About 6 months ago, I reached out to BarProducts.com and applied for their ‘bartender of the month’ competition. And in the month of September, I won! Fantastic news :-). What made it even better though was that after I won,
As an avid beer enthusiast should you be cellaring beer? The German word “lagern” means to store or stock. Despite the current craft beer boom and the proliferation of domestic ales, lager beer styles such as Pilsner are by far
At some point, almost every true beer fan toys with the idea of brewing his own. The notion is definitely tempting: the costs are relatively low, the results relatively good, and will clearly be put to better use than six
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 grape 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
Do you love the taste of licorice? If so, you’ll love anise flavored spirits! These fun treats are perfect for grownups who appreciate a good flavorful drink. Anise is a unique flavour that can be enjoyed in cocktails, mixed drinks,
What is the difference between Champagne and Sparkling Wine… a timeless question. While similarly looking and often used interchangeably, there is a big difference between Champagne and Sparkling Wine. Champagne is from the Champagne region of France and must be
Any bartender in their career has had to learn how to pour beer. 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
Many people aren’t aware that there are different types of vodka. To the layman, vodka is vodka is vodka. But, that couldn’t be any further from the truth. Water, ethanol, and trace amounts of flavour doesn’t sound like the recipe
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
