Beer Basics
What is Beer?
November 29, 2007 · Leave a Comment
If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!I think Ben Franklin gives us the best definition of what beer is…. "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." If you need to know more than that.. read on. Simple Definitions According to Webster’s online dictionary, "beer is a fermented alcoholic beverage brewed from malt and hops." Other definitions have expanded on this slightly by discussing other ingredients (yeast, water, etc.),... [Read the full story]
Beer History
Is there formaldehyde in beer?
October 19, 2007 · 2 Comments
This question was recently submitted by a reader, and to tell you the truth I did not know much about the formaldehyde in beer issue. My initial reaction was "of course there is not formaldehyde in beer", but as I dug deeper into the research I began to grow concerned. Now when I hear "formaldehyde" I think of preserving corpses… not exactly getting me in the mood for a cold one. So to start off I figured a definition of formaldehyde was in order: This is a preview of Is there formaldehyde... [Read the full story]
Beer Styles
What is a Kolschbier (Kolsch)?
December 31, 2007 · Leave a Comment
Kolschbier is a popular "warm weather beer" and German classic. The name Kolsch (pronounced "kelsch") is derived from its location… Koln, Germany (or Cologne for us Yanks). The name indicates that the beer was brewed in the traditional style of that particular city. In order to officially called a Kolsh, the beer must be brewed by a member of the Koln Brewers Union. Much like the name "champagne" in the snobbier world of wine, the name Kolschbier is protected and controlled... [Read the full story]
Beers of the World
What is a Kolschbier (Kolsch)?
December 31, 2007 · Leave a Comment
Kolschbier is a popular "warm weather beer" and German classic. The name Kolsch (pronounced "kelsch") is derived from its location… Koln, Germany (or Cologne for us Yanks). The name indicates that the beer was brewed in the traditional style of that particular city. In order to officially called a Kolsh, the beer must be brewed by a member of the Koln Brewers Union. Much like the name "champagne" in the snobbier world of wine, the name Kolschbier is protected and controlled... [Read the full story]
Beer Fun
What is that one quote about beer by you know who?
September 5, 2007 · Leave a Comment
This is a fairly common question. Instead of having like 120 posts about beer quotes from random people spread throughout the FAQ, we have decided to create an entire page of our favorite quotes about beer. You can view the entire page at Famous (and not so famous) Beer Quotes. You can also leave a comment on that page if you feel like we left out your favorite quote about beer. Permanent link to this articleSHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "What is that one quote about beer by you know who?", url: "http://www.beer-faq.com/beer-fun/beer-quote-page/"... [Read the full story]
Beer Travel
Is there formaldehyde in beer?
October 19, 2007 · 2 Comments
This question was recently submitted by a reader, and to tell you the truth I did not know much about the formaldehyde in beer issue. My initial reaction was "of course there is not formaldehyde in beer", but as I dug deeper into the research I began to grow concerned. Now when I hear "formaldehyde" I think of preserving corpses… not exactly getting me in the mood for a cold one. So to start off I figured a definition of formaldehyde was in order: This is a preview of Is there formaldehyde... [Read the full story]
Beer Styles
What is a Kolschbier (Kolsch)?
Kolschbier is a popular "warm weather beer" and German classic. The name Kolsch (pronounced "kelsch") is derived from its location… Koln, Germany... [Read more]