Beer
For years, wine-lovers have prattled on to the annoyance of mere mortals about wine-food pairings. There is a similar art to pairing beers with food dishes in general, matching foods with varieties of beer such as India Pale Ales (IPAs), ambers, and wheat beers. Just as with wine pairing, beer pairing plays on easily predicted interactions between food flavors and beer characteristics.
General
A hydrometer is a tool that of which is used to measure how much fermentation has occurred in a bottle of beer or wine. This does not actually measure how much alcohol is present in the brew, but it can be used to estimate the level by taking a reading both before and after fermentation. The hydrometer measures the density of the liquid. It is an accurate tool, though the accuracy of the alcohol level will only be as accurate as the calculations of he who estimates it.
Other
This article is an overview of some of the more popular types of cheese to make at home and can act as a starting off point for those wanting to create their very own fromage.
Sauces
Delicious BBQ sauce has become a standard item in kitchen pantries and backyard cookouts throughout not only the United States of America but the entire world. Can you imagine a rack of pork ribs that’s not slathered with tangy BBQ sauce? How much less messy and less satisfying they would be! BBQ sauce also enhances our hamburgers and hotdogs, and some folks (myself included) like to dip fresh cut french fries in it. BBQ sauce is pretty much good on anything, as long as the anything in question is savory. Ever notice how some people like to dump ketchup on everything they eat? Same concept...
Wine
Winemaking can be one of the more satisfying and unique hobbies. While other guests bring commercial wines and fruitcake, someone who brings their own homemade wine will be the talk of the party.
Wine
Winemaking can be one of the more satisfying and unique hobbies. While other guests bring commercial wines and fruitcake, someone who brings their own homemade wine will be the talk of the party.
The art of home brewing has been around since the ancient Sumerians first stumbled upon its process about 6,000 years ago, so it is really nothing new. Many large and some small companies have perfected their artistic style of brewing the age old beverage and made millions on the product. For many different reasons however, home brewing is recently becoming a very popular hobby for many people around the world, but why bother? Why go to the trouble of making your own beer? After all, it is much easier to just drive to the store, pick a brand that looks good, take it home, pop the top and enjoy almost instant gratification. But are you really getting what you pay for?
This article is an overview of some of the more popular types of cheese to make at home and can act as a starting off point for those wanting to create their very own fromage.
Yeast starter isn’t a requirement for brewing beer, but it is a good idea to ensure better fermentation of the beer. Making a yeast starter is the best idea if the yeast is past the ‘use by’ date, if the original gravity is over 1.060, or if pitching lager yeast at temperatures below 65F. In case of possible contamination, keep a back-up of dry yeast ready for brewing day.
Ever since the micro-brew revolution swept the United States during the late 80’s, people everywhere have discovered the joys and benefits of brewing their own lagers and ales at home. Though the financial advantages of saving a few bucks by fermenting your own suds is a plus, many brew simply for the therapeutic upsides and for the control it gives them over the finished product. Brewing can be a soothing, soul affirming experience, and many find it to be a very enjoyable pastime. Here we’ll look at how to craft a pre-industrial favorite that has achieved a newfound popularity in the modern age: the India Pale Ale.
Root beer has been popular in America literally since the first settlers landed on Plymouth Rock. Brought with them from Europe, small beer as it was called then, eventually evolved into what we now call root beer. The tale, however, is long and twisted and unfortunately, filled with legend parading as fact and fact that has morphed into legend. What follows is the distillation of the best information and sources.