What does the “33” mean on the Rolling Rock Label?
This is one of those great beer conversations where everyone has an opinion and there doesn’t seem to be a clear provable conclusion. There are several different versions of this legend which we have...
View ArticleWhat is the Reinheitsgebot (“German Purity Law)
Well, the first step is to learn how to say Reinheitsgebot…. “Rine-Hites-gaBoat” is the best pronunciation I could find. Of course some native German speaker will probably correct this, but its pretty...
View ArticleWhat is a Steam Beer (or California Common)?
Steam Beer – History The steam beer, or California Common, is an American original and was first produced in California during the gold rush (late 19th Century). The style of beer is very much tied to...
View ArticleIs there formaldehyde in beer?
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...
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