beer
Malt, Hops and Fermentation made interesting; Beer is one of the most popular drinks in the world and has been making the masses tipsy for over 5,000 years.
Best Summer Beers
Summertime is beer season for many of us—and it's understandable why that is. There's just something about cracking open a cold one, drinking it down, feeling the suds dancing in your mouth, and getting that refreshing kick of hops that makes beer a perfect summer choice.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Proof
How To Cook With Beer
Most people know how to cook with wine, but don't know how to cook with beer. After all, everyone knows how to make a red wine sauce for pasta, or a white wine sauce for seafood. That being said, there's not much you can do in terms of cooking with beer - or is there?
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Proof
Alcohol Addiction: Mental Disease or Choice?
As I reach for my third water bottle within the hour to cure my killer hangover, I think back to the vague events of the night before. I scroll through my camera roll at the numerous pictures taken to help my memory. Cheeks pressing together with big smiles pass by, live photos capture stumbling dancers. The next photo is one of me by myself, and from the first glance at my eyes, low and red, I get an intrusive thought, one that has haunted me for years: Am I becoming my father’s daughter? After a decade of watching his internal battle with alcohol addiction, I have suppressed numerous lingering questions that have perplexed my subconscious. The one that stumps me the most, may be the most significant one to find an answer to: Is alcohol addiction a choice or a disease?
By Taylor Flaherty9 years ago in Proof
The Highest ABV Beers You Can Buy
Strong beers have a special place in many people's hearts, primarily because they involve the delicious fizz of beer with a very powerful alcoholic punch. They get you blitzed without requiring six or more of them per sitting, and that makes them amazing.
By Skunk Uzeki9 years ago in Proof
Beer and Food Pairing Guide
Once upon a not-too-distant time, the only alcohols that were regularly paired with food by professionals were wines. We all know the regular classic pairings, too. Red wine goes with a well-done steak, white wine goes with seafood. Sake wine goes with sushi, and port goes with a flair for syrupy garbage disguised as culinary masochism.
By Skunk Uzeki10 years ago in Proof
Beginners Guide to Beer Styles
Beer. Once the refuge of dads and grads, it’s become a booming niche, with seemingly more styles than bubbles in a pint glass. Whether you enjoy a wide variety of brews, are loyal to your favorite flavor, or have never had a drop to drink, the history and the diverse libations that fall under the umbrella of “beer” are impressive and fascinating. Here’s a brief guide to beer styles, enjoy them as you see fit.
By Erik Skaarsgard10 years ago in Proof
Love of the Lager
About two years ago, a former coworker and I were discussing the value of something so simple and yet so effective. I believe this was when he dropped a line from his father, whom he quoted as saying once, “You know…whatever happened to just a…good old fashioned…God given ham on rye?” I’m not quite sure God ever gave out ham along with the bread, but I understood the point.
By Dante Cooper10 years ago in Proof
The Definitive Guide to the Best Beer Gardens In the World
Beer gardens are booming thanks to the uptick in craft beer companies growing throughout the world. They're gaining popularity in major cities like Milan, St. Petersburg, New York City, and even Beijing - and going to the right beer garden may mean rubbing elbows with celebrities, sommeliers, and chefs alike.
By Skunk Uzeki10 years ago in Proof
Favorite Drinks Of Presidents, Ranked
If there's one thing that the White House knows how to do, it's enjoy a great meal. And, what's a great meal without an equally amazing drink to follow? Ever since George Washington was elected president, our nation's leaders always seemed to enjoy a good drink - even when Prohibition was a thing.
By Skunk Uzeki10 years ago in Proof
Best Breakfast Beers From Around the World
Believe it or not, having a beer with breakfast is an age-old tradition. As far back as the 17th century monks at the Paulaner monastic brewery in Munich sipped on a dopplebocks in the early morning and Shakespeare was known to enjoy a morning brew. English brewers created the oatmeal stout in the 1800s as a nutritious addition to a hearty breakfast. Today a coffee is a more acceptable choice, but the beery tradition is still alive across the world.
By Hannah Louise Grugel10 years ago in Proof
