Yes, fermenting beer should ideally be done in the dark. Especially if using a transparent fermenter! This is because light and heat can cause a chemical reaction in the beer, altering its taste and potentially reducing its quality. The beer can develop an unpleasant flavor often referred to as being “light-struck” or “skunked”. Now, let’s…
A refreshing beer with a slice of orange is a sight that instantly screams summer. But not all beers are suited to this citrusy garnish. So, what beers do you drink with an orange slice? Wheat beers, namely Belgian Witbiers and German Hefeweizens, are the perfect candidates for an orange slice. In the US, Blue…
If you’ve ever opened a can of Guinness Draught, you may have noticed a small plastic ball, or ‘widget’, bouncing around inside. It may seem perplexing to find a plastic ball in Guinness beer cans, but there is a method to this madness. The introduction of this unusual addition serves a specific purpose that goes…