MUNICH — Lager, the world’s most popular beer, originated more than 400 years ago in Bavaria due to a brewing accident, according to recent study. Researchers say the yeast used for brewing cold beer, known as Saccharomyces Pastorianus, emerged at the court of Maximilian the Great in Munich. This was the result of an accidental …
Who doesn’t love a delicious Mexican beer? Cervezas from south of the border are wildly popular in the United States, often a go-to on sunny days or with good food, and you can find Mexican beers for every taste, from cans to bottles and hand-crafted IPAs to flavorful European-style brews. With so many options, you …
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The rising bubbles are arguably the best part of celebrating with champagne! Who doesn’t like watching them fly up the glass in a straight line? Speaking of, why do the bubbles fizz up in a straight line while the ones in beer or soda don’t? Fluid mechanics researchers from Brown University and …
RICHLAND, Wash. — If you want the perfect whisky, be sure its water content is less than 20 percent. Researchers say anything over 20 percent will dilute the flavor and change its taste. Adding a splash of water to your whisky has been an old trick to “open up” the flavor of whisky. According to …
TOKYO — Is sharing after-work drinks with co-workers key to climbing the corporate ladder? Not necessarily, according to researchers from the University of Tokyo, who focused on the drinking habits and economic success of working men in Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea. Study authors report those who can drink more do not appear to be in …
WASHINGTON — As brewers look for new and inventive flavors for their beers, a new robotic breakthrough could also speed up the process that gets beer onto store shelves. Researchers in the Czech Republic have created “BeerBots,” which are capable of actually speeding up the fermentation process that produces beer. In what takes brewers up …
Summer brings to mind images of colorful poolside cocktails, fruity drinks, and a refreshing can of the best hard seltzer. The last couple of years has seen the rise of hard seltzers among the most popular drinks of choice when it comes to socializing, and even when summer fades these bubbly beverages are here to …
When you’ve had a long day and you’re looking for more flavor than the “big brand” beers can offer, it pays to know what the best craft beers are. The craft beer craze really started to take hold in America several years ago. Since its explosion onto the beer scene, finding the best craft beer …
Both lively and aromatic, gin is a distilled liquor that derives its flavor from juniper berries. Unlike many other spirits, there are no limitations to where gin is produced – making it an endlessly versatile and unique liquor to add to your bartending repertoire. Ranging from herbal, spicy, floral and fruity, finding the best gin …
The United States is a country known for making beer a part of its culture. From crisp lagers to complex ales, the country boasts a diverse range of brews to cater to every palate. It’s no wonder then, that the U.S. is home to some of the best breweries in the world. Whether you’re a …