Beer has been immensely popular since the establishment of civilization, so it only makes sense that inventors would take it upon themselves to craft some stellar products that make the consumption of this hoppy beverage that much greater. Though plenty of these inventions enhance the general flavor, most of them pay homage to the art of making this age-old drink. So, what were the best inventions in 2015?
The uKeg Pressurized Growler
Imagine having a mini keg that you are able to keep in your own fridge. What makes this item far better than just that, though, is that it is very portable and the alcohol comes out perfectly at the right temperature, consistency, and flavor.
The Slip Cup
Beer pong has been popular for decades among drinkers, but few have paid thought to just how unsanitary the game actually is. Essentially, a dirty ping pong ball falls in a cup and the losing opponent must then consume that tainted liquid. The slip cup acts as a trap for this ball, however, and is easily removed when one is ready to take a sip.
Pico
This is an appliance that is relatively the same size as a microwave. Designed to brew craft beer that is of the utmost quality, this invention has helped people develop more acquired tastes easily and in the comfort of their own homes.
Mount Hood Glass
This is anything but a simple mug and is accented with a 3D image of Mount Hood. It is sturdy, striking, and perfect for a cold brew.
Oak Bottle
Much like the concept of aging wine or whiskey, this oak bottle will age whatever is placed inside of it while concurrently enhancing its flavor.
MiniBrew
Much like a Keurig, this makes a multitude of beers right on the kitchen counter. Equipped with recipes and concise instructions, the MiniBrew is the best for those wishing to expand their horizons and save money.
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Craft beers have established themselves in a large way, they are beers made in a traditional or non-mechanized way by a small brewery. These drinks have a tendency to have more love put into them because they are made by small breweries rather than huge manufacturing plants. With breweries establishing themselves more, there have been new flavors of craft beer hitting the shelves and taps. With the Edmonton BeerFest coming up it is important to be up to date on the best ones to ever have hit the shelves!
Avery Brewing Liliko’i Kepolo
Not only is the can of Avery Brewing Liliko’i Kepolo creative in engaging, the complexity and flavor of this light cold one make it a hot seller. This beer is brewed in Boulder, Colorado and gives the essence of an earthy and pungent taste that can be sipped.
Sierra Nevada Nooner Pils
Sierra Nevada Nooner Pils is brewed specifically in Chico, California/Mills River, N.C. This beer is a German-style golden lager and can send the person drinking it straight back to Germany with its floral German hops essence.
Weyerbacher Sunday Morning Stout
Weyerbacher Sunday Morning Stout tops the charts with an 11% ABV and is dense with roasted flavors. This Sunday Morning Stout throws in notes of vanilla and spice to offer a unique flavor that a drinker can only find in the Sunday Morning Stout.
So if a cold one is up your alley it is time to start reading up on the best craft beers around! Edmonton BeerFest will be an excellent opportunity for a person to taste and get to know all the different options from around the country.
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“Anyone can drink beer, but it takes intelligence to enjoy beer.” -Stephen Beaumont, Author of Premium Beer Drinker’s Guide: The World’s Strongest, Boldest and Most Unusual Beers.
Some of the top countries that drink beer are Canada, Czech Republic, Australia, the United States and Australia. Each country has a different top selling beer.
Canada’s Has a Taste for Bud
“This Bud’s for you” may be the Anheuser-Busch brewery’s slogan about their beer and it’s definitely accurate a slogan for Canada’s beer taste. The most liked beer in Canada is Budweiser. Budweiser has a lightness to it that is both sweet and bitter at once.
The Legendary Beer of the Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is the top beer drinking country in the world. The Czech Republic citizens’ favorite beer is the Czech Republic brewed beer Gambrinus beer. Gambrinus has a legend behind the name. Gambrinus is the name of a legendary king of Flanders who had an epic method behind his beer brewing method. It’s not exactly at King Arthur legend status, but it does make the Gambrinus beer seem that much more epic. It’s appropriate that the top beer drinking country on planet Earth has a legend behind the namesake of their favorite beer.
Australian’s Lager of Choice
Victoria Bitter is the top selling beer in Australia. Victoria Bitter was first brewed in Victoria, Melbourne by Thomas Aitken. It started becoming popular in the 1960’s among the Aussies after strong marketing campaigns. Victoria Bitter is not a bitter beer, even though it does have bitter in it’s name. It’s a standard beer and certainly not over the bitter. It has a bite to it, but it isn’t going to make you pucker up. It’s like a bittersweet memory on your tongue.
Light Beer a Favorite in the United States
Bud Light is the top dog beer in the United States. Bud Light is the light beer of the Anheuser-Busch beer brand. Budweiser Light became available in 1981. Bud Light is a top beer in the United States because it is from the largest brewing company in the United States and due to Americans having a concern for carb and calorie intake while still having a solid beer taste. It’s light beer while still having the Budweiser flavor.
United Kingdom Caring for Carling
In the United Kingdom the top brand of beer is Carling. Carling Brewing became the top beer in the United Kingdom in the 1980s. In the year 2009 four point one billion pints were sold in the United Kingdom alone. “Great taste every sip of the way” is the manifesto of Carling Brewery and they uphold that promise. They are the top beer in the United Kingdom because they are the most served beer at football sporting events, music events or any other entertainment events spent with best mates.
No matter where you are or what your favorite beer is, remember to always drink responsibly and safely.
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Canada has a well-established brewing scene. Apart from a few old beers, the country has a booming craft beer industry. Among the many beers available, here are five top-rated beers in Canada.
Péché Mortel– Brasserie Dieu du Ciel!
Péché Mortel is a black and dense beer with distinctive roasted flavors. Its brewers infuse fair trade coffee in the brewing process to intensify the beer’s bitterness and give the brew a robust coffee taste.
The beer was historically brewed in England mainly for the Russian tsar’s court. It’s stout style, bitterness, and high alcohol content helped to preserve the drink during the long export journey.
La Fin Du Monde-Unibroue
Unibroue has brewed this Triple-style Golden Ale since February 1994. This top-rated beer has a blonde with a golden hue color. It forms a white, creamy and generous head and Champaign-like bubbles. It has a mildly yeasty flavor that combines a complex taste of malt, fruit, and spice with a smooth dry finish. It has a complex aroma of flowers, honey, coriander, spice, malt, and honey. Unibroue recommends serving this beer at a temperature of 12ºC–14ºC / 54ºF- 57ºF. Serve your La Fin Du Monde in a tulip.
Fat Tug IPA- Driftwood Brewery
This northwest style India Pale Ale is the beer for a hop aficionado. Fat Tug has an intense hop profile featuring melon, grapefruit, mango and restrained malt notes.
Red Racer IPA- Central City Brewers + Distillers
This style of ale was designed to withstand the shipping from England to India during the British colonization. This hoppy brew has an intense aroma and a lingering finish that make it a beer for the connoisseur. Red Racer IPA is known as Red Betty IPA in the USA.
Sartori Harvest IPA – Driftwood Brewery
This fresh, wet-hopped IPA is a special release beer. It’s brewed once a year, in the middle of the hop harvest. The beer uses fresh Centennial hops that make it singular and remarkable.
You can sample top-rated Canadian beers at the upcoming Edmonton’s International Beerfest. In the festival’s tradition, there will be many beer exhibitors and music bands. The event is on April 1-2, 2016 at the Shaw Conference Centre. You can buy your tickets online.
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The love for a good beer cuts across nations and cultures. But of course, all cities don’t have an equal love of this alcoholic beverage. Here are some of the cities regarded as the world’s best beer cities.
1. Portland, Oregon
If you consider the number of craft breweries per city, Portland wins as the world’s craft beer capital. At the close of 2015, the city had about 85 craft breweries in its metro area.
Indeed, craft beer is virtually everywhere in Portland. You can find craft taps in dive bars, in Safeways, restaurants, and mini marts. There are also several taprooms, bottle-shops, tasting rooms and brewpubs by the bushel. And beer tourists can enjoy walking pub tours, beer tour buses, and pedal lounges.
2. London
For many centuries, Londoners have enjoyed a pint of good beer in pubs that line up their city. It’s no wonder then that the IPA and Porter are natives of this famous city. Still, there has been a proliferation of microbreweries in England.
Excellent pubs now adorn London’s heaving metropolis, and beer lovers can quickly access their favorite brews in a variety of settings. Whether you are a beer historian or a beer aficionado wanting to be part of an ever-evolving beer scene, London is your kind of a city.
3. Prague
Prague is undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking cities in the world. The city also has numerous brewpubs and bars with excellent ales and lagers. There are also many restaurants, cafes, and bookstores specializing in local and international craft beers. And the beer here is very affordable.
4. Munich
One can’t mention Munich and fail to remember the spectacular Oktoberfest. Nevertheless, Munich is a beer-loving city even after the tents for the exciting beer fest are packed.
The city is home to many classic beer styles and craft brews. Any beer lover in Munich can, therefore, be sure of a full stein whether his preferred haunt is a traditional beer hall, an outdoor beer garden or a trendy bar.
5. Montreal
Montreal has a thriving pub culture, access to quality barley and an established brewing infrastructure. The city boasts of more than 20 breweries. A majority of these breweries are within walking distance of each other. There are also numerous specialty bars stocking excellent beers from many other breweries all over Quebec. If you have a discerning palate, Montreal will keep you busy with a wide variety of beer in a unique cultural setting.
Edmonton is another Canadian City with a thriving pub culture. On April 1-2, 2016, the city’s Shaw Conference Centre will host the annual Edmonton Beerfest. In attendance will be numerous music bands, beer exhibitors and thousands of beer fans. Get your ticket now and be part of this incredible event.
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With the microbrew revolution in Canada, selecting the best brews in the country is a tough task. Molson’s day of yore are long gone, and beer consumption is now spread across many specialized brands. Beer lovers are bound to have differing opinions about the best or most popular beers.
However, listening to Canadian mouths and wallets, you can get an idea of the most popular beers in 2015. According to VinePair, an online authority on matters of wine, beer, and liquor, Budweiser was Canada’s number one beer in 2015. What could have happened to the Canadian belief that Canadian brews are better than watery American beers?
On their part, the Canadian Brewing Awards named Scona Gold Kolsch from Alley Kat Brewing Co as the beer of the year. The following beers also won gold in their categories:
1. North American Style Lager: Islander Lager- Vancouver Island Brewery
2. North American Style Premium Lager: Western Pilsner- Great Western Brewing Co
3. European Style Lager: King Pilsner- Provincial Beverages of Canada
4. Amber Lager (North American Style): Old Flame Red- Old Flame Brewing Co
5. Dark Lager (North American Style): Hermann’s Dark Lager- Vancouver Island Brewery
6. Light Lager: Laker Light- Brick Brewing Co.
7. Bock: Captivator Doppelbock- Tree Brewing Co.
8. Porter: Charcoal Porter- Innocente Brewing Co.
9. Strong Porter: Continuity Baltic Porter- StoneHammer Brewing Co.
10. Cream Ale: Cream Ale- Sleeman Breweries Ltd.
11. German Style Kolsch: Scona Gold Kolsch- Alley Kat Brewing Co
12. Red Ale: Heroica Red Ale- Steamworks Brewing Co
13. Blonde/Golden Ale: Pale Ale- Moosehead Breweries
14. Brown Ale: Gahan Iron Bridge Brown- PEI Brewing Co.
15. Black Ale: Disruption Black IPA- Category 12 Brewing
16. Scotch Ale: Farnham Scotch Ale- Farnham Ale et Lager Inc.
17. Stout: Seven Summits Milk Stout- Rossland Beer Company
18. Imperial Stout: St. Ambroise Russian Imperial Stout- McAuslan Brewing Inc.
19. India Pale Ale: (English Style), Curmudgeon IPA- Grand River (American Style)
20. Maple Lager or Ale: Ambroise Maple Beer- McAuslan Brewing Inc.
21. Fruit Beer/Field Beer: Grapefruit Radler- Tree Brewing Co.
22. Gluten Free Beer: India Pale Ale- Brasseurs Sans Gluten
23. Experimental Beer: Dead Frog Nutty Uncle Peanut Butter Stout- Dead Frog Brewery
24. Session Ale: Recline Pale Ale- Cameron’s Brewing Co.
However, according to the beer aficionados at Beer Advocate, the following were Canada’s top-rated beers:
1. Péché Mortel- Brasserie Dieu du Ciel!
2. La Fin Du Monde by Unibroue
3. Fat Tug IPA from Driftwood Brewery
4. Red Racer India Pale Ale- Central City Brewers and Distillers
5. Grande Cuvée Porter Baltique by Les Trois Mousquetaires
6. Sartori Harvest IPA- Driftwood Brewery
7. Unibroue 17 Grande Réserve- Unibroue
8. Dominus Vobiscum Lupulus- Microbrasserie Charlevoix
9. Trois Pistoles- Unibroue
10. Aphrodisiaque- Brasserie Dieu du Ciel!
On matters brands, Beer Store lists the following as the ten most popular brands in their stores:
1. Coors Light
2. Molson Canadian
3. Budweiser
4. Bud Light
5. Blue
6. Carling Lager
7. Busch Lager
8. Keiths
9. Heineken
10. Corona
We hope your favorite beer got a mention. If it didn’t, continue trusting your palate but make a resolution to test other excellent flavors from coast to coast.
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