Lager Beer’s Mystery Yeast

“Lager may have its roots in Bavaria, but a key ingredient arrived from halfway around the world. Scientists have discovered that the yeast used to brew this light-colored beer may hail from Argentina. Apparently, yeast cells growing in Patagonian trees made their way to Europe and into the barrels of brewers.”

via npr

The Physics of Guinness Explained

Finally an answer to the question of whether the bubbles go up or down.

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(or just buy one.)

Beer of The Week: Belhaven Scottish Stout

This week Justin takes a look at the bottled version of Belhaven’s stout.

World’s Smallest Commercial Brewery Opens On Coney Island

Coney Island Brewing Company has opened the “world’s smallest commercial brewery” on the Coney Island boardwalk, brewing just one gallon of beer at a time.

While the setup does make it a tiny brewery, most of the company’s beer is actually made at other locations by Schmaltz Brewing Company, which owns both the Coney Island and He’Brew beer lines.

via Gothamist

Beer of The Week: Battle of The Porters

This week Dan looks at not one but two different porters- the Sam Smith Taddy Porter and Firestone Walker’s Reserve Porter.

Photo by Danielle Scott

Beer of the Week: Jolly Pumpkin Bam Noire

This week’s beer is a dark and sour saison.

Secret Drinking

via thedailywhat

Combining Brewpubs and Non-Profits in Portland, Ore.

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