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Beer Basics

A simple guide to the basics of beer. Learn about beer history, beer brewing, ingredients and the essential styles of beer every enthusiast should know.
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Homebrewing Basics: What's the Original Gravity of Beer?
Beer assortment
International Bitterness Units (IBU)
Beer Brewing
The Definition of 'Krausen' in Beer Brewing
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Here's the Difference Between Beer Bottles and Cans
Rogue Chocolate Stout
What Is a Beer Adjunct?
Glasses of beer on a surface
Is My Beer Vegan-Friendly?
Hand pouring beer
Alcohol by Volume (ABV) in Beer
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When It's Okay to Drink a Beer Before Noon
Chili Beer
Brewing Beer With Chili Peppers
Mission St. Hefeweizen
What Is Bottle Conditioned Beer?
glass of beer on a bar
What Did Ben Franklin Say About Beer?
Barley, Hops and Wheat for Brewing Beer
Is There a Most Important Ingredient in Beer?
Glass of foaming beer
The Science Behind Beer Carbonation
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What Is Beer Pasteurization?
Potosi Tangerine IPA
History of Beer Cans
Ripe summer hops good for making beer from.
Growing and Harvesting Hops for Homebrewing
Glasses of beer, full and empty
What Is That Stuff at the Bottom of My Beer Bottle?
A handful of malted barley used in beer making
What Is Malted Barley?
Beer bottles in cardboard box
Tips for Storing Beer to Keep It Fresher Longer
Woman pouring beers
Why Some Brewers Use Rice or Corn in Their Beer
Brewer checking mash sample at brewery in Traunstein, Bavaria, Germany
Proper Use of Strike Water for Beer Brewing
Workers with tank of hot wort in brewery
What Is Wort in the Brewing Process?
Indian food paired with beer
How to Pair Good Beer With Good Food
craft beer
Best Craft Beer Clubs
Green beer for St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day Green Beer Recipe
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Guinness beer
What Is Guinness Beer?
Fresh and dried yeast
How Yeast Is Used in Cooking

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