Should you use additives or preservatives in your beer

One way microbrewers make a distinction between themselves and mass produced commercial beers is that they insist they do not dilute malt flavours by using adjuncts (other sources of sugar apart from those derived from malt) and no preservatives are used. While that may be true and it a common marketing theme, and a good one apparently, there is always a risk to the viability of the business. How so? … Read more

The 5 steps you need to know when homebrewing for the first time

Congratulation for wanting to take up a new hobby and especially so HOMEBREWING! The rewards are many and include being able to make your very own beer at a fraction of the cost of commercial craft beer. You will gain a great deal of satisfaction that not many other hobbies can give especially when sharing the beer with mates and family over and over again. It is the elixir of … Read more

Is Beer giving you beer belly?

Busting the beer belly myth Does drinking beer really give you a “beer gut”? See what the latest research has to say. The “Irish Central” reported that getting a beer gut is not necessarily the fault of drinking beer. In fact it goes as far as saying that in moderation beer can be beneficial to health. You can read the full report and view the video here. So its no … Read more

Is beer giving you the beer belly?

Source:http://www.irishcentral.com Does drinking beer really give you a “beer gut”? See what the latest research has to says. Recent studies have found that beer is not necessarily the cause of the extra padding you may have around your midsection. In fact, beer has been found to have certain nutritional benefits while enjoyed in moderation…. » Read More