I am reposting an previous basics of beers for some of our new staff.
Beer is always a major topic of discussion at Euclid Hall but if you are new to beer or if our discussions have been a little too advanced, let this be a solid 101 for you with lots of links for you to explore.
Beer at the most simple level is made of 4 ingredients; water, malt, hops and yeast. Here is a closer look at the basics of beer and brewing.
- Beer 101 (video)
- Beer 101 (article)
- Take a look at the brewing process. (video 6 min.)
- What is the difference between ales and lagers?
- Beer Advocate Beer 101 This is not a basic 101, but rather a group of incredible links that talk about many aspects of beer.
What is your next step in learning about and appreciating beer? Check out the links below.
- Attend beer classes regularly Wednesdays at 3:30pm and subscribe by email to this blog.
- Start to drink beer on your day off and learn about beer styles. If you have a smart phone, get this app immediately.
- Practice tasting beer, its fun and you can learn a lot.
- Checkout whats happening at Great Divide. Join their Hop Disciples discussion on the 3rd Thursday of every month, or the Beer and Cheese Pairing every 4th Tuesday.
- Check out the Cicerone Study Guide for endless amount of links to everything you need to learn about beer.
- Consider taking the level 1 Cicerone Test
Books to Check out
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