Beer has been a part of human history for more than 7,000 years. The oldest data that proves people brewed beer dates back to 5,000 BC. Since then, people have continued to produce, consume, and enjoy it. There is a beer to suit everyone’s preferences, which shows how versatile it can be
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Homebrewing is a fun and rewarding hobby embraced by beer enthusiasts worldwide. Each bottle of beer is a statement of the meticulous process of beer crafting that involves much creativity, patience, and the pure satisfaction of perfecting the fruits of one’s labour. If you are a true beer lover you are probably inquisitive about the process of crafting your own beer at home. The joy of making something from scratch coupled with the eager anticipation of tasting the final product rewards you with a profound sense of fulfilment. Whether you are a complete novice or an experienced beer maker, you may benefit from deepening your knowledge as we unveil the intricacies of the brewing process. Starting from the initial stage of selecting the right equipment, and continuing [&hellip
Cocktails are pretty popular, especially in the summertime. They are refreshing, and you can enjoy an endless pallet of flavours by combining alcoholic beverages and juices. But making a cocktail is not just mixing a couple of drinks. On the one hand, they’re an art form that transforms drinks as we know them into something exciting, flavorful and colourful. And on the other, a combination of science and chemistry that teaches us how to mix and match liquor. Basic Techniques Bartenders and mixologists need to have good techniques to create a good drink. They develop these techniques in time, with much practice and determination. Stir This might sound simple, but the right timing and force you use are crucial. The main thing is to know [&hellip
If you are a beer lover and you’ve been considering for some time to try to brew your own beer at home, we encourage you to simply do it. The process of beer making and its history stretches back to the Neolithic period, which encompasses 9, 000 years of tradition. It’s simply considered a special form of art and science combined together
Home distilling and home brewing have become quite popular hobbies worldwide. The most obvious reason for this is the love for alcoholic beverages or the love for experimenting and inventing new things. However, there is more to the love about home distilling. For one, more and more people are starting to support smaller businesses. Moreover, do-it-yourself projects, sustainable living, reusing, reducing waste and one’s own carbon footprint have become something many people strive for
Fermented drinks are the byproduct of agriculture. As soon as humans started to plant and grow, they started to experiment with the fruits of their labour. And oh, how bittersweet those fruits can be
The first wine club was opened in 1985 in Los Angeles, and since then, wine clubs have been popping up everywhere, especially here in Australia, a land with a rich wine culture. These clubs are designed to provide wine lovers with fine bottles of wine on a monthly or quarterly basis so they don’t need to look for and purchase it on their own
Australian gin is booming in the past few years. Crafting new gins is an ongoing trend in Australia these days and doesn’t seem like it’s going to change anytime soon. The gin production in Australia has seen a whole raft of new botanicals added to the traditional juniper focused spirit. Australian distillers have further explored the use of native botanicals to boost versatility in the gin craze and catch the interest of consumers
Calling all oenophiles: if someone asks you to describe how you would choose the perfect Chardonnay wine, what will your expert wine-lover answer be? I was wondering how wine connoisseurs pick their bottles; do they simply choose whatever they get their hands on and enjoy it (like all amateur wine drinkers do) or do they take this task very seriously and spend minutes of thinking and considering before they actually pick a bottle from the shelves? Here’s an answer from a wine specialist: Make a plan for the food you will eat with your chosen Chardonnay wine. Chardonnay is a white variety whose texture and taste tones go great with sea food and pasta. The fruit-driven ones taste perfectly well when paired with chicken or [&hellip
Imagine this: a perfectly warm, sunny day and a bottle of refreshing rose wine in your hands. Paradise. But beside being refreshing, this wine makes the perfect combination with almost any type of meal including appetizers, BBQs, picnics, brunch and even chic dinner parties. So, wherever you have planned to spend this beautiful day, grab a bottle of rose and have the time of your life. When pairing rose wine with cheese, know that there are some types of cheese that pair better than others with the bracing acidity and subtle berry flavours of rose