look the same.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">When tasting the beer, try to discern the various flavors of the primary ingredients — malt, hops, yeast, and so on. Note fruitiness and warmth (if any).</p>\n<p class=\"child-para\">In addition, pay attention to whether the beer is sweet, dry, or acidic, as well as where those flavors are experienced (foretaste, midtaste, aftertaste).</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Determine the body and texture of the beer.</p>\n<p class=\"child-para\">The body may be full, medium, or thin; texture may be watery, creamy, chewy, gassy, and so on.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Reflect on the beer.</p>\n<p class=\"child-para\">After tasting the beer and discerning its various flavors, aromas, and textures, decide whether the various parts of the beer work harmoniously to create an enjoyable beverage.</p>\n</li>\n</ol>\n"},{"title":"Creating a delicious dining experience with beer","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>Beer makes an excellent accompaniment to many different foods. The following beer and food pairing tips can help enhance your overall dining experience:</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">A very general rule is to think of lagers as the beer equivalent to white wine and ales as the red wine equivalent.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">The best pairings occur when beer is used to either cut, contrast, or complement the dish. 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The following list describes each of the major Italian white whites:</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Asti:</b> Sparkling wine made from Moscato grapes around Asti, in Piedmont. Deliciously sweet, low in alcohol, with pronounced fruity and floral flavors. Usually non-vintage, but freshness and youth are essential to its quality.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Frascati: </b>From the Frascati area, south of Rome, and mainly Trebbiano grapes. Dry or slightly off-dry, light-bodied, and un-oaked with crisp acidity and subdued flavor.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Gavi: </b>Dry, medium-bodied wine from Cortese grapes in the Gavi area of Piedmont. Typically crisp and un-oaked (sometimes slightly oaky) with delicate notes of honey, apples, and minerals.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Orvieto: </b>A generally medium-bodied wine made mainly from Grechetto grapes around Orvieto, in the Umbria region. Dry, crisp, with flavors of pear and apple and a pleasantly bitter finish.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Pinot Grigio: </b>Generally light-bodied, dry, and crisp, with subdued aromas and flavors and no oakiness. Made from Pinot Gris grapes, usually in Northeastern Italy. Wines from Collio or Alto-Adige DOCs (controlled origin denomination) are usually the best.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Soave: </b>From the Soave zone in the Veneto region, made mainly from Garganega grapes. Generally dry, crisp, un-oaked, and light- or medium-bodied, with subdued flavors of pear, apple, or peach.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Verdicchio: </b>Dry, medium-bodied, crisp white with minerally flavor and a sea-air freshness. From Verdicchio grapes in the Marche region.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n"},{"title":"Major Italian red wines","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>Italian red wines bring up the image of grape-stomping parties that provide fun for the whole village. Fortunately, you don&#8217;t have to press the grapes yourself to enjoy a bottle of good Italian red wine. The major reds are described in the following list:</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Amarone: </b>Lusty, full-bodied wine from partially-dried Corvina grapes, in the Veneto region. Dry and firm wine, but its ripe, concentrated fruitiness suggests sweetness. Needs rich, savory foods or flavorful cheeses.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Barbaresco: </b>Similar to Barolo, from the same grape in a nearby area, but generally a tad lighter in body and slightly more approachable. Drinks best at 8 to 15 years of age, depending on the producer.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Barbera: </b>Varietal wine produced mainly in the Piedmont region. Dry, light- or medium-bodied, with intense berry flavor, mouth-watering acidity, and little tannin. Particularly versatile with food. Many of the best wines are from the Alba or Asti zones.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Barolo: </b>Dry, full-bodied, magisterial wine from Nebbiolo grapes in the Barolo area of Piedmont. Has complex aromas and flavors of strawberries, tar, herbs, and earth, as well as a firm, tannic structure. Drinks best at 10 to 20 years of age, depending on the producer.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Brunello di Montalcino: </b>Full-bodied, intense, concentrated wine from Sangiovese grapes grown in the Montalcino zone of Tuscany. Dry and quite tannic, it drinks best when it&#8217;s at least 15 years old.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Chianti: </b>Very dry, medium-bodied, moderately tannic wine with lovely tart-cherry flavor, mainly from Sangiovese grapes grown in the Chianti area of Tuscany. &#8220;Chianti Classico&#8221; is often the best. Some wines are good young; wines labeled <i>riserva,</i> and pricier wines, are generally more concentrated and age-worthy.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Lambrusco: </b>Most commonly a sweet, fizzy wine with delicious, grapey flavors. Made from Lambrusco grapes usually in the Emilia-Romagna region. Dry and sparkling styles also exist.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Montepulciano d&#8217;Abruzzo: </b>Generally medium-bodied and flavorful with red fruits and a slightly vegetal note. Lighter examples are smooth and easy to drink; the best wines are concentrated and denser in texture. From the Montepulciano grape, in the Abruzzo region.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Salice Salentino: </b>Dry, full-bodied wine from Negroamaro grapes in part of the Puglia region. Generally has somewhat intense aromas and flavors of ripe, plummy, baked fruit, and rich, dense texture. Suitable with robust foods.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Valpolicella: </b>Medium-bodied wine mainly from Corvina grapes in the Valpolicella area of Veneto region. Dry, lean, and only moderately tannic, with more or less intense cherry aromas and flavors. Some versions, such as single-vineyard wines, are particularly good.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Vino Nobile di Montepulciano:</b> Medium-bodied, dry, and lean, with red cherry flavor, similar to Chianti but slightly fuller. 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Beer Homebrewing For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Cheat Sheet / Updated 10-05-2022

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 out the hierarchy of beers chart so you know what category and type of beer you want to homebrew and possibly enter into competition.

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Bartending Bartending For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Cheat Sheet / Updated 09-09-2022

Good bartenders pride themselves on being knowledgeable about cocktail recipes and proficient in the art of properly serving their guests and patrons. With a healthy repertoire of popular mixed drink recipes and the right ingredients at your fingertips, you can be the life of any gathering.

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Beer Pairing Beer with Food

Article / Updated 07-26-2022

Although vintage wines and aged spirits can boast of a long companionship with haute cuisine, beer — until recently in some places — is often relegated to the backyard barbecue. But that’s wrong. Beer is only for thirst quenching as much as computers are only for number crunching and sports are only for boys. Get with it, folks; beer is for dining, too! Although it may have taken restaurateurs, gourmands, and culinary artistes forever to catch on to the concept of beer and food pairings, now that they have, it’s a hot ticket. And why not? Beer is considered the world’s most popular beverage, with craft beer increasing in popularity every day. After far too many years, the outlook for beer drinkers is rosé, or... rosy. Thanks to the enthusiasm of brewers, restaurateurs, and consumers of flavorful craft-brews, beer has reclaimed its rightful place on our dinner tables. Good craft-brewed beer can be much more interesting than wine. It’s cool and refreshing and, depending on the style, can be much richer, more complex, and more flavorful than wine. Plus, if you have an average person’s budget and capacity, you’ll find that tasting several different beers during a meal is preferable to tasting several different wines. Guessing at general guidelines Within the sometimes intimidating world of wine and food, even the neophytes can lean on the old red meat–red wine axiom in a pinch. But beer drinkers have no such axiomatic, general guideline to fall back on, because none exists. And few people have a good enough grasp on the various beer styles and flavor profiles to easily make choices. Actually, you’ll find it hard to go wrong when matching beer and food. What’s fun is trying to do better than not going wrong. Every kind of food, conceivably, has an appropriate beer to accompany it. The beauty of beer is in its versatility. You can usually find a beer style that’s a natural match for a given food. Beer even works better than wine with some dishes, such as especially spicy or sour ones. And slightly acidic beers are great foils for rich foods. Substituting beer for wine The lager beer category is the white wine equivalent. When compared with ales, lagers have the following characteristics: Generally lighter in body and color Narrower flavor profile and a high degree of drinkability (that is, tend to appeal to a wider audience) The ale category is the red wine equivalent. When compared with lagers, ales have these qualities: Typically darker Rounder, more robust and expressive Wider flavor profile and, thus, a lower drinkability (that is, tend to appeal to those with a more experienced beer palate) Just to keep you on your toes, keep in mind that these guidelines are really general — dark and full-bodied lagers exist just as surely as do light and mild ales. Next time you’re about to go grape out of habit, consider a brew instead. This table offers a few good ideas. Beer Substitutions for Wine Wine Suggested Beer Substitute Dry white wine Blonde Ale, Kölsch, or German Pils Dry red wine Fruit Lambic or Flanders Red Beer Champagne Light and spritzy Witbier, Lambic, or Berliner Weisse Brandy Spirituous Barleywine or Old Ale Port wine Intensely flavored Russian Imperial Stout Keep in mind that these suggested substitutions aren’t trading taste for taste but style for style. In other words, don’t expect the Imperial Stout to taste like a port wine; it’s simply serving the same enjoyable purpose as a rich and spirited after-dinner libation.

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Beer Unusual Beer Styles and Great Beer Brands to Try at Least Once

Article / Updated 05-04-2022

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 types of beers that every beer drinker should taste at least once: Belgian Fruit Lambic: Well-aged ale with surprising, effusive fruit aroma and taste; intoxicating fragrance Doppelbock: Strong, dark, and caramel-like Bock Beer with two times the flavor and body of Bock (doppel your pleasure, doppel your fun) Imperial Stout: Dark, rich, and creamy Stout with complex grain flavors; a brew to chew Rauchbier: Oktoberfest beer made with a portion of beechwood-smoked malt; delicious and unique but takes somewhat of an acquired taste (great with smoked cheese or sausage) Witbier: Perfumy Belgian Wheat Beer made with orange rind and coriander seed; like nothing else in the beer world Certain brands of beer have become synonymous with distinctly different flavor profiles. The following short list includes some of the more famous brands along with a couple others that are still cultivating a following. True beer lovers should taste all of them at least once. Guinness Stout (Ireland): Dark, dry, smooth, and roasty, with a creamy head; the perfect sipping pint Pilsner Urquell (Czech Republic): Crisp and hoppy with a touch of malty sweetness; the original, classic Pilsner beer Rodenbach Grand Cru (Belgium): Sharply sour but refreshing, with fresh fruity notes; beer masquerading as Burgundy wine Samichlaus (Austria): Incredibly malty-rich and spirited; a terrific tipple for the Christmas holidays Samuel Adams Utopias (United States): Throat-warming malt complexity with hints of oak, like no beer you’ve ever had; that’s why you sip it like a brandy

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Wine Home Winemaking For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Cheat Sheet / Updated 03-17-2022

Making wine at home lets you explore your creative side — from choosing the perfect grapes to learning the lingo of wine-speak. Making your own wine is also a great way to unleash your inner science geek. You need to calculate conversions, understand wine chemistry (including sugar and pH levels), and regulate temperatures, all while paying attention to the basic laws of home winemaking.

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Wine Pairing Food & Wine For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Cheat Sheet / Updated 03-14-2022

Food and wine pairing isn’t a matter of life or death. But isn’t life a little better with a good taste in your mouth? Starting with wine you like (and food you enjoy, too) is ground zero. All the other delicious considerations that lead to outstanding moments of tasting pleasure come after. To make your food and wine pairing memorable, start with a versatile wine — one that agrees with a wide range of foods — and things won’t go far wrong. Then consider a handful of taste, texture, and aromatic elements, and you may just find some magic.

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Wine French Wine For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Cheat Sheet / Updated 03-09-2022

Choosing a French wine means understanding how to read and pronounce French wine names and words you find on the label, the variety of grape specific to certain French wines, and getting the best value of a French wine.

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Beer Beer For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Cheat Sheet / Updated 02-17-2022

Quality 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 daunting experience into an enjoyable one. Start with a list of handy beer descriptors, along with some great beer styles and brands to try. Then check out some pointers for buying, serving, tasting, evaluating, and dining with beer.

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Wine Italian Wine For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Cheat Sheet / Updated 02-11-2022

To enjoy Italian wine, all you have to do is drink it. But if you want to get just a bit under the grape skin, you can explore the major varieties of Italian red and white wines, the grapes they're made from, and how to say their names.

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Bartending Setting Up Your Home Bar for Entertaining

Article / Updated 09-27-2021

When doing any sort of entertaining, one of the biggest hassles is trying to figure how to set up your bar. Here are a few tips for setting up your home bar. Set up a traffic flow for your party Keep the bar as far as possible from your food and snacks. This prevents large groups of people from staying in one area. If possible, base a wine and beer bar in one area and a cocktail bar in another. Keep your bar in or near the kitchen Cleaning up spills is a lot easier in your kitchen. What's more, you'll do a lot less running around if you are close to the sink and refrigerator. If you have to set up your bar in another location, put a small rug or cloth under and behind the bar to protect the floor or carpet. And no matter where your bar is, use a strong, steady table to avoid tipping or collapsing. Serve smartly Your party will run smoothly and your guests will be happy if you take the following suggestions to heart: Use nothing larger than a shot glass for shots, and do not serve doubles to your guests. You aren't doing anyone any favors by overserving. If a recipe calls for 1-1/2 oz. of vodka, use just that amount. All mixed drinks should not exceed 2 oz. of liquor. Use lower proof products if they're available. Have fruit punch available for those "light" drinkers. Have alcohol-free drinks available, plus coffee and tea. Use only clean, fresh ice and fruit. If possible, chill glasses and do not put them out until five minutes before the party begins. When serving hot drinks, make sure that the cups or glasses have handles. Use scoops, tongs, or large spoons to serve ice. Never use your hands. If you do not have bottle pourers, rub wax paper over the tip of liquor bottles to prevent dripping. Close the bar an hour to an hour and a half before the end of the party. If possible, hire a professional bartender.

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