Beer classification typically splits into two groups—ales and lagers—determined by the type of yeast used to spur fermentation. Ale uses top-fermenting yeast, and lager uses bottom-fermenting yeast. However, most ale and lager yeasts are cultured; they are hybrid products, exhibiting
The grapes used for making brandy vary according to the geographic region of the spirit’s production, as do refinements to the process. Sherries, for example, range from sweet to dry, and none of them taste like Cognac. However, but the
Parsley has a cousin that might surprise you: anise, which imparts the flavor we think of as licorice. Anise is the cornerstone of the liqueur anisette and over a dozen others from all over the world. Anise liqueur was developed
When my son was young he called every drink with bubbles “sparkle juice.” I still think of champagne as sparkle juice. You get the volcanic party-in-a-bottle pop, too! Proving that life is indeed good. And, maybe a bit confusing. It
Spirits made from grains such as corn, barley, and rye date back a few thousand years—ancient Egyptians enjoyed a form of beer, for example. Whiskey, however, is of more recent origin. Although whiskey has been made for centuries, few people
There is an art & science to pouring draught beer. What can make it difficult for beginners is that every tap can be different. Some taps will pour faster and some types of beer will pour out more foam, also
Water, ethanol, and trace amounts of flavour doesn’t sound like the recipe for one of the world’s most beloved spirits, and yet those are the simple ingredients of Vodka. Although the spirit was an oddity outside Europe until the mid 1900′s,
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After months of writing & slogging away, I’m proud to announce Crafty Bartending’s official bartender’s guide, The Bartender’s Field Manual – A complete & practical guide for new & aspiring bartenders who want to land their first bartending job, craft
