The Beer Connoisseur started life as a great hard copy magazine exploring the world of beer. These days the magazine is still as good as ever, except now it has also expanded into a world-class online resource for beer and everything beer related! In this article we’ll look at this amazing publication and all the […]
Merriam Webster defines a pub as “an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed”. This definition is true, but fairly vague. The pub is a place where you can buy a drink, maybe a little food and socialise with people from the community and beyond. But the description above could be for any drinking […]
Many of us start our home brewing journey with the bare basics: a fermenter, hydrometer, some sanitiser and a few cans of wort. As we get better at brewing, we naturally want to start upgrading our tools and equipment to allow us to try different techniques and processes. Having the right gear is essential for […]
After being abroad for a couple of years and unable to brew, I recently arrived back in Australia ready to get something into the fermenter. I figured since I would be doing some maintenance when I got all the gear out of storage, why not take the opportunity to make a few upgrades. I knew […]
Do you know that beer has many other uses aside from being a delicious beverage? If you have some extra beer lying around, or perhaps some home brew that didn’t quite reach your expectations, there is plenty you can do with it! From the garden to the kitchen to the bathroom, this article explores some […]
Beer is one of the most in demand beverages in the world. Despite its widespread popularity, beer isn’t for everyone. Everyone has personal tastes and there’s nothing wrong with enjoying a wine, soft drink or water while others are enjoying a beer. If you’re not usually a fan of beer but would like to try […]
Glass is an integral part of brewing and serving beer. Whether you’re transferring into a carboy for secondary fermentation, bottling some beer or enjoying a glass of your favourite brew, glass is everywhere in brewing. In this article we’ll look at all things glass – from brewing to bottling and serving. We’ll look at the […]
We all love to drink beer, but did you know you can also eat beer? Well, kind of…beer has been an ingredient in various foods for at least hundreds of years and can add great flavour to your next meal. In this article we’ll look at making food using beer – including a few great […]
Ginger beer is an exceedingly refreshing drink made from fermented ginger, sugar and citrus. It’s a great choice on a hot day and is particularly enjoyable over ice. There are countless variations on the classic ginger beer including no alcohol, low alcohol and higher alcohol versions. In this article we’ll look at the history of […]
Beer is old. No, I’m not talking about that bottle of home brew you accidentally left in the cellar for 3 years. Beer and brewing has its roots in the ancient world. The exact origins of beer is hard to pin down – it is likely that several ancient cultures developed beer independently through the […]