The word salt is derived from the Latin, salarium. This was the money paid to Roman soldiers for purchases of salt and, hence, represented their salary. Today, for 60 partners at Twang, it still does. (“Partners” is Twang-speak for “employees” – quite indicative of the company’s perspective that everyone counts …
The name “porter” comes from where porters were originally popular, which is with transportation works in Central London. Porters are usually brewed using a pale malt base with the addition of black malt, crystal, chocolate or smoked brown malt. Roasted malt is rarely used. British brown porters are similar to …
Fieldwork Brewing from Berkeley, California wants you to dive head first into their Broken Clouds Double IPA. Fieldwork has been unapologetic about their beers in the past, but they are really on Cloud 9 with this new release. Broken Clouds pours and looks like a traditional lager, but that’s where …
Brian Dunn established the Great Divide Brewing Company in Denver’s Ballpark Neighborhood. The flavorful beers that were created were unique to the Denver, Colorado lifestyle. Brewed in a high quality and attentive process to create the high quality beers that live up to the high expectations of craft beer drinkers. …
Need to switch up your old Coors, Miller or Bud light go-tos? Same. You’ve come to the right place, because Magic Rock Dancing Bear is the perfect take on a refreshing bubbly carbonation that’ll make your taste buds forget that watery Natty light you drank in college was ever a …
California is known for many things, but unless you hail from the Golden State, you may not be privy to many of their beers. While prominently recognized for its vineyards and wines, California has a wide assortment of breweries and distinct beers that any true lover of brew should seek …
Looking for a beer that pleases every adult is the perpetual goal for every brewer – but what is that, exactly? Many people say that the most universal beer that can be brewed is the American Blonde Ale – light, crisp, and refreshing with the versatility to experiment in any …
John Hall—a man deeply inspired by European beer styles and selections—founded the Chicago-based brewery, Goose Island. Hall began craft brewing before it was widely known, and he invited his customers backstage to watch the process. Fascination with craft brewing grew, and seven years later, in 1995, Hall had to open …
Ladies and Gents: a new addition has been added to our morning brunch menu, right next to the Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s. Your new excuse to catch a buzz at 10:00am on a Sunday awaits with a new and exciting blend of IPA sweetness. With pale malts and light citrus …
No matter if you are a beer connoisseur or love a night out at the bar. These top 5 British beers are something you should try next time you are at the pub in London or hanging out at home with your favorite Netflix show. You owe it to yourself …
English IPAs were originally made in the 1700s with the intent to be shipped over seas. With hops being a natural preservative, English IPAs featured very high hop content in order to prevent the beer from spoiling as it was shipped to the ranks of English enforcements. These extra hops …
A Belgian Tripel is a light and strong pale ale. Made in Belgium (hence the name), the term “tripel” stems from the brewing process in which three times the amount of malt than the typical beer. They are generally light in color, tend to mildly bitter, and are known for …