On May 23, 2008, it was reported that InBev is preparing a US$46 billion offer for American brewing company Anheuser-Busch. This is an absolustely huge deal, making many people a good amount of money and taking what many consider an “American” heritage and making it foreign owned. InBev, a Belgian company, is the largest brewer [...]
This is the season to go outside, have barbeque’s and enjoy life with friends. I understand there are people around the world that enjoy the winter time, winter sports and bitterly cold weather, but for everyone else the spring and summer time is the time to kick back and get lazy. Need further proof? Many [...]
In the last few years we’ve had crop reductions in the United States for one of our most precious crops: the hop. The second shortage falls on the barley, which lends a sweetness to balance out the flavor and bitter from the hops. Both ingredients are in short supply which means prices on the core [...]
In the United States there is this perception that beer is for the frat party while wine is for a higher class dinner party. You don’t go to the bar and order a glass of Merlot just as you don’t go to a fancy Italian restaurant and order a bottle of Natty Ice. There is [...]
If you’ve got a loved one that takes a fancy to beers you’ll want to find them a beer related present this holiday season. Let’s assume you’ll spend $25.00 to $50.00 on your gift this holiday and you know their into beers of all shapes and sizes. First idea, a beer stein. If they’re into [...]
Corona is a pilsner brewed in Mexico by Grupo Modelo. If you’re a beer drinker there is a great chance you’ve heard of, or have had, a Corona beer. Grupo Modelo is a very large brewery in Mexico famous for many beers exported to our country, including Corona Extra, Corona Light, Negra Modelo, Pacifico and [...]
A microbrew or a mass marketed brew is the long argued topic in my family. My father-in-law believes Budweiser is the king of beers while I’d rather drink a Shipyard or Bass Ale any day of the week over a Bud or Coors Light. I’ve got nothing personal against Anheuser-Bush, heck, but most of their [...]
