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How to Taste (and Drink) Beer
Read more: How to Taste (and Drink) BeerTasting beer is about much more than a simple “open up and swallow.” In order to fully understand and enjoy the beer you’re tasting (and drinking), there are a number of simple strategies to employ, as well as some general tips and tricks for getting the most out of your brew.
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Raise a Glass 22nd February For Margarita Day: The Ultimate Guide to Margaritas and Agave Spirits
Read more: Raise a Glass 22nd February For Margarita Day: The Ultimate Guide to Margaritas and Agave SpiritsNational Margarita Day, celebrated on February 22nd, honors the beloved cocktail known for its refreshing taste and versatility. While its exact origins are debated, it is commonly believed to have been created in the 1930s or 1940s, with stories attributed to figures like Carlos “Danny” Herrera and Margarita Sames. The classic Margarita, a blend of…
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Barrel-Aged Beer: What To Know
This beer category is defined as: beers aged in non-neutral wood. This can result in an intentional wood-influenced flavour effect (vanilla, caramel, toast), flavours derived from previously aged alcohol in the wood (bourbon, whiskey, sherry, tequila), as well as the action of microorganisms living in the wood. Although darker or more alcoholic styles have been…
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Wheat Beer: What To Know
Wheat beer is a type of beer that originated in Bavaria, Germany. It is typically a top-fermented ale that contains at least 30% wheat in the brewing process and is available in a variety of styles. Wheat beers are typically light in colour, have a low to medium alcohol content, and can appear cloudy or…
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Types of Cognac: What To Know
When it comes to understanding the puzzling terminology of cognac categories, any of us can become baffled. This is due to the fact that the laws governing the ageing of cognac date back many years and have changed very little since their inception. So, to help, we’ve created the following guide to demystify all those…
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Whiskey Sour: What To Know
When it comes to cocktails, we enjoy going back to the basics with classics. And, with only three ingredients, the Whiskey Sour is a classic cocktail that remains unrivalled in its classic recipe as well as its modern variations. It’s enjoyable and simple to make, but mastering the delicate balance of sweet and sour is…
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Frizzante and Spumante Prosecco: What To Know
The two wine words most associated with Italian sparkling wine are Frizzante and Spumante. Frizzante and spumante are both sparkling wines, but they differ in terms of effervescence, or the amount and strength of the bubbles. Wines labelled ‘frizzante’ are only lightly sparkling, whereas wines labeled ‘spumante’ have more fizz. EU regulations state: At 20˚C,…
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Champagne: What To Know
Champagne, the most celebratory of bubbly beverages, is appropriate for a wedding toast, a baby’s birth, or a ship’s christening. Champagne gets its distinct yeasty, nutty aromas from a years-long fermentation and ageing process that results in a sparkling wine of unparalleled complexity. What Is Champagne? Champagne is a sparkling wine that is white or…
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