Making Vienna Lager: Tips from the Pros

For those that love big, bold Trappist-style beers, the Belgian dark strong ale is the pinnacle. Learn some of the secrets to crafting a version of this style that would make a monk sing.

“Light” or “low-calorie” beers make up a huge segment of beer sales for macrobreweries, which leads some to believe a beer needs to be bland in flavor in order to be low in calories. However, there are techniques and ingredients that can be used to cut calories in any beer style for those who want to enjoy a tasty homebrew while also watching their calorie-intake.