Topic: Brewing History
Reviving Extinct German Beer Styles
MEMBERS ONLYLurking in the dark recesses of beer history are many formerly famous brews that are now all but forgotten. This is particularly true in countries with old beer cultures, such as Great
A Very English Ale Revolution
MEMBERS ONLYNew laws, increased infrastructure, and changing views in the latter half of the 19th century had an impact on nearly every facet of British culture, including beer. We review how this time in British history helped shape the English beer styles as we know them today.
Pre-Prohibition Lager
MEMBERS ONLYCan you believe there was a time before Budweiser? It may be a ubiquitous presence in the US (and around the world) today, but Budweiser has a long history. In fact, the
The Mysteries of Dark Lagers
MEMBERS ONLYExplore the mysterious history of dark lagers; from when they were dark unintentionally to purposely, and the rise of bottom-fermented beers in Bavaria. Plus: 6 dark lager recipes.
Isle of Man
FREEWith just four breweries producing beer for 80,000 residents, Isle of Man in the North Sea is an offshoot in United Kingdom beer culture. It now finds itself at a point where new-age beers and historic styles live side-by-side. Learn about the brewing culture and techniques, plus 3 Isle of Man clone recipes.
Munich Dunkel: The original brown lager of Bavaria
FREEMunich dunkel captures historical Bavarian brewing in a glass: Munich malt, decoction mashing, and clean, smooth lager character.
Belgian Blond Ale: The best known Belgian Abbey beer
MEMBERS ONLYSome people have asked me how I choose the styles to write about in this column. At the start, it was easy — I just started writing about new styles in the
Beers From the Top of the World
MEMBERS ONLY“Denmark?” my wife asks, slightly incredulously. “Denmark,” I say. It was Valentine’s Day 2010 and my wife and I had just finished up a fairly extensive beer tasting of commercial offerings of
Take Me to Your Liter
MEMBERS ONLYOne of the things that makes drinking beer in Germany unique from North America is that depending where in the country you are, the beer style you find will be different. Take a beer-style tour of Germany to discover some of the most notable German beer styles (plus recipes) and the regions they come from.
Raw Ale
FREEA whole other type of beer exists in northern Europe known as “raw ale.” It is not so much a style, but rather a technique. The major feature that sets raw ale apart is that it is never boiled. Learn the history, stories, and techniques behind raw ale.
Make Mine a Ballantine
MEMBERS ONLYDuring the late 1960s and 1970s, when I was young and did a fair amount of traveling, one beer I was fond of was Ballantine XXX Ale. It was an ale rather
Burton Ale: Style Profile
MEMBERS ONLYBurton ale was the beer that originally put Burton on the map, beer-wise. It pre-dates IPA, and was a big export beer to the Baltic countries from about 1740 to 1822.