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Are some beers brewed with meat? I've heard this urban legend that when Guinness changed their brewing equipment at some point, people started to complain that the beer tasted worse. According to the legend, it turned out that before rats were getting into the barrels, drowned in them and thus gave Guinness its "unique...	Guinness, in common with some other beers, does actually involve a meat product in the brewing process, specifically the swim bladders of fish .
Does use of Isinglass require special mention on the beer? Isinglass is a fining - when added to beer it helps the beer clarify - and it's a form of collagen derived from fish swim bladders. Given that this is an animal-derived product, do breweries have to declare this on the packaging? <Q> NO . <S> In 2003, the ...	Food Standards Australia New Zealand approved an amendment to the code in March 2009 , providing an exemption to mandatory labelling requirements for the use of isinglass in beer and wine. The brewing industry successfully argued that as a processing aid, not an ingredient that would be consumed, and with a long histor...
Does beer suffer from being warmed and then rechilled? I typically prefer my beer only a bit cold, so when I buy a 12-pack from a store's cooler I typically just leave it out. The excess I'll refrigerate at the end of the night, and sometimes repeat the process with the same beer on a different night. Does this affect...	Assuming you are drinking it within a few weeks, you won't notice the difference with bottled or canned beer.
Are there any beer styles that are served flat? I thought of this question when I've read the one about mulled beer . I thought heating the beer would make it lose carbonation, but then I've read somewhere that you have to carbonate the mulled beer as well. So are there any beer styles that are served without carbo...	Barleywine ale is one of these styles, and though it will typically have some carbonation, it will be very little.
Is Oyster Stout really made using oysters? One of my favorite stouts is Oesterstout by the Schelde Brewery . The website states: During the brewing process, the wort of the beer is pumped across the oyster shells. Is this what gives it it's distinct taste? In Denmark, another more easily available Oyster stout ...	You mention Marston's Oyster Stout, which is one example of an oyster stout that doesn't use actual oysters in the brew.
Are Hitachino's beers characteristically really heavily carbonated? I recently picked up a bunch of bottles of what seemed like interesting brews from Hitachino , because I was interested in exploring some Japanese beers. However, more than anything, I've found both to be severely overcarbonated. To the point of bot...	We suggest placing the beer in the freezer for 3-5 minutes before opening the bottle, leaving it undisturbed and pouring it into an over-sized nonic glass.
Where can I find open APIs about beer? Not sure if this is on topic! Could be interesting though. Feel free to flag/VTC if you disagree. I'm looking to build an app that has to do with beer. It occurred to me that ratings/information/any beer-related API could be useful. Both BeerAdvocate and RateBeer seem to have no ...	Brewery DB has an API that can return JSON, XML, or PHP, and from their API documentation, it appear that they have quite a bit of info available about both breweries and beers.
What is the strongest beer? I've always wondered what the strongest beer in the world is and how would taste. Are there reliable historical records of a very strong beer? What would be the highest % alcohol that's Brewable for a beer? And also of course it would be great to know where to get such a beer from. <Q> Ther...	To my knowlege, the strongest beer of kind is Schorschbock 57 , an ice-distilled doppelbock with 57,5% alcohol content.
Cooking with beer for a vegetarian I know, that there are many threads on what you can cook with beer as an ingredient. But: I recognized that all of them include some sort of meat or fish and I eat neither. So what am I asking you: Do you have some ideas on how to use the possibly greatest liquid of all times to co...	In my country drink made of mulled beer (usually with some spices) mixed with egg yolks beaten with sugar is quite popular.
How do Trappists Brew so much? I'm pleasantly surprised to find a small selection of Trappist beers for sale at a venue in Inner City Brisbane, Australia. A quick look at the Chimay website (one of the beers available) shows a map explaining that you can get a Chimay pretty much anywhere. This map doesn't even includ...	The volume produced, according to this 2012 article , is 120,000 hectoliters of beer annually, or 16,000,000 bottles (750 mL) of beer. Stan Hieronymus, the author of "Brew Like a Monk" has some info on his website (from 2006) about production numbers from various Monasteries: Monastery Production Brew staff
Why is it a Ginger "Beer" and not a Ginger "Cider"? It seems that Ginger Beer has no barley, no hops, no wort, no malted anything; so why is it a "beer"? Seems like it is closer to a cider. <Q> The term "cider" is generally reserved for apples. <S> There are 'pear ciders' such as Woodchuck that use the name, but a...	If the ginger based version isn't fermented, but is instead ginger flavouring added to carbonated water, it would be "ginger ale"; I have no idea why, since an India Pale Ale is certainly fermented. KIlling off the yeast makes it an ale ; and cider must have apples or apple juice in it.
How exactly does buying directly from Westvleteren work? Even if I managed to reserve some beer, it appears here that I need my own car, or at least one whose plate # I will know long in advance to pick up beer. Has anyone done this? What is the exact procedure? <Q> I live in Amsterdam, and I have not personally be...	It turns out that you have a few options: You can call and make an appointment and IF you get anappointment then you must drive there at the appointed time to pickup your crate of bier. You can pop in and there is a small shop next to the monastery where you can buy a 6 pack per person without appointment, and also wit...
Giving beer a decent head and why people like it? I love beer, but when I pour myself one, I try not to make it foam too much, I personally don't like the 'head' of a beer (Don't really know how to say it). My dad drinks beer religiously and demands a head when ever I pour one for him. A few (Most of my friends) aren't...	A good bartender should give you a nice head on your beer unless you ask for your beer sans head.
Are brown bottles sufficient to protect beer from skunking? I have read that when stored in a clear container, sunlight can cause beer to skunk in a matter of seconds or minutes. I have also read that brown bottles are "better" when it comes to preventing this. But how much better? Enough to "not worry about it" for s...	Brown bottles help keep beer away from light, but as a rule of them, store your beer someplace dark. If you are really concerned, you could tint the cupboard glass. I don't know what your lighting situation is, but I know most incandescent bulbs mostly give off infrared light (I'm not sure if infrared light has been co...
Are adjunct ingredients always GMO by default? Does the presence of adjunct ingredients like rice or corn imply that these ingredients are always of the genetically modified variety? I mean, if you are going to add adjuncts to a beer, the main reason is usually to reduce production costs right? In that case, GMO rice ...	When adjuncts are used for flavour, cost is not going to be the primary concern so it would be incorrect to assume that a GMO source would be picked by default. If you are concerned about the safety of genetic modification, you should know that GMOs are very safe and are tested for safety much more than the wild crops ...
What gives a "smoky" beer a smoked flavor? I recently started getting interested in smoked beers. Quite a few years back, Shiner had a seasonal called Smokehouse. I didn't care for it. However, I've recently been intrigued by varieties of smoked saisons, ipas and marzenbiers. What makes a beer smoky? Is the flavor crea...	To add a bit of detail to the existing answers, the primary method for adding a smoked flavor to beer is by using malts that have been dried over a smoky fire, rather than in a kiln which allows the malt to absorb compounds from the smoke that they then release into the beer during brewing.
Sour Beers for the beginner What sour beers would be a good starting point for someone that enjoys pale ales and too strong of a flavor profile may turn them off at first? <Q> I'd start an introduction to sour, or wild ales with the more approachable Lambics, like Lindemans Framboise Lambic . <S> With a beer like t...	Another option (for a North American) might be a beer categorized as an American Wild Ale, such as Russian River's Consecration, or Sierra Nevada Brux which will have the sour character but also be conscientious of the flavors favorable to the American palate. I would highly recommend Rodenbach as a starting point.
What is the definition of Beer or the Beer "family" of drinks I was picked up by someone on another SE site (unrelated) when I used the phrase "Some beers, like mead...(blah blah)" - Apparently a mead isn't a beer. I'm good with that in the pedantic sense that it's correct , but I wasn't intending to be quite so spec...	Beer generally refers to the fermented product of malted grains, yeast, water, and hops.
What kind or kinds of beer are common in Bavaria, Germany? I visited Bavaria Germany once and had my first taste of beer ever. It was delicious! I have no idea what beer or even what type of beer it was. I've since "sampled extensively" many beers in my home area ( Minnesota, USA ) but whenever I look through a liqu...	Other common beers in Bavaria are Oktoberfest, Pilsner, Doppelbock, and Dunkel.
How can I try a wide variety beers without buying them by the case/spending a lot of money? Like most of you here, I thoroughly enjoy beer.How can I try a wide variety beers without buying them by the case/spending a lot of money? Aspiring beer enthusiast that is grows tired of the usual, and wants to branch out.Also...	Furthermore, if you have the chance to visit a brewery, you should specifically try their seasonal, limited, and special releases. So long as there's enough interest to get the case, people can then buy them individually.
How do restaurants/businesses get their beer? Do they get them from stores, or do they set up a distributor? Also, is it cheaper than getting the beer from a store? <Q> Some businesses (brew pubs and brewery taps for example) produce their own so don't have to buy it. <S> Most businesses (pubs, bars, restuarants etc.) ...	Sometimes breweries will be able to sell directly to liquor stores, pubs and so on, they may also have to go through a liquor distribution board (LDB).
I'm aging a few bottles. They've been in the fridge for a while. Should I take them out now? Pretty much this. I'm storing/aging bottles. They've been in my fridge for 6+ months now. I want to leave them there at least another 6+ months and on. But I've read aging beers in fridge is a "bad" idea because the cork will d...	It won't hurt the beer to take it out of the fridge.
How to store a bottle of beer once it has been opened? Some of my favorite beers come in 22+oz bottles. Typically these are heavier beers and sometimes, I simply cannot finish the entire bottle in one sitting (maybe I had too much to eat previously. Who knows). Because they are nice beers, I want to enjoy them to their...	The short answer is that the beer will not last long after opening, and in most cases you are best off resealing the bottle with an airtight cap/stopper that can withstand mild pressure. You should make sure to keep it cold and sealed however, as exposure to oxygen or sunlight will rapidly degrade the flavor.
Is beer bad for dogs I've read that raw hops can be bad for dogs, somehow causing hyperthermia. But once it's brewed, is beer bad also? What about very hoppy beers? Answers might include reports on what it is in hops (alpha acids?) that make hops bad for dogs. Please keep answers restricted to the effect of brewed hop...	I personally do not think that a sip of beer, especially of the standard lagers, will cause any major problems, but I prefer to err on the side of safety when it comes to my pets.
Specialty Beers at Local Markets so I am trying to find some pretty nice beers, beer like a Delirium Tremens, to try. Does anyone have any recommendations on some nice beer that isn't insanely hard to find. Money is not really the issue, it's just I do not want to go looking at several specialty alcohol stores for one ...	I would suggest going with the beers that are brewed closest to you.
What transforms a beer into a Barley Wine? Is it merely high alcohol content or some change, alteration or addition to the brewing process, mandated by law or otherwise that requires the brew be called Barley Wine? <Q> Barley wine is a style of beer: it isn't something that is made using beer as an ingredient (as you m...	There are a number of varieties of barley wine (some hoppy, and some with almost no hop characteristics), but they all have a relatively high alcohol content compared to most beers.
What does "fl. oz" mean? I have seen the expression "fl. oz" accompanied by a number in a lot of labels of beers. For instance, I have seen "9.4 fl. oz", "12 fl. oz", "11.2 fl. oz"... What do these numbers mean? <Q> It sounds like you live in a place that uses the metric system. <S> A fluid ounce (fl. <S> oz.) is a mea...	A Fluid ounce in British Imperial Units is slightly smaller: 1 fluid ounce = 28.413 ml.
Are there any microbrewery in Lisbon/Tomar in portugal? Are there any microbrewery in Lisbon/Tomar in Portugal? What is the specialty brew in Portugal? Is there any special beer or beer-like alcohol from Portugal? <Q> Portugal Beer History Lisbon Beer Museum <S> Edit: <S> Generally, Lisbon seems to be a wine dest...	There are a few other styles it seems, but no real specialty brew. Dois Corvos and Oitava Colina are both craft breweries in the area.
What are the differences between mead and beer? Where can I try one in the US? From my understanding, mead is primarily made from honey and may or may not have hops added.Is mead considered a style of beer, or more of a wine, or a completely separate kind of beverage? Are they brewed similarly? More specifically, woul...	Some people might say mead is part of beer but they are wrong and confusing yeast and sugar getting fermented with actual mead.
Is Heady Topper by The Alchemist worth it? I have heard a lot about Heady Topper, the Double IPA by The Alchemist brewery, and how it is a fantastic beer. Online reviews always rank it exceptionally high and everyone I have asked that has tried it has said it was good. However, I have also been told that it is fairly p...	It's been overhyped, in my opinion, and while it's a good beer I don't think it's really as mind-breakingly good as many others seem to think. It has the hops bitterness to it that IPAs do, and the high alcohol content of a double, however it also has more of a malty body to it that most people are unused to when drink...
Apps for recording variety of beers consumed I'm looking for apps, as a beer aficionado, to record the different beers that I try. Is there a vivino for beer? <Q> I would suggest the app Untappd . <S> It gives you an opportunity to comment on beers and include pictures and locations. <S> You can even earn badges tha...	I have personally used Pintley on iOS (but it's cross platform) and found it to be a pretty good app.
Does drinking mainstream, mass-produced lagers give you a worse hangover than real ale? I have noticed that when I spend a night drinking the usual lagers found on bar taps in the UK (Heineken, Carlsberg, etc.), I have a much worse hangover than when I spend a night drinking locally brewed real ales (or mass-produced r...	That being said, adjuncts in mass-produced beers may still play a role, but I would tend to seek the explanation for the hangover difference in context first.
Why do some grocery stores in Colorado have regular beer and liquor but some only sell 3.2% beer? I live in Denver, Colorado and I have noticed many grocery stores will have full a liquor selection and normal alcohol content beer, but others will only sell 3.2% beer and no liquor. This goes even for the same chain of ...	A small number of grocery stores are licensed as drug stores and sell full strength beer, wine, and spirits.
Who invented beer and when? It is known who invented the beer? And when was beer invented? Links: History of Beer at Wikipedia When was the first beer ever brewed? <Q> As your link indicates there is evidence of beer going back to around 5000 BC, however, this is only the first time that it is known to have been r...	In other words we cannot know who "invented" beer as it probably pre-dates written language and it wasn't "invented" by anyone really it was made serendipitously at first.
How can I learn to recognize the flavor and aroma of different varieties of hops? Background: I was drinking a New Belgium "Tour de Fall" last week and thinking about the hops that I was tasting in the finish. For me, hops in general were a pretty slowly acquired taste, and I didn't start truly appreciating the hoppy W...	Try to get hold of some samples of hops at local or regional (home)brewers.
"Pumpkin" beers made with actual pumpkin? It's about that time of year again, when pumpkin flavored beer (and everything else) starts making its way onto store shelves. I was wondering, what pumpkin flavored beers are out there, if any, are made with actual pumpkin and not just pumpkin pie spices? My personal favorit...	Schlafly also makes a popular pumpkin beer with real pumpkin.
Why does Trento (Italy) have such a range of German beers? Trento in Italy has a lot of German influence and especially when it comes to food and beer. They even serve their versions of German Weizenbier. See Wikipedia and TripAdvisor . Why is that so? Does anyone know whether there is a difference between Trento's...	Several Austrian and German beers are popular here: Stiegl, Spaten, Maisel's and many more.
Tripel beers on tap I was under the impression that tripel beer is supposed to be fermented inside the bottle. From time to time I come across beers that are tripel but on tap. There is a substantial difference in taste I noticed. In my opinion, tripel beers that are served bottled are way better than the same tripel ...	In the case of a bottle-conditioned beer the older bottle will taste better than a newer keg.
Local microbreweries and craft beer in Tokyo Are there local micro-breweries in Tokyo? Are they serving local Japanese craft beer? What are Japanese craft beer that one can find in Tokyo? <Q> There are many craft beer pubs in Tokyo. <S> But there is no craft beer brand made in Tokyo. <S> I recommend Coedo Beer fro...	You can find a lot of different bars that sell micro-brews in Tokyo.
Is there a BeerAdvocate-like ranking of beers commonly found in supermarkets? Is there a ranking of beers (maybe by country) you can actually find in a supermarket? I know the BeerAdvocate one, but it seems I would need to sell my soul to get any beer in the top 250. <Q> You can filter by style and country, and the ap...	You can check out the top rated beers at the user ratings site Untappd . I think a lot depends on where you live and what is currently distributed in your local supermarkets.
Beer recommendations for India, please Which is the good brew for India? I generally prefer Budweiser and I am pretty much good with it. <Q> As in every country exist brands most famous inside India too. <S> Kings (4.8%) <S> Personally I've tried Kalyani Black Label and I think is very good <S> (is important the p...	In India, We have many foreign brews available. Of the local fare, UB's London Pilsner & Kingfisher Blue are my favourites The five brands are: Kingfisher (4.8% grade - strong 8%) Haywards (7%) Royal Challenge (5%) Kalyani Black Label (7.8%)
What type of beer did the pilgrims have? What type of beer would the pilgrims have had access to in the early 1600's, and if they did have beer, would it be a good pairing with turkey? <Q> Also bear in mind that beers back then were made out of lots of ingredients that we'd think of as odd. <S> Cock ale was obviously...	The bulk of what they drank would have been small beer: very low alcohol content beer.
Why is beer in Czech Republic so cheap? I recently traveled to Prague where beer was extremely cheap, usually around $1-$2 USD in supermarkets for 16 oz. cans. Even brands like Heineken and Stella were this cheap. What are the main factors for this? <Q> It is in my opinion mainly thanks to low excise duty on beer in th...	, Czech republic is I guess second or third in the whole world in beer consumption, which means there is high level of demand for traditional czech beer, which allows producers to produce beer in large quantities.
Is there a site (or app) like Beer Advocate that lets me give just an overall rating? Beer Advocate used to allow you to give an overall rating for a beer, rather than giving score breakdowns (appearance, smell, mouth feel, etc). They have recently changed this and you can only supply a rating if you rate all the fa...	RateBeer is the other big rating site.
Why does Belgium have such a rich and profound brewing culture? I discovered craft beers some years ago, but I've been always been amazed by Belgian brewing culture, which is so different from German and Great Britain traditions. Why is it that beer has such important and diverse roots in Belgium? What are the histor...	The strains of yeast that have been cultivated for centuries inside the abbey walls have given the Belgian beers their unique flavors. The monks of the Trappist monasteries were largely concerned with just keeping afloat and contributing to charitable works than expanding and making huge piles of cash so their brews do...
Is it possible to change the outcome of a beer in the fermentation stages? I am brewing a batch of Amber Ale right now and I was wondering if it would be possible to put something in with the wort while it is fermenting in order to change it's flavor. Could I add in like orange extract or something along those lines in...	The ideal method is to make extract of the spice, tryit in a sample of the finished beer, and add the right amount to getthe flavor level you want.
Why are Enkel trappist beers not sold publicly? The four grades of Trappist beer are Enkel, Dubbel, Triple and Quadrupel. Dubbel and triple are most common and occasionally, we see quadrupel. Is there a history account of how the grades were called as they are? But why are Enkel not seen publicly? Is there a reason...	Both Dubbel and Tripel originated as names of specific beers brewed by Trappists at the Westmalle abbey. The Trappists are an official Catholic religious order that follow the rules of St. Benedict, one of which states " for then are they monks in truth, if they live by the work of their hands" . The monasteries all ma...
What beer is really bitter, but has a fantastic aftertaste? A beer where you take a sip, and you think, "Oh my, that is weird! But I'll have another sip because it tastes good now", kind of beer? <Q> For really bitter, a double/imperial IPA is the way to go. <S> For the big bitter hop flavors, check out some of these: ...	As Pepi mentioned, sour beers are certainly very interesting.
Is there a widely-accepted procedure for saying one beer is definitively "better" than another? I am just mesmerized to see the microbrewery revolution take off and I have visited a couple of breweries here in San Diego. I really find that there is a distinct taste to the beers as opposed to walking into a store and bu...	What it really sounds like you're getting at is that the beer you drink at a brewery is better than the beer you buy off the shelf at a store.
Where to buy "Grimbergen" in Canada I've spent much time in Ottawa and Halifax, and have yet to find a consistent source of this nectar of the gods.Locations Found: Liquor Store in Whistler, BC LCBO in Trainyards, Ottawa Greek Restaurant in Downtown Ottawa Brussels. Anyone know where to find it? <Q> This may not h...	Well there is some small convenient store in Montreal that you can buy some Toronto - Bier Markt (various locations) You need to ask and find out if the province carries Grimbergen.
Growler fillups in San Jose/South Bay Area So I just recently got a growler and so far so great. The only problem I am having is finding places where I can fill up. Does anyone have any recommendations as to location in the San Francisco Bay area (South Bay would be great). There seems to be surprisingly little, easy t...	Most places (generally everywhere and certainly in Bay Area) allow only their own growlers to be filled with their beer.
Is there an example of the Trappist style that's considered the best of the style? I read in a blog post a few months ago that Westvleteren 12 is considered one of the, if not the, best example of a Trappist. I had one shortly after and it was a very, very good beer, although I don't know if it was so different from ot...	The Westvleteren 12 is rated best beer in the world according ratebeer It all depends on what you like, so, taste all them.
Why cork a beer? I have seen a lot of beers that have been corked and I can't really understand what the significance is. When I tried to look it up, most of what I found is just related to how to properly store corked beer and similar means, but nothing really answering my question. I am trying to figure out what c...	Corks do provide a better seal that slows the flow of air into the beer so those bottles will age more slowly than bottles with caps.
Why does draught (draft) beer cause hangovers? Why is draught (draft) beer known to cause more hangovers than bottled beer? <Q> Draft beer does not give you a hangover, headache, or any kind of sickness just because it is a draft beer. <A> Because you end up drinking more of it <S> ;-) <A> Any alcoholic drink will ca...	If you’ve ever felt sick after drinking draft beer, you either: Had too much Drank from a dirty tap.
What is a good beer for starters, or people who don't typically enjoy the taste of beer? Asking as a beer lover, my roommate does not enjoy most beers, nor does my fiancé. I have nobody to share my enjoyment and taste testing with. What is a good beer that I can get them started out on to maybe get them to eventually ...	So in general spiced or sweet beers are usually a good direction to go, but it also depends on the person's tastes. In my experience, most men I know are already beer drinkers, and most women I know have only been exposed to beer in the form of generics like Canadian, Bud, Coors Light.. For most North Americans any cer...
What other beer brands began as fictional but eventually became real? Duff is the only one of which I am aware. I know there are Game of Thrones inspired brews, but are there any others that originated from works of fiction? <Q> According to the Beer Advocate website , Romulan Ale from Star Trek is brewed by Cerve...	Schraderbräu is a homebrew beer brewed by Hank Schrader.
Would a beer still be good after being cold then hot then cold again? My main question is really, I guess - how resilient is beer? I have some beer in my refrigerator that was cold when I bought it. I couldn't bring it home quickly due to having to visit my fiancee's grandmother in the hospital (short notice). It got...	Reaction to O2, full spectrum uv light, and cigarette butts from drunken friends would affect beer faster. There should be no reason why beer would lose any quality from being left out at room tempreture then being re-cooled.
In Germany, Out of pale ale As a person of good beer taste, I have moved to Germany and to my horror I discovered, nobody here considers Indian Pale Ale to be beer. Having looked intensively for Indian Pale Ale for several years now, I only found it in one bar that has it occationally and one "Späti" (Liquor/Tobaco st...	I never tasted a German beer simmilar to an IPA, but at least thanks to EU you can always buy something from England or Belgium Off course, if you're a hophead, your best bet is to wait for Stone to kick-off their production and distribution there.
Broadening my horizons (Ale recommendations in South West UK) I would like the other beer enthusiasts to suggest some new ales for me to try. I enjoy all Bath Ales and Box Steam Brewery; I'm more a fan of a bitter and less so of pale ales. Can you advise of any brands of a similar or superior quality I might try? (In ...	If you're in the South West, then it's definitely worth checking out Otter Brewery (a really good range with a cracking bitter).
Does Fuller's Golden Pride age well? Has any of you guys ever aged Fuller's Golden Pride? Does it age well? How was your experience with it? To be honest I don't remember the beer so that well, and whether it has a good level of melanoidins and residual sugar worth to age. This beer is quite different from other engli...	The beer is very much well-aged and has hints of sherry within. If you do age them, age them properly (cold/cool and in the dark) and try one every year.
What beer is ok to drink not-cold or room temperature (for camping) As in title, I'm going camping with some buddies soon and we're planning on bringing far more beer than we have space for in a cooler. What kinds of beer are palatable to drink (or good even) when at room temperature or even slightly warm? <Q> Somewhat...	I like all light beers at room temperature. Something with a bit of sour would probably hold up well when warm.
Beers that are popular but hyper-localized I grew up near Baltimore, Maryland (USA), and spent a few years living in the city. One very popular beer in Baltimore is National Bohemian ("Natty Boh" in local parlance). You can see the beer's one-eyed mascot, Mr. Boh, all over the city. Apparently more than half a millio...	There is also another popular brewing company in Akron, Ohio called Thirsty Dog Brewing Company, which also makes a lot of great beers!
How to tap beer without CO2, like the germans do? I know how to tap beer from a keg with CO2. The CO2 provides the pressure and you will get the beer. But how can germans tap their beer without using CO2? <Q> I've never seen any evidence that Germans use anything but CO2, so if you have a source that'd be cool. <S> ...	Some brewers, especially home brewers, will pressurize their kegs through natural carbonation but most just push CO2 from a canister.
What is the traditional vocabulary to describe the characteristics of beer? I know there are certain words experts use when they talk about wine. Categories of taste, colour etc. This is of course a matter of creativity and subjectivity, like describing a beer as “chocolaty” or “nutty” despite there being no chocolate...	You judge a beer based on visual, aroma, taste, mouthfeel; and descriptive terms generally fall into these categories.
Why do France and Italy have so much lower beer consumption than their neighbors? Consider the map of per capita beer consumption by county from Wikipedia : Zooming in on Europe, something that jumps out is that France and Italy consume much less beer than their neighbors: What has caused these two countries to be...	The other reason why wine is the preferred drink where you can grow grapes is that beer goes bad quickly and does not transport easily. So, Southern Europe produced and drank wine, Northern Europe produced and drank beer, thus creating regional preferences that persist even to this day. Not only is it a cultural thing,...
Was beer conceived to be a bitter drink? In all the years of my life (except when I was a minor), I've never tasted beer that's not bitter. So was beer conceived to be a bitter drink? What factors in the bitter taste of beer? <Q> So I'm going to assume you mean historically... <S> The Wikipedia page has a ton of go...	Beer is not always bitter, but the bitterness (usually from the hops) is there to counter the sweetness of the malt.
Beer with honey, beer with cinnamon A while ago on a visit to Tallinn I visited the medieval-style restaurant Olde Hansa . There they had two very good kinds of beer: one with honey and one with cinnamon. Do such beers exist elsewhere, in particular, in bottled versions? <Q> There are several beers with honey, some o...	There are LOADS of beers with honey and or cinnamon! I believe it's available generally throughout the UK and is imported to the US.
Are we born to either like or hate beer? I know some people like beer so much while some other resist do drink, is it determined by DNA? Can the situation be changed? <Q> As a child I tasted the pale mass-produced lager that my father drank <S> and I did not like it. <S> But children (usually) prefer sweet over bitter....	Beer is a taste preference, and therefor the chances exist that you may "learn" to like beer. With some people it is really difficult to overcome these dislikes however.
Dumping small amount of cigarette ashes into the beers By dumping a small amount of cigarette ash into a beer, I have heard people say it helps give the beer an extra "kick"... Is there any truth to this? Or, is it just a myth?... <Q> <A> I would suggest the extra kick would be due to the fact that as you smoke the c...	Adding any particulate to a beer will reduce the carbonation due to more nucleation sites and the flavor may change from the tobacco ash, but the only way to increase the alcohol content of a beer in your glass is to add alcohol.
Mixing vodka with beer? Is it safe to mix small quantity of vodka with beer. Any there any dare devils who had tried cocktails on their beer? <Q> In (Soviet) Russia it is called Yorsch ("yorsh" means ruffe , a small fish remarkable for its hard and sharp spines). <S> There is a variations of it – "From brown b...	Mixing vodka with beer is a great mix and has a definite following and is absolutely safe when drinking responsibly. No need to be a daredevil to do it.
What is the result of boiling beer? Recently, I had seen a video where a Coke was boiled, and end result was tar like substance. I am just curious to know if anyone has tried boiling beer, and what is the result? <Q> Well, I never tried such an heresy, but theoretically you will end up with some kind of syrup (or brot...	However; boiling wort is "required" to make beer and excessive boiling is used in some styles to give it extra flavours and colours or to make the resulting beer stronger.
Do beer blends exist? I asked a bartender what she was drinking near the end of her shift. She said a blend. Of Bear Republic's Racer 5 IPA and North Coast's Le Merle (a Belgian Saison). I tried it and it was great. I already liked Le Merle except it had a bit too much of the Belgian kick, and I never liked Racer 5 at...	In addition to blending different beers (like, blending an stout with an IPA, getting something like a black IPA), it's important to mention that almost all barrel aged beers are blends, because of the very nature of barrel aging. I've also been to bars that have both the Yin and Yang on tap, and blend them for you in ...
Is beer healthy if drunk in moderation? Beer is obviously not healthy if it is drunk to much, however, one of my friends argue a little beer in moderation can provide certain health benefits. Like it can lower risk of stroke and heart diseases. Is this true or is it just baloney people say to get someone else to drink ...	There's very little hard research on the healthful benefits of beer, though there is some observational research on both beer and (as Jens mentioned in his answer ) on the benefits of moderate levels of alcohol in general.
What are the ingredients in beer that cause people to feel ill almost immediately? Beer isn't for everyone. That's fair enough. However there are some people that get physically ill from it almost immediately. Are there specific ingredients in beer that can cause this? Or is it dependent on the consumer? If the ingre...	As Tom said, if a person has Celiac's Disease, they're going to be sensitive to the gluten that that is in barley and wheat, which is why some breweries are offering an alternative (usually made with sorghum).
Which beer or beers are associated with Lent? Are there any varieties of beer that some people associate with the liturgical season of Lent? If so, why? <Q> Bock style beers are regularly produced for festivals such as Christmas and Lent. <S> The specific kind of bock for Lent is Lentenbock. <S> The only one I've...	At one time all beers malts were produced over fire, but in medieval Bavaria beers of this type came to be associated with Lent when the rich, smoky tones of meat were dearly missed.
Which band beers exist in your country? Does your country have any band or music based special crafted beers?In Finland I can get Mötorhead, Kiss, Iron Maiden and Finnish bands like Amorphis and soon Diablo's Corium Black titled beer. I was wondering that if I could get information that different countries have band o...	Velhas Virgens is a rock band from São Paulo which have their own brand too, and more than one beer, and I think someone inside the band homebrew.
Do kosher beers exist? Does anyone know if kosher beers exist? To be kosher, the beer would have to totally (100%) brewed by Jewish hands? Such wines do exist! <Q> Indeed there are kosher beers <S> All unflavored beer with no additives are considered to be kosher, even without certification. <S> Some of the most pop...	All beer is considered Kosher if there are not any special additives.
What makes IPAS stronger than "regular" beers I've only tried IPAS once, but when I can regularly drink 6 beers without feeling any type of alcohol in my system, it only took one and a half pints for me to feel the alcohol kicking in when drinking the IPA. I just know what it stands for but I have 0 knowledge about the...	The ipa tends to run a little higher in alcohol by volume than Budweiser or similar brands.
Different Beer with Different food I was wondering if there are certain combinations of beer and food go perfect together in my own experience I have found that Negra Modelo goes really well with Mexican food do you guys know of any other really good combinations ? <Q> Beer and food pairings have an entire subcultu...	Personally, two of my favorite pairings are hoppy IPAs with spicy food, and imperial stouts with desserts (especially if they are chocolate-based). One thing I've heard is that a lot of chefs really like pale lagers.
What are reasons to not sell alcohol free beer to minors? In The Netherlands, the law also prevents selling alcohol free beer to minors. What can be reasons for this? Is alcohol free beer also addictive, and does it therefore attract minors to much to alcoholic beer? Or does alcohol free beer contain a substance that ...	Alcohol free beer is not non-alcoholic, it does still contain some alcohol. it gets them in to drinking at a young age and as a younger body is still not fully developed it can lead to health issues or dependency on alcohol from an early age
What are the factors that determine how long whisky is aged? Whisk[e]y varieties often have significant differences in how long they are aged. While there are always exceptions, Bourbon is often aged for 5-10 years. Scotch, on the other hand, is more commonly aged for 10-20 years. Why is this? <Q> Aging or 'Finishing...	It's primarily to extract compounds from the wood of the barrels (and any previous contents) so that they can add flavor and complexity to the final product.
How to know which tequila should be for drinks and which one meant to be drank on its own A while ago I was told that I should choose my tequilas carefully since ones are meant to be drank on their own(not chased, not mixed) and others (supposedly cause they're lower quality) can and should be mixed. So now that the sc...	For the most part more expensive tequila is better.
Is Guinness really different in Ireland, compared to what's sold in the US? I've never liked the taste of Guinness, on tap or from the can. But I have heard that it's much better tasting in Ireland, and the export one is completely different. Is there any truth to this, and if so, what are the differences? <Q> Guinness...	As gannolly commented, the age of the beer also affects the taste, as well as the cleanliness of the beerline (if the beer is on tap).
How to know which wine goes with which type of food I'm planning on having some friends over next week, and since I really enjoy grilling I plan to make some good steaks for them. They like wines, I personally would just drink a cold beer considering the heat of the grilling and that we reach high temperatures this tim...	"The classic wine choices to pair with grilled steaks are big, bold red wines, especially California Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec.
Examples of high value Scotches I've been testing out different Scotches for the last few years and usually find a pretty strong correlation between price point and quality. When I pay more the Scotch almost always offers a better drinking experience up to a point. That said, recently I bought an Aberlour 12 at abo...	Glenmorangie is a 10-year highland single-malt scotch that outperforms its price point (currently $36 at Total Wine), in my opinion.
Why are some beers warm and some cold? While out at my local I always like to try new beers, and as I was going through a few different beers and I noticed that almost all of them all had varying temperatures. Some where ice cold whilst some were warmer I understand that this is on purpose but I'm not sure why? So why...	There’s a reason those big brewers want people to drink their beers at tongue-numbing temperatures.
How can I make a home distillation set up, safely? This is more of a hypothetical question! Disclaimer: I have no intention of doing home distillation in any form whatsoever. In most countries home distillation of any alcohol products is illegal. It is only legal in New Zealand. Some European countries turn a blind...	The biggest risk during distillation is boiling over the pot and having flammable liquid run into an open flame.
Is it safe to consume alcohol while eating raw oysters? Is it okay to eat raw oysters and drink alcohol at the same time? I have heard different stories as to whether it is truly a good idea to do this. Some people say that it is not bad, others say that the alcohol can be dangerous with the bacterium (Vibrio vulnificu...	So folks with liver damage (including alcohol abusers) should avoid raw oysters due to the risk of vibrio.
I have a crate of out of date beer/bitter by 6 months, tastes watery, can I resurrect it in some way? I found a case of Scottish beer / bitter that I had forgotten about, it is out of date by 7 months, which normally would not stop me but it tastes watery. My question is can I re-ferment it or add something to resurrec...	What happens over time is that chemicals giving the taste decays, and you cannot magically make them appear.
What is so special about corona beer? I have heard a lot about corona in terms of its taste and being the great alcoholic beverage !! It is worth the hype or just a fad ? <Q> There are a few main things contributing to this 'hype'. <S> Firstly is the addition of the lime. <S> It adds the citric acidity that pairs wel...	Secondly, its a light beer that is easy and pleasurable to drink.
Does anyone here still use bitters as medicine? Which ones do you use and for what ailments? Bitters are known to have medicinal qualities. I've never used them beyond making killer cocktails... But, I've noticed that orange bitters, in particular, will imbue me with an added vigor or gusto, at times. I've heard cert...	I use gentian bitters (made from violets, such as Fee Brothers Aromatic Bitters, Peychaud's Bitters or Angostura) with soda water for stomach ailments. Jägermeister gives a soothing feel to the throat if taken when you're already with the cought, but if taken as a preventive, it makes me feel like a warm blanket was dr...
Which beverages are least likely to give one a hangover? What induces hangover on a drink-to-drink basis? Guinness, absinthe, and ouzo have never given me a hangover even after those rare nights of extreme consumption... Now, I do usually consume absinthe in the traditional way (with equal parts water) but, I've been t...	Good Wodka consists of extremely little impurities (a large part of it is just alcohol and water) and thus apparently is less likely to cause a hangover.
How can I find my favorite wine? How do I find my favorite wine? Obviously if I go drinking every bottle I can get my hands on I'd find one but I can't. Also, I already know the general feel of the wine I'd like; i.e. dry, sweet, etc. My question is, what are the things I should think about when trying to find my fa...	I think you have to be able to find the wine that best matches your tastes.
Is Jagermeister healthy for you? I always heard that Jagermeister is very healthy for you and is a great digestive ,is all this true?Would a shot of Jagermeister make me more healthier or would the alcohol just be damaging me in time? This is my first question on this site so sorry if I didn't formulated it quite well...	ıf it makes you feel good, tastes good, and causes no harm (if you do not over drink), then it is good for you.
Why do people brew their own beer? I am living in Germany and know at least 2 people that do it. But why would you take the risk if you could just buy very good beer at your local stores? <Q> Hobby <S> Some people do it as a pleasurable hobby. <S> You might also ask why someone would build furniture if they could b...	But, if you're just playing around brewing you can come up with tastes you never thought of. We brew because we can, because yeast is freely available to all, and because it improves our skills and human capital. Because its a lot of fun!
What to do against hangovers? Occasionally, I catch myself having a beer or two too much. Which of course can cause hangovers. I was wondering what one can do to prevent this? Or what can be done if it's already too late. <Q> Drinking less is the obvious solution. <S> But you can also reduce the causes: <S> One cau...	Isotonic sport drinks do it for me, hangovers have a lot to do with dehydration - it's a good way to rehydrate :)
What alcohol would go good with tea? I drink tea. I had a thought about putting something into it. What good alcohol can I think about putting into the tea? <Q> Irish whiskey is one I like to do with tea. <S> In fact I like to make an Irish coffee by substituting the coffee with a strong black tea. <S> Try it! <...	The very refreshing Rosa Mae cocktail combines black tea, gin, honey and lime. Almost any kind of rum will do it.
How can I improve the flavor of a cheap bottle of sparkling wine? How can I improve on a cheap bottle of bubbly wine? I thought of a few ideas myself but instead of wasting it I thought I'd ask. BTW, by improving I mean make it taste better. <Q> Make a kir royale with it. <S> Then gently add the sparkling wine. ...	Add a small amount of a strong, fruity liqueur to the bottom of the glass, such as creme de cassis or framboise (Chambord is one brand name).
Wine fermentation in steel tank When fermenting wine in a steel tank, should one put on the lid or should one leave it open? Now as I understand, if it's open to oxygen, the yeast will multiply much faster and so the fermentation could kick on really fast. But can the yeasts still multiply if the lid is on (with a pu...	You are right about the fact fermentation will be faster with the lid open, be wary of the fact it can happen to fast - if its bubbling a lot then you would be better to decrease the heat that the pan is sitting on, be that a heat mat or a floor.
What alcohol beverage goes well with a certain type of smoking? Some beverages go well with different foods. White wine with fish, red wine with ... Is there such a thing as beverage and smokes combinations that suit the taste buds? For example, beer with certain types of cigarettes or cigars; what kind of difference...	Nonetheless, The flavor of cognac/ brandy compliments cigar smoking quite nicely.

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