Whole HopsWhole hops are exactly that, the entire hop cone, or inflorescence of a female plant. These are picked, air dried, and then pressed into bales. The bales are then stored in warehouses at around 26°F (this will vary depending on the climate) until needed by a brewer or hop distributor, such

Is Belgium truly the home of the best beer on the planet? Or, is it Germany, home of tall steins and Theresienwiese (better known as Oktoberfest)? Some would argue that the Czech lager is the winner, or that Irish stout takes the cake. You can’t forget about British or American ale either.However, i

It is not normal for Metallic to appear in any flavored beer. If you can taste Metallic or bloody taste in beer, it is recommended not to drink this beer. Under normal circumstances, the source of iron ions is only a very small amount of iron-containing protein in grains, which will enter the beer d