Are you thinking about getting into craft or home brewing? There’s a good chance that you’ll receive a lot of unsolicited advice about how you should make your beer. Some of that advice can be good. In many instances, however, beginning home brewers mean well, but don’t really have the experience to lend any meaningful advice to another beginner. You …

If you love beer, then you need to have a growler. Period. A beer growler is a vessel that is used to transport beer. A good growler must be air-tight. Most are made out of glass, but stainless steel or ceramic growlers will get the job done. When you want to take draft beer somewhere, a growler is your best …

Before attempting to install your brand-new outdoor kegerator, it is imperative that it be correctly assembled. Many kegerators ship as “some assembly required,” so follow all manufacturer’s instructions regarding such assembly. If you are unsure about how the kegerator has been assembled, do not proceed with the installation. For those who are confident about the assembly of their kegerator, here …

Is it possible to put homebrew into a great outdoor kegerator? The short answer is: yes. Absolutely. The process of doing so is a bit more complicated. If you are making your own homebrew and want to use a kegerator, then you’re going to need to start kegging your own beer. It’s convenient, can save you money in the long …

Having a good beer is nice. Having a good beer with a great head is even better. The only problem is that the foamy layer that is on top of the beer can be unpredictable. Sometimes it is thick and luxurious. At other times, it looks like something that was dug up with a few dinosaur fossils. Why does this …

Some beers are better warm. Some beers are better cold. Then there are the beers that are better when they are 9 days old, no matter what the temperature. Each type of beer has its advocates and critics. The bottom line with beer and proper temperature, however, is this: there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Every beer is a little different. …

Do you remember your first beer? For many, the first taste of beer is warm, bitter, and about as close to disgusting as one can get. That’s because the beer that many prefer to drink tends to be heavy, slightly bitter, and with a good tone to the flavor profile. For a beginner not used to that flavor and density, …

Beer can come in many forms: carbonated, nitrogenated, or both. Because the beer is injected with gas, it can give you gas. That means a few beers will likely lead to a few farts. It’s not just the carbonation that makes beer want to provide some bloating to your digestive tract. The ingredients which can be found in most beers, …

You peek into the refrigerator. Sure enough, there are a few beers there. Since you’re thirsty, you grab a cold one, crack it open, and begin to drink it. The flavor is a little off, but it certainly tastes like cold beer going down. You ignore the flavor change and finish the beer. Then you notice that the “best before” …

If you look at the average beer can, bottle, or growler, you’ll find that there is an expiration date printed on the container. There may also be a “born on” date that lets you know when the beer was bottled. Because these dates are printed on the container, it means that beer technically does expire. Be sure to read: What …