What Is Jamaican Overproof Rum? A Guide
What comes to mind when you picture the Caribbean? For most, it’s probably some combination of white shores, palm fronds swaying in a sea breeze, and strong rum cocktails. It’s an appealing image that has …
How Is Cognac Made? (And Armagnac Too!) Your Questions Answered
Cognac is a craze. In France alone, 16,800 people work on producing cognac. Most of the drink goes to international consumers, particularly in the United States. This leads many people to think that they need …
Understanding Why Amburana Oak Barrels Will Be in Breweries Everywhere
The number of breweries in the United States has been climbing for over a decade, rising 4.5% to over 8,000 breweries from 2019 to 2020. With brewers experimenting now more than ever, the possibilities for beer …
Benefits of Barrel Aging Beer
There’s nothing like sipping on a sour beer during the hot summer months. It cools you down and gives you a refreshing drink to sip on as you watch the world go by. To get …
Beer Fermentation in a Barrel: How it Works
Barrel-aged and barrel-fermented beer are experiencing a renaissance in the world of brewing. For many serious and passionate brewers, beer fermentation in wood barrels is considered far superior to fermentation in stainless steel. If you …
The Process and Benefits of Barrel Aging Beer
Barrel aging beer is one of the best ways to brew a beer that has a memorable and nuanced flavor that you will savor with each sip. But the first barrel aging of beer was an …
The Ultimate Guide to Fortified Wine
When you think of fortified wine, you might picture a bottle of port gathering dust at the back of your liquor cabinet. Or a cloyingly sweet sherry or marsala good for cooking and not much …
Wild Fermentation Beer: A Beer-Lover’s Guide
Beer is big. In 2019, the average American drank nearly 26 gallons of beer and cider. The American beer industry is worth more than $110 billion dollars, with more than 6,400 separate businesses brewing their …
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