Wednesday, April 20, 2011
How to pour beer!
Wow!...who knew there was so much technique involved in pouring a beer. I just popped the top off and poured it into the glass. All this time I have been doing it wrong!
Check out the quick video above and learn how to get the most flavor out of your beer. And I thought beer couldn't taste any better...I was wrong!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Frozen Beer Trick!
Impress your friends with this cool trick! Just pop the beer into your freezer for approximately 3-5 hours, depending on your freezer. After that take it out and tap it on the table like the person in the video and voila!
Sunday, April 17, 2011
OC Beer Fest
Just thought it may be interesting to let everyone know that Orange County will have its own beer event. It will be held on May 14th, 2011 at the Irvine Lake and admission is $40. It includes unlimited four ounce pours.
What a great way to check what the local competition has to offer and to experience a great day outdoors with friends.
More information about the event can be found at: http://www.drinkeatplay.com/ocbeerfest/
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Beyonce Drinking A Beer At Coachella
It's Coachella weekend! Here's a picture captured from last year's event of Beyonce holding a cup of beer.Goes to say that there are some female beer drinkers out there as well. Rock on ladies!
Friday, April 15, 2011
BEER Knowledge; Did you know this?
There are tons of information dealing with beer, but I thought this time I should change it up a bit with some beer trivia. Anything about beer is interesting… because it's about BEER! But I didn't need to tell you that… did I?
Did you know…
Cenoscillicaphobia - Fear of an empty glass.
According to The Code of Hammurabi of ancient Babylonia (c. 1750 B.C.) a merchant could be put to death for diluting beer. Via Fordham University
Belgium has the most individual beer brands, with 400.
"I'm gonna drink lots of beer and stay out all night."
- Homer Simpson
In New Zealand, beer was unknown until the Europeans introduced it in the 1800's. The first beer was brewed on the island was made by an indigenous evergreen tree with intentions for curing scurvy. (Scurvy by Stephen R. Bown)
Beer Hint: To get rid of the foam at the top of the beer (the head), stick your fingers in it for at least 5 seconds (Never touch the beer, just the foam). It eliminates the foam thanks to the PH balance of the oils that are found on the surface of your skin.
Tegestology - Latin term defined as the practice of collecting beermats or coasters.
There is a process for drinking beer in Peru. One person buy a bottle, pours a glass, passes the bottle on to the next person, drinks it, pours the dregs (leftover beer at the bottom) on the floor, then passes the glass to the next person, who repeats the process. The last person to get a drink from the bottle usually buys the next bottle. My guess is that you do not want to be the last person drinking from the bottle!
What is the difference between a lager and an ale?
Lager, the yeast is fermented at cooler temperatures, to create a smooth, crisps, and clean-tasting beer. Lager is aged for a much longer time than Ale.
Ale, the yeast is fermented at warmer temperatures, often yields a fruity aroma and flavors. Ale uses a greater amount of sugar.
Beer Trick: Do you ever have a problem with your beer glass or mug sticking to your bar napkin? Sprinkle a little salt on the napkin before setting down your glass. Watch for yourself!
Bar Napkin Salt Trick by 5minFood
The oldest known written recipe is for beer. Beer dates back to at least 4,000 BC. The earliest Sumerian writings mentioned it. The earliest recorded recipe for brewing beer founded so far is from the ancient Babylonians
Did you know that most 12 oz. beer has fewer calories than two slices of bread and contains no fat.
Did you know, in Japan beer is sold in vending machines, by street vendors and in the train stations.
"Drinking beer doesn't make you fat, it makes you lean… Against bars, tables, chairs, and poles."
- Unknown Author
Beer is a source of B- complex vitamins.
Beer is the third most consumer beverage in the world, after water and tea.
Labeorphilist - Beer bottle collector.
Referring back to previous blog entry about National Beer Day.
The prohibition, began on January 16, 1920, which lasted 13 years, 10 months, 19 days, 17 hours, and 32-1/2 minutes, and was rescinded on December 5, 1933, at 3:32 p.m.
In a Czech beer house, the bartender will refill your glass overtime you empty it. If you place a coaster on top of your glass, it signals that you have had enough.
I can go on and on about beer but now I am now capping this off with a coaster (no pun intended), ending this random compilation of beer facts, quotes, tricks, hints, and other useless knowledge pertaining to beer. I hope you enjoyed this beer trivia. Even if water is the most consumed beverage in the world, it is not the same as drinking beer. Now you can share your world-of-beer knowledge with your friends over a nice, cold beer! Cheers!
Did you know…
Cenoscillicaphobia - Fear of an empty glass.
According to The Code of Hammurabi of ancient Babylonia (c. 1750 B.C.) a merchant could be put to death for diluting beer. Via Fordham University
Belgium has the most individual beer brands, with 400.
"I'm gonna drink lots of beer and stay out all night."
- Homer Simpson
In New Zealand, beer was unknown until the Europeans introduced it in the 1800's. The first beer was brewed on the island was made by an indigenous evergreen tree with intentions for curing scurvy. (Scurvy by Stephen R. Bown)
Beer Hint: To get rid of the foam at the top of the beer (the head), stick your fingers in it for at least 5 seconds (Never touch the beer, just the foam). It eliminates the foam thanks to the PH balance of the oils that are found on the surface of your skin.
Tegestology - Latin term defined as the practice of collecting beermats or coasters.
There is a process for drinking beer in Peru. One person buy a bottle, pours a glass, passes the bottle on to the next person, drinks it, pours the dregs (leftover beer at the bottom) on the floor, then passes the glass to the next person, who repeats the process. The last person to get a drink from the bottle usually buys the next bottle. My guess is that you do not want to be the last person drinking from the bottle!
What is the difference between a lager and an ale?
Lager, the yeast is fermented at cooler temperatures, to create a smooth, crisps, and clean-tasting beer. Lager is aged for a much longer time than Ale.
Ale, the yeast is fermented at warmer temperatures, often yields a fruity aroma and flavors. Ale uses a greater amount of sugar.
Beer Trick: Do you ever have a problem with your beer glass or mug sticking to your bar napkin? Sprinkle a little salt on the napkin before setting down your glass. Watch for yourself!
Bar Napkin Salt Trick by 5minFood
The oldest known written recipe is for beer. Beer dates back to at least 4,000 BC. The earliest Sumerian writings mentioned it. The earliest recorded recipe for brewing beer founded so far is from the ancient Babylonians
Did you know that most 12 oz. beer has fewer calories than two slices of bread and contains no fat.
Did you know, in Japan beer is sold in vending machines, by street vendors and in the train stations.
"Drinking beer doesn't make you fat, it makes you lean… Against bars, tables, chairs, and poles."
- Unknown Author
Beer is a source of B- complex vitamins.
Beer is the third most consumer beverage in the world, after water and tea.
Labeorphilist - Beer bottle collector.
Referring back to previous blog entry about National Beer Day.
The prohibition, began on January 16, 1920, which lasted 13 years, 10 months, 19 days, 17 hours, and 32-1/2 minutes, and was rescinded on December 5, 1933, at 3:32 p.m.
In a Czech beer house, the bartender will refill your glass overtime you empty it. If you place a coaster on top of your glass, it signals that you have had enough.
I can go on and on about beer but now I am now capping this off with a coaster (no pun intended), ending this random compilation of beer facts, quotes, tricks, hints, and other useless knowledge pertaining to beer. I hope you enjoyed this beer trivia. Even if water is the most consumed beverage in the world, it is not the same as drinking beer. Now you can share your world-of-beer knowledge with your friends over a nice, cold beer! Cheers!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Blue Moon Grand Cru Limited Edition
If you enjoy drinking the original Blue Moon, which is a Belgian White Ale, then you'll enjoy this limited edition which is bolder and stronger than the original. Picked up this baby at Costco at about $7. Not bad considering it's a 750ml bottle with great taste, body, and 8.2% alcohol content.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Hold Your Glass High, Its National Beer Day!
Today, April 7 is National Beer Holiday. This unofficial holiday in the United States actually has some meaning behind it. Lets rewind back to the prohibition era when President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Cullen-Harrison Act on March 23, 1933. That law was enacted on April 7th allowing the brewing and sale of beer in the United States, just as long as it was <3.2% (4% ABV).
Commemorating one of the first major steps towards ending prohibition in the 1930s when beer could be legally purchased for the first time in 13 years. On the evening of April 6, thousands and thousands of people lined up outside breweries and taverns, waiting for midnight when they could once again enjoy the sweet taste of beer. As a result, April 7th is known as National Beer Holiday and April 6th is called New Beers Eve.
Beer has grown vastly into becoming a part of a lifestyle. Think about the large variety of beer you see when you go to the grocery store or visiting your local pub. Think about all of the beer commercials aired on television. Think about the rapidly-growing small craft breweries offering or providing a unique take on the classic beverage, for instance Build-A-Beer Brewery. It's a freedom that we're privileged to have, so why not set aside today to celebrate?
Tell all your friends about this glorious holiday, and raise a glass, bottle, can, or mug to the deliciousness that is beer.
Happy National Beer Day, everyone. Stay Thirsty.
Commemorating one of the first major steps towards ending prohibition in the 1930s when beer could be legally purchased for the first time in 13 years. On the evening of April 6, thousands and thousands of people lined up outside breweries and taverns, waiting for midnight when they could once again enjoy the sweet taste of beer. As a result, April 7th is known as National Beer Holiday and April 6th is called New Beers Eve.
Beer has grown vastly into becoming a part of a lifestyle. Think about the large variety of beer you see when you go to the grocery store or visiting your local pub. Think about all of the beer commercials aired on television. Think about the rapidly-growing small craft breweries offering or providing a unique take on the classic beverage, for instance Build-A-Beer Brewery. It's a freedom that we're privileged to have, so why not set aside today to celebrate?
Tell all your friends about this glorious holiday, and raise a glass, bottle, can, or mug to the deliciousness that is beer.
Happy National Beer Day, everyone. Stay Thirsty.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Beer Dispenser from Bottom!
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this video. It's fast, efficient, and there's no foam!
How it works: You have to use a special cup that has a hole at the bottom. With the hole, there is a magnet that rests on it. When you place the cup onto the dispenser the pressure of the beer pushes the magnet up and once the cup is filled it's ready to drink.
I wouldn't mind owning one of these. The record is 56 beers in one minute.
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