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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Depending on the type of beer, you may want to drink it from a bottle than a can. A new study finds that amber ale is fresher when drunk out of a bottle whereas the flavor of an India Pale Ale (IPA) does not change when it’s consumed out of a can. …
Whether you want to get in touch with your Irish ancestors or get in the spirit on St. Patrick’s Day, crack open an Irish ale for a unique experience rich with culture. If you’re looking for beer choices that bring you as close to Ireland as you can get, look no further for the best …
Sour beer has been growing in popularity. So much so that sales are soaring in breweries across the country, outpacing other types of craft beer, such as pilsners, stouts and lagers. In fact, for most breweries, sales of sour beers come second only to IPAs! As an example of the spiking sales, just 45,000 cases of …
When it’s time to grab a drink, what’s your preference? If you’re a fan of craft beer, you might be familiar with IPAs (India Pale Ale). IPAs are a great drink of choice for anyone who is a fan of hop-forward beer with a bitter kick. Each has its own individual notes and unique flavor …
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The dieter’s dream of fat-free whipped cream has become a reality — thanks to beer and plants? University of Copenhagen researchers have replaced milk fat with bacteria to create a prototype fat-free, sustainable whipped cream. Currently, regular whipped cream contains 38 percent saturated fat, required to provide the airy and stiff consistencies. …