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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Indian Pale Ale or IPA has enjoyed a massive resurgence in popularity over the past decade or so. Beer drinkers love the style for its robust flavour, fragrant hops and bitterness. According to the Brewers Association, IPA is the most popular craft beer sold in retailers across America. In this article, we’ll have a […]
Are you getting bored of drinking and brewing the same old beer? Do you have a fussy beer drinker in your life who doesn’t like the more traditional styles? It might be time to explore the world of fruit beers! In this instalment of Ingredient Spotlight, we’ll dive into the world of fruited beers. We’ll […]
It’s no secret that Australians love beer. According to the latest alcohol consumption data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Aussies consume about 18 million litres of beer every year. This makes Australians roughly 19th for beer consumption per capita in the world. But where did Australia’s love for beer begin? While it is likely […]
I was recently sitting in my favourite beer bar and noticed a style on the tap menu that I’ve never seen before: grisette. While sipping on my pint, a quick Google search revealed it to be a type of beer that falls under the Farmhouse Ale style and a close cousin of Saison. It got […]
If you’ve been to an alcohol retailer or supermarket in the last year or so, you may have noticed a new product is taking up more shelf space: low and no alcohol beer, wine and spirits. These drinks are more popular than ever before and seem to come in an endless variety of flavours and […]