Archive for August 5th, 2007
Beer Making Tips-The Affordable (way) to Great Beer
Beer Making Tips-The Affordable (way) to Great Beer
by Shannon Brown
Brew low cost beer. The amount of time you spend on brewing beer makes the small difference in cost between ‘just OK’ ingredients and top quality ingredients a minor point. Either way, the cost of brewing a 5 gallon batch is much cheaper than buying a […]
Posted: August 5th, 2007 under Articles by others, Beer Topics.
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The Ten Most Important Wine Label Terms
The Ten Most Important Wine Label Terms
by Tynan Szvetecz
For the average wine consumer, there is a plethora of intimidation associated with wine buying. This is a feeling that is most often associated with not understanding wine labels. New world wines tend to make it easier - wines bottled in Australia, South America and the United […]
Posted: August 5th, 2007 under Articles by others, Wine Topics.
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The History of Beer
The History of Beer
by Michael Russell
Beer is one of the oldest drinks in the world. It dates back to at least the 5000 BC as recorded by the ancient Egyptians and Mesopotamians. A six thousand year old Sumerian tablet shows people drinking a beverage from a large bowl using straws made from reeds. The oldest […]
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Oktoberfest Oktrivia
Oktoberfest Oktrivia
by Deanna Mascle
1. Which city is the birthplace of Oktoberfest?
A. Munich
B. Berlin
C. Dublin
D. Cincinnati
A. Munich
QQ: Oktoberfest is an institution whose origins are unique to Munich. It is not celebrated elsewhere in Germany or even Bavaria.
2. The first Oktoberfest evolved from what event?
A. A funeral
B. A peace treaty
C. A wedding
D. A christening
C. A wedding
QQ: Oktoberfest […]
Posted: August 5th, 2007 under Articles by others, Beer and wine making.
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