22 March 2010
The first beer was likely brewed by accident, the Neolithic equivalent of what happens when you put off cleaning out that fridge: a wet piece of bread ferments, the odor is not unpleasant, somebody drinks it. (Kids, don’t try this at home!)
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21 March 2010
For those who long for the days of chemistry sets, consider buying the adult version, a home brewing beer kit. There are many types available that will make beer brewing fun for the novice and challenging for the expert brewer. Consider these real benefits of home brewing beer before you buy your next six pack.
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20 March 2010
The term salsa can refer to a variety of sauces, though in the United States it generally refers to the spicy tomato based hot sauce used as a dip for nacho chips. While the word salsa is derived from the Latin word meaning “salty”, in Spanish the word means simply a “sauce,” making it redundant [...]
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19 March 2010
One of the most important decisions that must be considered when you are finished manufacturing your home brew beer is how you are going to store your finished product. Although there are a number of different storage containers that are available on the marker, the most basic consideration that new home brewers need to make [...]
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18 March 2010
I’ll never forget the first time I helped my granddad make wine. In my grandfather’s Italian neighborhood every home had a small grape arbor out back and every fall the residents would harvest grapes and put up their barrel of wine. The fall winemaking was a ritual, and the wine made and shared at family [...]
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17 March 2010
While most wines will not be harmed by a little breathing, aeration is often a necessary component to serving a fine, red wine. The term breathing, in wine, actually refers to aerating the wine – to allowing oxygen to intermix with the liquid. This is done in wines that have a lot of tannin, and [...]
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16 March 2010
There are over a half a pound of grapes in a five ounce glass of wine. Almost 90% of all wine made in the US is made in California. The record for the longest champagne cork pop flight was 177 feet 9 inches. This occurred in New York at Woodbury Vineyards. People were making wine long before the [...]
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15 March 2010
Hot sauce. We all know it as that stuff you put on food to give it that extra punch, and add spice to an otherwise boring meal. But did you know that the sultry condiment can do more to your body than give your tongue and throat a run for its money? That’s right; it [...]
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14 March 2010
For the longest time, people have been propagating the rumor that if you have a glass of red wine each night, it can help you take off the pounds and keep off the pounds. Though this has become common knowledge for many, it is worth addressing the question once again. Can red wine help you [...]
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12 March 2010
Beer has been a part of the history and culture of many civilizations. The ancient Sumerians had Ninkasi as their beer and brewing goddess. She was also revered for her ability to satiate human lust. Maybe she intended beer as a means to help the Sumerians tame or release their carnal desires. The Sumerians, ancient [...]
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