Mead, often referred to as the “nectar of the gods,” is a delicious and historic fermented beverage made from honey. With its roots dating back thousands of years, mead has been enjoyed by civilizations across the world. Mead was traditionally considered more of a European drink from medieval times (just look at the popularity of Mead at Renaissance fairs!) and a minor player in the US alcoholic beverage market. However, with the advent of the craft beer scene, smaller brewers also began making this ancient “honey wine” and there were even some meaderies set up towards the end of the 20th Cent ..read more

If you have ever been to Germany, or simply a US-based German Biergarten, you’ll know already just how many diverse styles of beer they offer. Although most German brews tend to be lagers, they have so many different names that, for those new to the German beer scene, it can be difficult to differentiate them.  Germany is famous for its dark lagers; even the Japanese brewer Sapporo now makes a black lager called Sapporo Dark. Of course, like many of the larger brewers in the USA, including the mighty Anheuser-Busch, Sapporo’s heritage can be traced back to the traditions of German lager b ..read more

If you have ever been sat in your favorite craft brewery tap room sipping on a delicious new IPA and wanted to take some home with you but they haven’t yet bottled it, maybe the barman has offered you a growler to take some home in (or even a howler). Perhaps you even have your own growler in the trunk of your car ready for such occasions – as a Boy Scout I was always taught to be prepared, although I’m not sure that extended to taking beer home with you! A growler, and to some extent a howler, is the ideal way of sharing some of your favorite beer with your beer-drinking buddies, or even taki ..read more

Often called the Champagne of beers, just why is Miller High Life so cheap? It might not be a Heady Topper or the ultra-hoppy Sierra Nevada, but High Life is a favorite brew for many beer lovers. Beer aficionados often say it’s the beer Budweiser should have been! Let’s take a quick look at the history of this once flagship beer of the Miller Brewing Company and find out how it got relegated to being one of the USA’s budget-friendly beer options. Was it just Frederick Miller’s ambition of providing quality beer for the masses which kept this delicious beer at such an inexpensive price, or have ..read more

Modelo may be the least well-known of Mexican beers among the lineup of beach brews served with a wedge of lime (we’re looking at you, Corona), but that hasn’t stopped it from becoming the fastest-growing beer in America. By case sales alone, Modelo is the second most imported beer in the USA, selling over 22.9 million cases annually of the Modelo Especial brand. Mexican beers have gained worldwide popularity for their unique flavors and refreshing qualities. Among the many options available, Modelo Negra and Modelo Especial stand out as two exceptional brews. In this article, we’ll dive into ..read more

When it comes to classic beer brands of the USA, you don’t get much more iconic than Yuengling and Budweiser. For experienced beer drinkers and casual drinkers alike, these brands have become synonymous with American brewing traditions and have amassed a loyal following over the years. While both Yuengling and Budweiser hold their place in the hearts of beer lovers, they have distinct characteristics that set them apart. Yeungling proudly boasts the title of the oldest brewery in America while Budweiser is the self-proclaimed “King of Beers” In this post, we delve into the world of these two c ..read more

When it comes to global beer giants, they don’t come much bigger than Budweiser and Heineken. They dominate the global beer market the same way Coca-Cola and Pepsi lead the soft drinks sector. Wherever you go in the world, whichever country, you will almost always find one if not both of these popular lagers in the cooler of the local bar or on the shelves of the nearby minimart. Basically, wherever beer is sold you are gonna find a Bud or a Heiny! In 2021, Budweiser was ranked as the most valuable beer brand in the world with Heineken not trailing too far behind it, although recent figures su ..read more

When it comes to traditional soft drinks or non-alcoholic beverages, it doesn’t get much more American than root beer. As American as mom’s apple pie or Sunday football in the park, traditional root beers can actually trace their roots back to the early 19th Century and our founding forefathers. (Even Thomas Jefferson and George Washington were known to have their favorite root beer recipes.) With its rich and frothy appearance, root beer has captured the hearts and taste buds of many carbonated beverage enthusiasts over the years. Its distinct flavor profile and nostalgic charm have made it a ..read more

Next time you are down at your local sushi bar, take a quick look at what beer everybody is drinking. I can almost guarantee 9 out of 10 of the beers being enjoyed by sushi-loving customers will be the distinctive beer glass-like-shaped silver steel cans of Sapporo Premium. And why not, the crisp, light taste of Sapporo Premium is ideally suited for lighter dishes like sushi. As they say, when in Japan, do as the Japanese would do! Sapporo ranks as Japan’s oldest brewer and is also the best-selling Asian beer on the American market. Sapporo Premium by itself outsells all the other Asian beers ..read more

When I suggest putting hot sauce into beer many of my beer-drinking buddies just shiver at the whole idea. They are nearly as repulsed as when I suggested adding tomato juice to their beers, but after a bit more research I think I have finally persuaded a few of them. Don’t knock it until you try it, hot sauce is the secret ingredient that can make almost any cheap beer taste incredible, and if chosen correctly, it can even enhance your favorite IPA or Sour too. Hot sauce and beer are beloved culinary staples that have independently captured the hearts and palates of countless individuals arou ..read more