How to store beer
The natural enemies of beer are heat, light and movement. So when storing beer, whether for a couple of days or for a few years, you are looking for somewhere away from natural or artificial light, and...
View ArticleHow to pour a beer
Perhaps the critical lesson about pouring a beer well is that it should be poured into a glass, not straight into your mouth. Drinking directly from the bottle or can deprives you of the beer’s...
View ArticleExpert tasting
Enjoyment of great beer does not demand some special tasting talent. All is required is an open mind, an interest in beer, and a keenness to find aromas and flavours without fear of mockery.
View ArticleGlassware
Over time glass manufacturers have designed different glass shapes to unfold the flavours of different beer styles. A well designed glass with the appropriate shape will enhance the volatile aromas and...
View ArticleGuide to Beer & Cider Award Classes
The style guidelines set out parameters for colour, alcohol, bitterness, ingredients which can and cannot be used, flaws which should not be present and an indication of desired characteristics. In...
View ArticleBest in Class Food Matches
Having set out my five guidelines for matching beer and food it is important to note that there really is no substitute for experimentation and tasting – lots of tasting. Ultimately it is about what...
View ArticleBeer trivia
What does "rule of thumb" and goats have to do with beer? This selection of beer trivia will have you amazed...
View ArticleWhat is beer?
Globally, people drink close to 150 billion litres of beer a year, making it the world’s most popular alcoholic drink and the third most popular liquid overall after water and tea.
View ArticleBeer and food matching
Great beers and ciders can be matched with fine food in exactly the same way that fine wines can. There are a few guidelines but matching outstanding food and excellent beer will always be an art, not...
View ArticleBeer Expertise
What gives each beer it's distinctive taste, and which is better - bottles or cans? Become an expert in the interesting world of beer.
View ArticleBasic Beer
Discover the world of beer, including how it's made and learn about the different classes and flavours of beer.
View ArticleBeer Expertise
What gives each beer it's distinctive taste, and which is better - bottles or cans? Become an expert in the interesting world of beer.
View ArticleBeer Tasting
How you pour your beer, and the glass you use can affect the taste of your beer. Learn the aromas to look for and how to taste beer.
View ArticleBasic Beer
Discover the world of beer, including how it's made and learn about the different classes and flavours of beer.
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