Was ist Reinheitsgebot?
You probably already know that Reinheitsgebot (purity law) is a law regarding the purity of German beer. You might already know that it is the oldest food purity law that […]
The Brewniversity
What is the difference between Pilsner and Lager (and Pils, for that matter)?
As far as a lot of casual beer drinkers are concerned, pilsner and lager are pretty much the same thing. This is likely because the only lagers they have ever […]
What is the difference between a microbrewery and a macrobrewery?
When people say microbrewery or macrobrewery, they aren’t necessarily referring to the brewery’s size. They could very well be referring instead to the spirit or character behind the beer, not […]
What Is The Best Serving Temperature for Beer?
Ever had a beer that didn’t taste as good as you thought it would? It either got great reviews or your friends raved about it, so you couldn’t wait to […]
What is the Difference Between Märzen and Oktoberfest (And Vienna Lager, for that matter)?
If you’re starting to get more serious about beer, you may have noticed a style frequently referred to as “Märzen/Oktoberfest.” Why the slash? Even if you only know just enough […]
What is the difference between Wheat beers and White beers?
The short answer is that wheat beers and white beers are the same thing, at least when referring to German and Belgian styles. The answer gets a little more complicated, […]
What kind of beer glass should I use?
The best kind of beer glass is the one with beer in it. However, assuming that you want to get a little more serious about evaluating beer (which is probably […]
What is the difference between porter and stout?
Trying to nail down meaningful definitions of porter and stout is no easy task, and unraveling their thoroughly entwined history is damn near impossible. We’ll take a stab at the […]
What is the Difference Between a Pale Ale and an IPA?
When reading about beer styles, one quickly realizes that there are no simple answers and that there is no consensus on what defines a particular style. Pale ales and India […]
What is the Difference Between Ales and Lagers?
If you ask what the difference is between ales and lagers, you will get different responses depending on whom you ask. If you ask beer drinkers, they might tell you […]