Homebrewers: How to choose your hops?
Explore our complete guide to choosing the ideal hops for your beer. Discover the secrets of bittering and aromatic varieties for unique flavors and successful brewing.
A History of Kveik
Kveik is an amazing, all-purpose yeast originating from Scandinavia. In recent years, Kveik has generated a lot of excitement and awakened thirst in North America. But what exactly is it? Columnist and speaker Martin Thibault unravels the history of this fabulous yeast over a beer.
What gives Mexican Lagers that signature flavor?
There is something quite unique about the taste of a Mexican Lager. Widely popular in the U.S., the styles whose its signature taste to a hefty dose of corn. Let’s take a deep dive into this famous beer style.
What is the strongest beer in Canada?
What is the strongest beer available in Canada? For those who can stomach the fire, we have listed for you the strongest beers available in the country of the Maple Leaf. The strongest beer in Canada, as of January 2023, was 25 Édition by Brasseurs du Monde, weighing in at 25% ABV (alcohol per volume).…
Pontoon Brewing – History & Review
Located in Sandy Springs and Tucker, Georgia, Pontoon Brewing has become a beacon for crafting awesomely scrumptious beer for the “Pontoon Lifestyle.” Founded in 2013 by longtime pals and home brewers Mike Allison and Mark Smith, Pontoon Brewing embodies the idea that every beer, like every person, has a unique story. In 2023, Pontoon Brewing…
How Much is a Case of Beer in Ontario?
In Ontario, the cost of a case of 24 bottle of Molson Canadian beer costs $45.50 as of July 2023. The average cost in the rest of Canada is $40 to $47. The Cool Beer Brewing Company produces one of the most affordable beers in the province, at just about 42$ for a case of…
Pilsner is Back in Vogue – Here’s Why
More and more brewers understand how to make great pilsners now compared to years past when they were relegated to second-tier status on draft lines behind pale ales, stouts, and IPAs. This understanding means that there are now plenty of great pilsners available on draft all over the country, meaning craft drinkers don’t have to…
Lactic acid bacteria and beer: what you need to know!
Fine weather is just around the corner! This is the time of year when breweries start offering us sour beers. We’ve all tried a fruit beer sour enough to pickle our tongues, but how do brewers do it? With the help of lactic acid bacteria.
Ale and Lager : What is the difference?
The origin of the word lager comes from the German verb lagern, meaning to store. Of course, it refers to bottom-fermented beers, which require a longer storage period due to fermentation. In short, while the word lager is indeed the origin of a category of beer, the word ale is more of a paradox, since…
The Myth of Mexican Vienna Lager: history geopolitics, and revolution
This a well-known story. Emperor Maximilian I, an Austrian noble brought to Mexico by the French, is said to have introduced Vienna Lager to Mexico so that he could enjoy his native beer in his new homeland. He supposedly ordered the construction of a brewery to produce Viennese beers. The brewery was built in Orizaba,…
Brettanomyces in Beer : What you should know
What sets Brettanomyces apart from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the traditional beer yeast? First and foremost, it’s their ability to digest sugars. The presence of certain enzymes (alpha-glucosidase) allows Brettanomyces to break down more complex sugars than traditional yeast. This means that Brettanomyces can digest very complex sugars that traditional yeast cannot. Thanks to their voracity, beers…
The Art of Fermentation: Spontaneous vs. Cultivated Yeasts
Brettanomyces, saccharomyces bayanus, saccharomyces cerevisiae, bruxellensis, claussenii, lactobacilli… Does that ring a bell? With this lexical field of wild yeasts, we explore a whole world of beer wort fermentation. Are you interested in learning a little more about the subject? Let’s go on an adventure together! How does yeast work? What are the types of…
