Long live the Queen and move over Sean Connery because the Scottish have done it! The strongest beer in the world belongs to a company called Brewdog out of Fraserburgh. The beer is called Tactical Nuclear Penguin and has an alcohol content of over 32% -WOW! That is more than many hard alcohols and its creator warns it should be drunk in "...spirit sized measures." This means no 12oz. bottle for this mother of all beers. Instead try a 2oz. shot glass!
Pairing beer and food sounds easy enough... I mean we do it all the time. Beer taste good with just about anything, right? The short answer is YES! However, beer connoisseurs (much like wine connoisseurs) have specific food pairing for specific beers.The trick is matching the intensity of the food with that of the beer. Below is a great video from Chow Tip illustrating easy steps to take when pairing the perfect food with your favorite beer.
Oktoberfest is the world's largest annual beer festival located in Munich, Germany! The festival starts in late September and lasts until early October -approx 16-18 days. Oktoberfest is an important part of the Bavarian Culture and has been going on for over 200 years. Each year the festival is held in an area called Theresienwiese, but often referred to as Wiesen for short. Wisen is located near the center of Munich. Oktoberfest is held as one of the world's largest fairs with over 5 million...
People often ask me, "Nick, what is the difference between Ales and Lagers?" Well, as you may or may not know, there are two types of beers -Ales & Lagers. All beers are made from the basic combination of water, hops, malts, and yeast. However, Ales have been around for thousands of years longer than lagers. So, what makes lagers and ales unique? Here are a few steps to figure out the process:
My friends belong to a few different beer of the month clubs. However, they have mixed reviews... Can anyone recommend me a solid beer of the month club to try out?
Stop and think before you give your dad another "World's Best Dad" t-shirt this Fathers Day. This is the healer of scrapped knees and your biggest fan at your baseball games when you were a kid. Shouldn't he be able to sit back in his recliner and enjoy something he truly wants this Fathers Day? The answer is YES! So, why not buy dad a drink and toast him for all his hard work over the years? I have a few steps to follow when choosing the perfect beverage for Dad this Fathers Day!
