Raise a glass (of your favorite brew, of course) because it’s National Beer Day! Mark your calendars for April 7th, a day dedicated to celebrating America’s love for one of the most beloved and refreshing beverages in the world. From crisp lagers to hoppy IPAs, there’s a perfect beer for every taste bud. So, grab your friends and head to your favorite bar—it’s time to toast to National Beer Day! Prohibition of Alcoholic Beverages in United States April 6th is known as New Beer’s Eve, and April 7th is celebrated as National Beer Day. There’s quite an interesting story behind the emergence of N ..read more

Shandy: A Beer Cocktail Beer is the most consumed alcoholic beverage in the world and cocktails are a mix of ingredients coupled with a single or multiple sources of alcohol. From this logic, beer cocktails and Shandy, a beer cocktail with its main alcoholic ingredient being beer, should be way more popular than they are right now.  But why are they not? New York City houses some of the best cocktail bars in the world who serve a rich variety of cocktails, and a quick survey of their cocktail lists shows an apparent lack of beer cocktails or a Shandy. One can claim that “then there must b ..read more

In Dr. Dawn Wright underwater research to explore “a previously unknown area” in the Mariana Trench, she did not know what she would find. After descending 6.7 miles in a two seat submarine to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, she came across something very well known to almost all of us. A Beer bottle! How deep is the Mariana Trench? For those wondering, and to put things in a better perspective, the Mariana Trench is a total of 35,814 feet deep.  Sitting at the bottom of the deepest point of the ocean, a beer bottle seems to be in almost perfect shape.  The story recently went viral ..read more

It is hard to believe, but COVID-19 hit 4 years ago, and it has already been more than 2 years since the world started going back to living the “normal” life. During the pandemic, the hospitality industry was one of the industries that was affected the hardest. Everyone was at home trying to survive the awful virus, and going out for a pint or out for dinner had become just a memory. According to the National Restaurant Association, January 2023 was a strong start for restaurants and bars, with the food service industry forecasting to even surpass pre-pandemic levels, reaching an all-time high ..read more

Spanish Beer Culture In the heart of Spain, where cultural richness meets gastronomic delight, the beer culture stands as a testament to the nation’s diverse and vibrant spirit.  As the third-largest beer producer in the European Union, Spain has a thriving industry dominated by four macro brewers—Heineken España (Cruzcampo), San Miquel-Mahou, Estrella Galicia, and Damm (Estrella), collectively accounting for an impressive 94% of the country’s beer market. Beer and Social Life: Spanish Culture  In Spain, beer is not just a beverage; it’s an integral part of theır social culture.&nbs ..read more

In the early days, Bitcoin, was met with skepticism and uncertainty, much like how the world initially reacted to the invention of smartphones, particularly the iconic iPhone. Back then, both Bitcoin and smartphones were considered pioneering innovations, sparking doubts and curiosity. However, just as the iPhone transformed the way we communicate and access information, Bitcoin has evolved into a global phenomenon, a digital asset now highly esteemed and embraced for everyday transactions. Similarly, Pubinno’s Smart Tap faced its share of skepticism upon introduction. However, perseverance an ..read more

Wine is great for certain occasions, but when the family gets together for Thanksgiving, beer is the way to go. Beer’s wide range of flavors, alcohol, and color characteristics make it an ideal drink for all celebratory occasions.  But this is not a new idea.  It was the Pilgrims, who originally settled in Plymouth, Massachusetts, because they ran out of beer and were unable to continue their journey further south, who said it first.  On their first Thanksgiving, they were supposed to enjoy a cup of ale, but instead they were served cider and water.  History of Thanksgivin ..read more

Hi everyone. Welcome to another episode of Pubinno’s Perfect Beer Talks Webinar.  Today’s special guest is somebody who has over 15 years of experience in the beverage and beer industry, but not only that, he’s also an Advanced Cicerone and has also founded three companies. In this episode of Perfect Beer Talks we had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Chris McClellan and talk about his 15+ years of experience in the beverage industry, his take on it and the future of draft.  Chris’s Journey in the Beverage Industry I’ve loved beer my entire life and I’m very happy to be wor ..read more

The history of beer goes back much further, to another part of the world. Fermentation of barley-like beer began about 5,000 years ago in Mesopotamia.  Did women invent beer?  Most of the old brewers were women “They were responsible for grinding grain to make bread and beer; they often brewed and brewed in the same space,” said Theresa McCulla, curator of brewing history at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. “The oldest known beer recipe  is ‘Hymn to Ninkasi’ (1800 BC), a song of praise and thanks to a brewing goddess.   While the brewing industry ..read more

 Barcade Barcade, the original arcade bar, is a one of the most well know spots for classic arcade games and American craft beer. The first Barcade bar opened in 2004, in the Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood and since then, it has become a go to destination for gamers and beer enthusiasts all accross the globe. – The Birth of Barcade The story of Barcade starts in the early 2000s when four friends – Paul, Pete, Kevin, and Scott – discovered a shared love for vintage video games and craft beer. This shared passion and love was the beginning of a beautiful and daring venture as they ga ..read more