beer Archives - Cooking 4 All Sun, 26 Nov 2023 17:30:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://cooking4all.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-favicon_bold-32x32.png beer Archives - Cooking 4 All 32 32 Six Savory Things to Eat and Drink on Your Next Trip to the UK https://cooking4all.com/six-savory-things-to-eat-and-drink-on-your-next-trip-to-the-uk/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:35:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=16046 If you’re traveling to the UK, you must know all the food and drink customary to try in order to get the full UK experience. Lucky for you, we’ve got you covered with a short list of everything. Fish and Chips Obviously, one must have a customary batch of Fish and Chips, but the real […]

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]]> If you’re traveling to the UK, you must know all the food and drink customary to try in order to get the full UK experience. Lucky for you, we’ve got you covered with a short list of everything.

Fish and Chips

Obviously, one must have a customary batch of Fish and Chips, but the real kicker is the Mushy peas that many Brits enjoy on top. The peas add a bright green color to the dish, and makes it healthier!

Pint of Beer

A trip to the Uk is amiss without sitting in some of the many pubs and enjoying a pint of some of the many beers from all around the world. The beer is great served alongside fish and chips or a burger, while watching a football game in the pub.

Steak and Kidney Pie

This is a British favorite, and great for all lovers of pies. The meat can be switched for chicken and leeks if you are not into red meat though.

Full English Breakfast

This is the full thing: Eggs, sausage, beans most of the time, and depending where you are in the UK, it can be considered Irish/Welsh/or Scottish Breakfast. Its great served with hot coffee at Sunday brunch with loved ones.

Bangers and Mash

Sausages and mashed ptatos are a proper English delight, and a comfort food. Its simple, hearty, and delicious.

High Tea

Of course no trip to the UK is complete without high tea, usually English breakfast tea cut with milk and served with finger sandwiches and served around the middle of the afternoon. This is a staple in English culture.

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]]> 4 Creative Gifts to Buy a Beer Lover https://cooking4all.com/4-creative-gifts-to-buy-a-beer-lover/ Tue, 28 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=13027 Beer is one of the most beloved beverages in the world which means that we all probably have at least one friend who likes beer. In case you’re looking for ways to surprise this person with a unique gift, here are a few great ideas for gifts that literally every beer lover will adore. Scratch […]

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]]> Beer is one of the most beloved beverages in the world which means that we all probably have at least one friend who likes beer. In case you’re looking for ways to surprise this person with a unique gift, here are a few great ideas for gifts that literally every beer lover will adore.

Scratch Off Poster

A scratch-off poster with a list of 100 beers that every beer lover must try is actually one of the coolest gifts for anyone who enjoys trying different types of beer.

Beeropoly

If your friend also loves playing board games, Beeropoly is a cool beer drinking game with a series of challenges and anyone who loves drinking beer will probably like it.

A Book

In case you know someone who is not just interested in drinking but would also like to learn more about beer, a book could be a great gift for this person. For example, a book called Tasting Beer by Randy Mosher is an excellent gift for those who want to learn more about beer and brewing.

Custom Beer Mugs

A mug is a classic gift for drinkers, but not if you make some effort to create a custom beer mug with a unique message that your friend will love.

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]]> Common Beer Myths You Shouldn’t Believe https://cooking4all.com/common-beer-myths-you-shouldnt-believe/ Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:39:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=11414 Beer is by far the most beloved drink in the world, but how much do we actually know about this refreshing beverage? There are many misconceptions about beer, but it’s time to debunk some of the most common beer myths that many people still believe. Dark Beers Are Stronger Than Light Beers This is the […]

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]]> Beer is by far the most beloved drink in the world, but how much do we actually know about this refreshing beverage? There are many misconceptions about beer, but it’s time to debunk some of the most common beer myths that many people still believe.

Dark Beers Are Stronger Than Light Beers

This is the most common beer myth out there. The truth is that a beer’s color is not related to its strength and there are many dark beers with low alcohol content.

It Should Be Served Cold

While drinking cold beer is refreshing and more common, there are actually certain types of beers that taste better warm.

Beer Will Give You Beer Belly

It’s actually true that drinking too much beer can cause weight gain and give you a beer belly. This however is not specific to beer, because drinking any alcohol that is high in calories and sugar can lead to weight gain.

Beer Helps You Fall Asleep

There’s a common alcohol myth that drinking before bedtime can help you fall asleep. While it’s true that drinking a glass of beer or wine can help you relax, alcohol can actually reduce the quality of sleep.

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]]> Three Cheers for These Late Spring Beers! https://cooking4all.com/three-cheers-for-these-late-spring-beers/ Mon, 03 May 2021 12:09:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=9873 We’re heading into the second half of the spring season where thunderstorms, warm days, and time spent outside with friends and family become the name of the game. Choosing the right beer to enjoy in the months of May and June comes down to finding an option that combines flavor with a refreshing character and […]

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]]> We’re heading into the second half of the spring season where thunderstorms, warm days, and time spent outside with friends and family become the name of the game. Choosing the right beer to enjoy in the months of May and June comes down to finding an option that combines flavor with a refreshing character and an ability to go down smooth. Here are three styles that you should add to your beer list.

New England IPA

New England IPAs are the best IPAs in our opinion for this part of the year. Fruity, juicy, and tropical, they can be a little too heavy for the summer season but the next couple of months are an ideal time to enjoy this beer which goes great with a warm day outside.

Amber Ale

Instead of reaching for a macro lager, why not try an Amber Ale? This beer has a relatively simple flavor profile but packs so much more flavor and body. Try sipping one of these along with a burger or steak at dinner time.

American Pale Ales

Are you a fan of hops? If so, an APA is a great option for your late spring beer cravings. A better choice for casual sipping than conventional IPAs thanks to their lower alcohol content and more relaxed hop profile, APAs are a wonderful choice at this time of year.

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]]> These April 2021 Drink Holidays Are Ready To Be Served https://cooking4all.com/these-april-2021-drink-holidays-are-ready-to-be-served/ Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:31:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=9706 Now that we’re in the month of April, we can finally move past winter and into the spring season. This month is full of opportunities to commemorate and celebrate gastronomic favorites, and drinks are an especially common one to find on the holiday calendar. Check out these three April 2021 drink holidays that you should […]

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]]> Now that we’re in the month of April, we can finally move past winter and into the spring season. This month is full of opportunities to commemorate and celebrate gastronomic favorites, and drinks are an especially common one to find on the holiday calendar. Check out these three April 2021 drink holidays that you should put on your calendar and celebrate!

April 7: National Beer Day

Are you a fan of the suds? If so, be sure to make time to commemorate this beer celebration on the seventh of April, a Wednesday this year. Pick up your favorite craft IPA or macro lager to enjoy with dinner or in the sun outside.

April 9: National Gin and Tonic Day

It’s hard to find a mixed drink as popular as the humble gin and tonic, a favorite in many countries around the world. The aromatics and herby character of gin mixed with the bubbles of tonic, and always topped with fruit or herbs, is a perfect choice for the warming weather.

April 30: National Bubble Tea Day

Bubble tea has exploded in popularity over the past decade or so, and it even has its own holiday now on the last day of the month. With its origins in Taiwan, tapioca balls are placed in a cold tea beverage that explodes with the flavors of your choice. Be sure to grab one on the 30th!

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]]> Welcome Spring With These Awesome Beer Styles https://cooking4all.com/welcome-spring-with-these-awesome-beer-styles/ Fri, 19 Mar 2021 09:38:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=9627 Spring is finally here, and that means all kinds of exciting things for foodies like us! Beer is one of the most seasonal drinks out there, and it is finally time to put away the heavy, dark beers of winter and move onto something a little lighter and refreshing for the warmer season. Get prepared […]

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]]> Spring is finally here, and that means all kinds of exciting things for foodies like us! Beer is one of the most seasonal drinks out there, and it is finally time to put away the heavy, dark beers of winter and move onto something a little lighter and refreshing for the warmer season. Get prepared for spring by seeking out these beer styles at your local shop!

Gose

This tangy, salty German beer style has undergone a surge in popularity over the past decade or so. Fruity and low in alcohol, this is a perfect beer for sitting on the patio on a warm spring day or for mowing the lawn.

Kolsch

Another German beer comes in on the list of spring delights to try. Hailing from the city of Cologne, Kolsch is a pale, low-hop, highly-drinkable beer whose warm-fermentation brewing process leads to a more flavorful end product than most lagers.

Saison

Funky, floral, and downright unique, saisons are the final beer that you should add to your shopping list this spring. Fermented using natural bacteria that impart an unmistakable taste on the beer, Belgian breweries were the first to perfect this style which can be made using a wide variety of flavors.

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]]> Interesting Beer Trends That Have Emerged in 2021 https://cooking4all.com/the-top-beer-trends-you-should-know-in-2021/ Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:12:19 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=8693 We’re now a little over a month into 2021, and some of the year’s most popular beer trends are starting to rise to the top. 2021 is an unconventional year in many ways, and that has extended to the world of beer as well. Here are some of the top trends that you can expect […]

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]]> We’re now a little over a month into 2021, and some of the year’s most popular beer trends are starting to rise to the top. 2021 is an unconventional year in many ways, and that has extended to the world of beer as well. Here are some of the top trends that you can expect to be popular this year.

Virtual Tasting Sessions

The ongoing global health crisis has made it difficult for us to make plans to meet friends at beer-tasting spots and enjoy trying different brews together. Many people have instead opted for virtual tasting sessions via video call in which everyone tries the same beers and discusses them together.

Whiskey-Infused Beers

We have seen whiskey-infused beers in the past, largely created by barrel-aging strong brews in receptacles previously used for aging whiskey. That trend is especially hot this year, with a number of craft breweries taking on this trend with porters, imperial ales, and other strong beers.

Creative Lagers

Craft breweries have largely focused on warm-fermented ales for the past twenty years, believing that they have a better, more varied canvas upon which to work. However, we have already begun to see a selection of daring lagers come out this year, something which is worth keeping an eye on.

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]]> Add These IPAs to Your Beer List This Winter https://cooking4all.com/add-these-ipas-to-your-beer-list-this-spring-2/ Mon, 28 Dec 2020 17:42:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=4833 Winter is fully underway! The days are shorter, the nights are longer, and our thermometers are getting nice and low. Although most people tend to opt for more dark stouts and porters during the cold months of the year, there’s still plenty of room to enjoy IPAs as well. Indeed, lighter beers are also quite […]

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]]> Winter is fully underway! The days are shorter, the nights are longer, and our thermometers are getting nice and low. Although most people tend to opt for more dark stouts and porters during the cold months of the year, there’s still plenty of room to enjoy IPAs as well. Indeed, lighter beers are also quite popular during this time of year, contrary to what many people say. IPAs are always a favorite, and here are three recommendations to add to your winter grocery list!

Session IPA

Session IPAs are a big trend in this beer style, offering the hoppy and fruity flavor of a regular IPA while lowering the style’s alcohol content and heaviness. Session IPAs typically clock in around 3.5%-4.5% ABV, making them a perfect option to drink on those long patio evenings or while doing yard work.

New England IPA

Looking for a beer that bursts with fruit flavors? New England IPAs are a perfect choice! Spring tends to liven our senses and awake our taste buds, and the heavy tropical notes of the hop-light NEIPA style is a perfect complement to the turning of the calendar.

Belgian IPA

Belgian beers are known for being funky and fresh, and this trademark carries over to the Belgian IPA beer style. Belgian yeasts add a funkiness to the classic hop-heavy flavor of an IPA, making a unique creation that’s a must for die-hard beer lovers.

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]]> The Best British Ales https://cooking4all.com/the-best-british-ales/ Fri, 13 Nov 2020 14:30:00 +0000 https://stagingc4a.wpengine.com/?p=6351 Britain is renowned for its ale brewing and for its quaint and comfortable pubs. To get the true taste of these islands, you’ve got to have a mug of traditional ale in one of the glorious pubs. If you’re paying a visit to the British Isles, be sure to give these ales a try. Spitfire […]

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]]> Britain is renowned for its ale brewing and for its quaint and comfortable pubs. To get the true taste of these islands, you’ve got to have a mug of traditional ale in one of the glorious pubs. If you’re paying a visit to the British Isles, be sure to give these ales a try.

Spitfire

This light and hoppy ale is a classic in British pubs. It can be drunk as a pint or as a bitter shandy, where lemonade is added to it. The beer is named after the famous British World War II fighter plane, the spitfire.

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⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍺Shepherd Neame Spitfire 🍺Cervejaria: Shepherd Neame ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍺Origem: Inglatetra ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍺Estilo: Standard Bitter⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍺Teor Alcoólico: 4,5% ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A Shepherd Neame é a cervejaria mais antiga do Reino Unido, produzindo Ales notáveis desde 1698. Sua principal marca, a Spitfire, é uma das Ales mais vendidas do mundo. Foi fabricada pela primeira vez em 1990 para comemorar o 50º aniversário da Batalha da Grã-Bretanha e para arrecadar dinheiro para o Fundo Benevolente da Royal Air Force. Desde então, a Spitfire ajudou a arrecadar mais de 250.000 libras para uma série de instituições de caridade das forças armadas, principalmente a RAFBF e a Help for Heroes, e se tornou a primeira cerveja a ser aceita como parceira licenciada da RAF. É uma cerveja clássica, tradicional, coloração âmbar escura, espuma cremosa, aroma maltafo, o sabor um pouco amargo. Uma breja gostosa de se beber, recomendo. #spitfire #shepherd #trocadecervejas #instagood #instabirra #juntoscomcerveja #juntosporacidente #cervejencia #brejasquetomamos #cervejainglesa #instabeerofficial #cervejeirosdobem #spitfirebeer #cervejasespeciais #degustadoresdecerveja #malte

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Abbots Ale

Named after the monastery where it was first brewed, Abbots Ale is a slightly heavier and stronger beer that has a pleasantly bitter taste.

Old Speckled Hen

Old Speckled Hen is another classic. It’s a soft ale, but it still packs a bit of a punch. Beautifully bitter, with a full bodied taste and fruity notes, it’s easy to see why this is a British favorite.

Hobgoblin

Furnished with a great label of a naughty hobgoblin, this beer is another standard feature in British pubs. Another dark ale with fruity, nutty notes, it can also be enjoyed around the world through export.

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This @hobgoblinbeer Imperial Ruby beer coming in at 6.6% ABV, is pretty much my go too fridge filler beer. Even more so now the weather has turned colder! . Flavour was much more intense than I first expected. Loads of brown sugar, molasses, caramel, cherry and dried fruits. Slightly boozy finish too. For me it has some similarities to a German Dunkel beer! It’s a really good brew this… . What’s everyone else’s winter beer fridge fillers? 🍻 . . . . . #hobgoblin #imperial #beer #craftbeer #beerlover #beerlife #dunkel #beerstagram #beertography #beerme #beerofinstagram #craftbeerporn #craftbeerlife #beerporn #beerpics #beerreview #craftnotcrap #instabeer #beergeek #beernerd #ukbeer #bier #birra #ol

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]]> Try These Dark Lagers This Winter! https://cooking4all.com/try-these-dark-lagers-this-winter/ Thu, 12 Nov 2020 12:53:00 +0000 https://stagingc4a.wpengine.com/?p=6284 Winter is, without a doubt, dark beer time. These rich and malty brews work especially well when temperatures drop and people are looking for beers to warm them up instead of cooling them down. Dark lagers have grown increasingly popular in recent years and here is a selection of them that you should put on […]

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]]> Winter is, without a doubt, dark beer time. These rich and malty brews work especially well when temperatures drop and people are looking for beers to warm them up instead of cooling them down. Dark lagers have grown increasingly popular in recent years and here is a selection of them that you should put on your list to try this winter!

Schwarzbiers

Schwarzbiers are a German invention whose name literally translates to “black beers”. Relatively light for a dark lager, with an alcohol content of around 5% and coffee, chocolate, and malty notes, this is a good style to start your dark beer journey on.

Doppelbocks

Stepping up the strength and alcohol content a bit are doppelbocks, a strong lager which also hails originally from Germany. Toasted bread is the prevailing flavor of this beer, which is a stronger, darker version of the traditional bock.

Baltic Porters

Baltic porters are a special variation of porter ales, which are made with warm fermentation. Baltic porters, however, are a special style that began to be cold fermented in the Baltic region in the 19th century. This makes them lagers even though they have an ale-like strength and richness.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> beer Archives - Cooking 4 All Sun, 26 Nov 2023 17:30:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://cooking4all.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-favicon_bold-32x32.png beer Archives - Cooking 4 All 32 32 Six Savory Things to Eat and Drink on Your Next Trip to the UK https://cooking4all.com/six-savory-things-to-eat-and-drink-on-your-next-trip-to-the-uk/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:35:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=16046 If you’re traveling to the UK, you must know all the food and drink customary to try in order to get the full UK experience. Lucky for you, we’ve got you covered with a short list of everything. Fish and Chips Obviously, one must have a customary batch of Fish and Chips, but the real […]

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]]> If you’re traveling to the UK, you must know all the food and drink customary to try in order to get the full UK experience. Lucky for you, we’ve got you covered with a short list of everything.

Fish and Chips

Obviously, one must have a customary batch of Fish and Chips, but the real kicker is the Mushy peas that many Brits enjoy on top. The peas add a bright green color to the dish, and makes it healthier!

Pint of Beer

A trip to the Uk is amiss without sitting in some of the many pubs and enjoying a pint of some of the many beers from all around the world. The beer is great served alongside fish and chips or a burger, while watching a football game in the pub.

Steak and Kidney Pie

This is a British favorite, and great for all lovers of pies. The meat can be switched for chicken and leeks if you are not into red meat though.

Full English Breakfast

This is the full thing: Eggs, sausage, beans most of the time, and depending where you are in the UK, it can be considered Irish/Welsh/or Scottish Breakfast. Its great served with hot coffee at Sunday brunch with loved ones.

Bangers and Mash

Sausages and mashed ptatos are a proper English delight, and a comfort food. Its simple, hearty, and delicious.

High Tea

Of course no trip to the UK is complete without high tea, usually English breakfast tea cut with milk and served with finger sandwiches and served around the middle of the afternoon. This is a staple in English culture.

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]]> 4 Creative Gifts to Buy a Beer Lover https://cooking4all.com/4-creative-gifts-to-buy-a-beer-lover/ Tue, 28 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=13027 Beer is one of the most beloved beverages in the world which means that we all probably have at least one friend who likes beer. In case you’re looking for ways to surprise this person with a unique gift, here are a few great ideas for gifts that literally every beer lover will adore. Scratch […]

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]]> Beer is one of the most beloved beverages in the world which means that we all probably have at least one friend who likes beer. In case you’re looking for ways to surprise this person with a unique gift, here are a few great ideas for gifts that literally every beer lover will adore.

Scratch Off Poster

A scratch-off poster with a list of 100 beers that every beer lover must try is actually one of the coolest gifts for anyone who enjoys trying different types of beer.

Beeropoly

If your friend also loves playing board games, Beeropoly is a cool beer drinking game with a series of challenges and anyone who loves drinking beer will probably like it.

A Book

In case you know someone who is not just interested in drinking but would also like to learn more about beer, a book could be a great gift for this person. For example, a book called Tasting Beer by Randy Mosher is an excellent gift for those who want to learn more about beer and brewing.

Custom Beer Mugs

A mug is a classic gift for drinkers, but not if you make some effort to create a custom beer mug with a unique message that your friend will love.

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]]> Common Beer Myths You Shouldn’t Believe https://cooking4all.com/common-beer-myths-you-shouldnt-believe/ Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:39:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=11414 Beer is by far the most beloved drink in the world, but how much do we actually know about this refreshing beverage? There are many misconceptions about beer, but it’s time to debunk some of the most common beer myths that many people still believe. Dark Beers Are Stronger Than Light Beers This is the […]

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]]> Beer is by far the most beloved drink in the world, but how much do we actually know about this refreshing beverage? There are many misconceptions about beer, but it’s time to debunk some of the most common beer myths that many people still believe.

Dark Beers Are Stronger Than Light Beers

This is the most common beer myth out there. The truth is that a beer’s color is not related to its strength and there are many dark beers with low alcohol content.

It Should Be Served Cold

While drinking cold beer is refreshing and more common, there are actually certain types of beers that taste better warm.

Beer Will Give You Beer Belly

It’s actually true that drinking too much beer can cause weight gain and give you a beer belly. This however is not specific to beer, because drinking any alcohol that is high in calories and sugar can lead to weight gain.

Beer Helps You Fall Asleep

There’s a common alcohol myth that drinking before bedtime can help you fall asleep. While it’s true that drinking a glass of beer or wine can help you relax, alcohol can actually reduce the quality of sleep.

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]]> Three Cheers for These Late Spring Beers! https://cooking4all.com/three-cheers-for-these-late-spring-beers/ Mon, 03 May 2021 12:09:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=9873 We’re heading into the second half of the spring season where thunderstorms, warm days, and time spent outside with friends and family become the name of the game. Choosing the right beer to enjoy in the months of May and June comes down to finding an option that combines flavor with a refreshing character and […]

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]]> We’re heading into the second half of the spring season where thunderstorms, warm days, and time spent outside with friends and family become the name of the game. Choosing the right beer to enjoy in the months of May and June comes down to finding an option that combines flavor with a refreshing character and an ability to go down smooth. Here are three styles that you should add to your beer list.

New England IPA

New England IPAs are the best IPAs in our opinion for this part of the year. Fruity, juicy, and tropical, they can be a little too heavy for the summer season but the next couple of months are an ideal time to enjoy this beer which goes great with a warm day outside.

Amber Ale

Instead of reaching for a macro lager, why not try an Amber Ale? This beer has a relatively simple flavor profile but packs so much more flavor and body. Try sipping one of these along with a burger or steak at dinner time.

American Pale Ales

Are you a fan of hops? If so, an APA is a great option for your late spring beer cravings. A better choice for casual sipping than conventional IPAs thanks to their lower alcohol content and more relaxed hop profile, APAs are a wonderful choice at this time of year.

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]]> These April 2021 Drink Holidays Are Ready To Be Served https://cooking4all.com/these-april-2021-drink-holidays-are-ready-to-be-served/ Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:31:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=9706 Now that we’re in the month of April, we can finally move past winter and into the spring season. This month is full of opportunities to commemorate and celebrate gastronomic favorites, and drinks are an especially common one to find on the holiday calendar. Check out these three April 2021 drink holidays that you should […]

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]]> Now that we’re in the month of April, we can finally move past winter and into the spring season. This month is full of opportunities to commemorate and celebrate gastronomic favorites, and drinks are an especially common one to find on the holiday calendar. Check out these three April 2021 drink holidays that you should put on your calendar and celebrate!

April 7: National Beer Day

Are you a fan of the suds? If so, be sure to make time to commemorate this beer celebration on the seventh of April, a Wednesday this year. Pick up your favorite craft IPA or macro lager to enjoy with dinner or in the sun outside.

April 9: National Gin and Tonic Day

It’s hard to find a mixed drink as popular as the humble gin and tonic, a favorite in many countries around the world. The aromatics and herby character of gin mixed with the bubbles of tonic, and always topped with fruit or herbs, is a perfect choice for the warming weather.

April 30: National Bubble Tea Day

Bubble tea has exploded in popularity over the past decade or so, and it even has its own holiday now on the last day of the month. With its origins in Taiwan, tapioca balls are placed in a cold tea beverage that explodes with the flavors of your choice. Be sure to grab one on the 30th!

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]]> Welcome Spring With These Awesome Beer Styles https://cooking4all.com/welcome-spring-with-these-awesome-beer-styles/ Fri, 19 Mar 2021 09:38:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=9627 Spring is finally here, and that means all kinds of exciting things for foodies like us! Beer is one of the most seasonal drinks out there, and it is finally time to put away the heavy, dark beers of winter and move onto something a little lighter and refreshing for the warmer season. Get prepared […]

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]]> Spring is finally here, and that means all kinds of exciting things for foodies like us! Beer is one of the most seasonal drinks out there, and it is finally time to put away the heavy, dark beers of winter and move onto something a little lighter and refreshing for the warmer season. Get prepared for spring by seeking out these beer styles at your local shop!

Gose

This tangy, salty German beer style has undergone a surge in popularity over the past decade or so. Fruity and low in alcohol, this is a perfect beer for sitting on the patio on a warm spring day or for mowing the lawn.

Kolsch

Another German beer comes in on the list of spring delights to try. Hailing from the city of Cologne, Kolsch is a pale, low-hop, highly-drinkable beer whose warm-fermentation brewing process leads to a more flavorful end product than most lagers.

Saison

Funky, floral, and downright unique, saisons are the final beer that you should add to your shopping list this spring. Fermented using natural bacteria that impart an unmistakable taste on the beer, Belgian breweries were the first to perfect this style which can be made using a wide variety of flavors.

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]]> Interesting Beer Trends That Have Emerged in 2021 https://cooking4all.com/the-top-beer-trends-you-should-know-in-2021/ Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:12:19 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=8693 We’re now a little over a month into 2021, and some of the year’s most popular beer trends are starting to rise to the top. 2021 is an unconventional year in many ways, and that has extended to the world of beer as well. Here are some of the top trends that you can expect […]

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]]> We’re now a little over a month into 2021, and some of the year’s most popular beer trends are starting to rise to the top. 2021 is an unconventional year in many ways, and that has extended to the world of beer as well. Here are some of the top trends that you can expect to be popular this year.

Virtual Tasting Sessions

The ongoing global health crisis has made it difficult for us to make plans to meet friends at beer-tasting spots and enjoy trying different brews together. Many people have instead opted for virtual tasting sessions via video call in which everyone tries the same beers and discusses them together.

Whiskey-Infused Beers

We have seen whiskey-infused beers in the past, largely created by barrel-aging strong brews in receptacles previously used for aging whiskey. That trend is especially hot this year, with a number of craft breweries taking on this trend with porters, imperial ales, and other strong beers.

Creative Lagers

Craft breweries have largely focused on warm-fermented ales for the past twenty years, believing that they have a better, more varied canvas upon which to work. However, we have already begun to see a selection of daring lagers come out this year, something which is worth keeping an eye on.

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]]> Add These IPAs to Your Beer List This Winter https://cooking4all.com/add-these-ipas-to-your-beer-list-this-spring-2/ Mon, 28 Dec 2020 17:42:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=4833 Winter is fully underway! The days are shorter, the nights are longer, and our thermometers are getting nice and low. Although most people tend to opt for more dark stouts and porters during the cold months of the year, there’s still plenty of room to enjoy IPAs as well. Indeed, lighter beers are also quite […]

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]]> Winter is fully underway! The days are shorter, the nights are longer, and our thermometers are getting nice and low. Although most people tend to opt for more dark stouts and porters during the cold months of the year, there’s still plenty of room to enjoy IPAs as well. Indeed, lighter beers are also quite popular during this time of year, contrary to what many people say. IPAs are always a favorite, and here are three recommendations to add to your winter grocery list!

Session IPA

Session IPAs are a big trend in this beer style, offering the hoppy and fruity flavor of a regular IPA while lowering the style’s alcohol content and heaviness. Session IPAs typically clock in around 3.5%-4.5% ABV, making them a perfect option to drink on those long patio evenings or while doing yard work.

New England IPA

Looking for a beer that bursts with fruit flavors? New England IPAs are a perfect choice! Spring tends to liven our senses and awake our taste buds, and the heavy tropical notes of the hop-light NEIPA style is a perfect complement to the turning of the calendar.

Belgian IPA

Belgian beers are known for being funky and fresh, and this trademark carries over to the Belgian IPA beer style. Belgian yeasts add a funkiness to the classic hop-heavy flavor of an IPA, making a unique creation that’s a must for die-hard beer lovers.

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]]> The Best British Ales https://cooking4all.com/the-best-british-ales/ Fri, 13 Nov 2020 14:30:00 +0000 https://stagingc4a.wpengine.com/?p=6351 Britain is renowned for its ale brewing and for its quaint and comfortable pubs. To get the true taste of these islands, you’ve got to have a mug of traditional ale in one of the glorious pubs. If you’re paying a visit to the British Isles, be sure to give these ales a try. Spitfire […]

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]]> Britain is renowned for its ale brewing and for its quaint and comfortable pubs. To get the true taste of these islands, you’ve got to have a mug of traditional ale in one of the glorious pubs. If you’re paying a visit to the British Isles, be sure to give these ales a try.

Spitfire

This light and hoppy ale is a classic in British pubs. It can be drunk as a pint or as a bitter shandy, where lemonade is added to it. The beer is named after the famous British World War II fighter plane, the spitfire.

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⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍺Shepherd Neame Spitfire 🍺Cervejaria: Shepherd Neame ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍺Origem: Inglatetra ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍺Estilo: Standard Bitter⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍺Teor Alcoólico: 4,5% ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A Shepherd Neame é a cervejaria mais antiga do Reino Unido, produzindo Ales notáveis desde 1698. Sua principal marca, a Spitfire, é uma das Ales mais vendidas do mundo. Foi fabricada pela primeira vez em 1990 para comemorar o 50º aniversário da Batalha da Grã-Bretanha e para arrecadar dinheiro para o Fundo Benevolente da Royal Air Force. Desde então, a Spitfire ajudou a arrecadar mais de 250.000 libras para uma série de instituições de caridade das forças armadas, principalmente a RAFBF e a Help for Heroes, e se tornou a primeira cerveja a ser aceita como parceira licenciada da RAF. É uma cerveja clássica, tradicional, coloração âmbar escura, espuma cremosa, aroma maltafo, o sabor um pouco amargo. Uma breja gostosa de se beber, recomendo. #spitfire #shepherd #trocadecervejas #instagood #instabirra #juntoscomcerveja #juntosporacidente #cervejencia #brejasquetomamos #cervejainglesa #instabeerofficial #cervejeirosdobem #spitfirebeer #cervejasespeciais #degustadoresdecerveja #malte

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Abbots Ale

Named after the monastery where it was first brewed, Abbots Ale is a slightly heavier and stronger beer that has a pleasantly bitter taste.

Old Speckled Hen

Old Speckled Hen is another classic. It’s a soft ale, but it still packs a bit of a punch. Beautifully bitter, with a full bodied taste and fruity notes, it’s easy to see why this is a British favorite.

Hobgoblin

Furnished with a great label of a naughty hobgoblin, this beer is another standard feature in British pubs. Another dark ale with fruity, nutty notes, it can also be enjoyed around the world through export.

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This @hobgoblinbeer Imperial Ruby beer coming in at 6.6% ABV, is pretty much my go too fridge filler beer. Even more so now the weather has turned colder! . Flavour was much more intense than I first expected. Loads of brown sugar, molasses, caramel, cherry and dried fruits. Slightly boozy finish too. For me it has some similarities to a German Dunkel beer! It’s a really good brew this… . What’s everyone else’s winter beer fridge fillers? 🍻 . . . . . #hobgoblin #imperial #beer #craftbeer #beerlover #beerlife #dunkel #beerstagram #beertography #beerme #beerofinstagram #craftbeerporn #craftbeerlife #beerporn #beerpics #beerreview #craftnotcrap #instabeer #beergeek #beernerd #ukbeer #bier #birra #ol

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]]> Try These Dark Lagers This Winter! https://cooking4all.com/try-these-dark-lagers-this-winter/ Thu, 12 Nov 2020 12:53:00 +0000 https://stagingc4a.wpengine.com/?p=6284 Winter is, without a doubt, dark beer time. These rich and malty brews work especially well when temperatures drop and people are looking for beers to warm them up instead of cooling them down. Dark lagers have grown increasingly popular in recent years and here is a selection of them that you should put on […]

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]]> Winter is, without a doubt, dark beer time. These rich and malty brews work especially well when temperatures drop and people are looking for beers to warm them up instead of cooling them down. Dark lagers have grown increasingly popular in recent years and here is a selection of them that you should put on your list to try this winter!

Schwarzbiers

Schwarzbiers are a German invention whose name literally translates to “black beers”. Relatively light for a dark lager, with an alcohol content of around 5% and coffee, chocolate, and malty notes, this is a good style to start your dark beer journey on.

Doppelbocks

Stepping up the strength and alcohol content a bit are doppelbocks, a strong lager which also hails originally from Germany. Toasted bread is the prevailing flavor of this beer, which is a stronger, darker version of the traditional bock.

Baltic Porters

Baltic porters are a special variation of porter ales, which are made with warm fermentation. Baltic porters, however, are a special style that began to be cold fermented in the Baltic region in the 19th century. This makes them lagers even though they have an ale-like strength and richness.

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