A funny video I made about beer. Featuring the song “Beer” by Psycho Stick

Why does drinking beer make the nose stuffy sometimes throat scratchy ? ( but just sometimes with the whole throat thing )

Other people say it does the same thing to them, but nobody that I’ve ever talked to has ever explained to me why, or how it happens.

NO, I’m not allergic … I’m usually fine the next day, maybe I just have regular sinus congestion … But when my nose is clear after using my nasal spray, after a few beers. It gets all clogged up again.

I have a friend of mine always spouting off, well if that isn’t the egg in your beer, I don’t know what is, or, there you go man, egg in your beer and all. I have no idea where this comes from or what in the world it means. Any suggestions?

Organic Beers are Hot!



For the last several years American beer sales have been either slightly falling or at a standstill. One market where that is not the case is organic beers. Even big-time beer giant Anheuser-Busch came out with two organic beers in 2005. Both of them seem to have met with approval from organic consumers.



The labeling of a product as “organic,” means that it must adhere to certain USDA guidelines which were established for all kinds of organic foods in 1997. Organic beer must abide by these guidelines as well. They state that organic foods must be grown without the use of toxic and persistent pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, and they must be grown in soil that has been free from these kind of chemicals for a minimum of three years.



They further indicate that no genetically modified ingredients (GMO) can be used. Organic foods are supposed to be healthier than their non-organic counterparts. They are also meant to reduce erosion and the pollution of ground water. When there is less groundwater pollution, there are also fewer negative effects on wildlife. A study at Cornell University found that each year sixty-seven million birds alone die from pesticides which are used on American fields.



So, now organic beers, both ales and lagers, are making their way into health stores and supermarkets across the nation. Some people think organic products taste better and this is true of organic beer as well. Organic beer is still only a tiny percentage (less than 1%) of the beers sold, but the future of organic beer looked promising enough to Anheuser-Busch that in 2005 they launched two organic beers into test markets. Those brands were Stone Mill pale ale and Wild Hop lager.



West Coast organic beer, brewed by Peak Organic Brewing Co. in Portland Oregon and Butte Creek Brewing Co. in Chico, California, among others, is starting to spread across the country into more and more states. While a decade ago, you could barely expect organic beer to sell in its home state, today many organic beers are available in 25-30 states.



Otter Creek Brewing Co., on the other U.S. coast, is a Vermont company known for their specialty-brewed ales. They also make Wolaver’s Organic ale and oatmeal stout. They are now one of several New England brewers who see positive results with organic brews and are constantly adding new beers to their selections. Last winter the Wolaver label had a pumpkin spice beer out at Christmastime.



The biggest problem for breweries that want to go organic is obtaining organic hops. For several years, they could only be acquired from New Zealand. Other countries, such as Germany, are now starting to export organic hops to the U.S. Pests and diseases abound with organic hops, so there is a low success rate even among growers who give it a try.



More and more craft brewers are adding organic beers to their product list each year. It is a niche in the beer industry that will continue to grow for some time.



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People often communicate about culture and problems in the culture of a company as a stand-alone item. Like it would be possible to change the culture leaving everything else untouched. That idea is wrong. Culture is part of what people do and to change a culture the first step would be to understand what it is people do. For more details www.dishadvice.com Than the next step would be to check how they do it. Or, what the culture is and whether it fits with what people do. This relation is often the main problem, rather than something vague in the culture.

To show this, this article focuses on the cultural differences between drinking beer and wine…

When exploring Style or culture, products like beer and wine can help to describe some differences. Although beer and wine are only two types of a wide array of alcoholic beverages, they represent the main protagonists.

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It is also common ground that there are wine-drinkers and beer-drinkers, as well as there are people (amongst these) who drink both. And there is something as “change;” people do not stock to one habit, not during their lifetime, nor otherwise: people’s habits change. A recent study shows that the habit of drinking either (more) wine or (more) beer can change over time — “Sales are flat. Wine is ascendant. How did this happen?” (1).

The differences in style about the two can be simplified by stating a not too daring proposition:

- Wine drinkers (those that really prefer wine above beer in any situation) are more refined, classier, more “exclusive.” This may be attributed to the character of the product wine. Wine is categorized in vintages that have a certain classification: some wines from a special castle of a unique vintage are so exclusive that the limited amount has increased its price.

- Beer drinkers (also … those that really prefer beer above wine in any occasion) are likewise less bothered with class and status…

The above classification is dangerous and many will not agree, because it is a classification of extremes. But it’s just for explaining the point.

The point is to show what culture is and what its role is, whether it is in business or about nations. For this last one, the average consumption of wine can be examined (2).

Culture is not something isolated. Culture – and this becomes practical for companies – is never stand alone. For more details www.camping-outdoors-recipes.com Culture is always part of something bigger. The culture of a company is mainly the result of what the company business is focused on. A different business, will lead to a different culture.

Now, the wine and beer example fits in very easily, to show the relation between the culture (how people do things) and what they do (the business).

Many people will respond that they don’t fit in the wine-camp or beer-camp as described above. The distinction is too extreme. People will say, “it all depends on the situation. There are moments when I prefer to drink wine and when I prefer to drink beer.”

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It is all in the situation, as with many things, but in this case it only means: it depends on WHAT I do. When I sit on the beach I prefer a cold beer. After a game of squash I also prefer a cold beer, having an exclusive dinner with friend at a moment when we have all the time in the world I would prefer wine…etc, etc.

So, although that there will always be people who prefer only wine or beer, most people will drink either one depending on what they are doing; depending on the type of the social event.

have a case of Natty Ice beer (given to me), and I must say-IT IS THE WORST TASTING BEER EVER!, albeit free. I want to get drunk, so how can I make this horrible tasting beer go down smoother? Any ideas? Seriously. The best I can do is pour a cold can in a glass and drink. If I put it in a glass I might forget what I’m drinking. lol I don’t have tomato juice, but I do have imitation lemon juice.

In world there are many different types of alcoholic beverages. Many of these are firm favorites with people. One of the all time favorites is that of beer. While there are many different beer brands that we can enjoy drinking we shall instead take a small tour into the Guinness beer brewing industry. This tour will however mainly focus on the Guinness brewery and not on the technical parts.

As most of you are aware Guinness beer is an Irish beer that is styled after the alcoholic drink called Porter. The main brewery where this beer is made can be found in Dublin, Ireland. The brewery’s name is that of Saint James’s Gate Brewery. From this brewery alone the companies has produced many different variations of Guinness beer.

For a short time period you could find the London branch of the Guinness brewery as well. This branch closed down in 2005. All of the production that had previously occurred here at the Park Royal Guinness brewery was continued in the original brewery. This closure is probably due in part to the belief of British Guinness beer drinkers that the Irish brewed beer tasted better than the English version.

There are currently many different countries that import various types of Guinness beer. The number of varieties of beer which are made from this company are 19. Each of these beer varieties come in differing strengths and in some cases variations. There are many times when the original recipe of the Guinness beer has changed its composition. This change can occur for many reasons.

There are times when the change is due to the various alcoholic and beer laws which may be in place. In these instances the components of the beer which are not allowed for those distributing countries is taken out and replaced with another acceptable item. The usual items which are used for the production of Guinness Beer are ones water, hops, brewers yeast, and barley malt.

To provide the beer which the signature Guinness beer taste a portion of the barley is flaked – this process is also called steaming and then rolling – and next it is roasted. The end taste of this process is one that we are all familiar with. This flaking process and roasting also gives the beer its dark ruby coloring.

Of the many different beers which you can buy only Guinness beer allows you to taste so many varieties. As you drink only the one type or more you will see why so many people in many different countries love to buy Guinness beer.

Miller beer is one that we are all familiar with. This beer is made in America. You will be able to find different tasting versions of Miller beer. All of these beer types of Miller are made according to their own separate formulas. This is why each beer that is produced from this company is so distinctive.

While the basic method to brewing each Miller Beer is the same you will find certain alterations in the beer ingredients. These alterations are present right throughout the entire Miller range of beer. At present there are seven different breweries where you will find the various types of beer being made.

A quick glance at the different Miller beer types will show you about 12 to 14 different versions. A few of these beers will be of the non-alcoholic variety. In these different beer types there are variations that have been made to conform to public demands. While there are lots of different tasting beers that you can choose from in the Miller range, there are about 4 main beers which are popular with people.

These beer types which are currently actively sold in bars, restaurants, supermarkets are known to us as Miller High Life, Milwaukee’s Best, Miller Lite and Miller Genuine Draft. These 4 varieties are thought to be Millers best beer types.

The great taste which can be found in Miller Beer has led to one of its varieties being presented with some awards. These awards attest to the favor that the US public has given to this beer. To help people recognize the great taste of any type of Miller Beer there are various advertising campaigns. These advertisements and the beer lights which display the Miller Beer label are reasons why we tend to remember this beer from the mass of other beers.

Besides these reasons for the popularity of Miller Beer you will find that the production process of this beer is also unique. For instance the company uses a cold filtering process. This cold filter process ensures that the beer’s flavor is not lost while the beer is being made. Once the beer has been brewed and bottled it is sent to a heat pasteurizing process.

This pasteurizing process is done so that the beer still has the same taste whether it is drunk from a can or a bottle. All these facts are perhaps why Miller Beer is an enduring American beer, one that is enjoyed at anytime of the year by beer lovers everywhere.

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Many people from all walks of life enjoy a cold beer at the end of a workday. Beer is considered to be one of the best thirst quenchers and a great way to unwind after a stressful day at work. We’ll begin this short article by reviewing the different types of beer, than I’ll share some of what I call quirks from different countries regarding beer and finally close with a hobby that has begun as a result of beer.

Types of Beer

Lager beer get’s bottom fermented. It is light bodied, and appears pale to yellow golden in color. It is refreshing, well carbonated and has a slight bitter taste, depending on the brewer.

Dry beer has no residual sugar and has a weak taste with more alcohol content than mainstream beer. It was first marketed in Japan and its popularity in the US is due to heavy marketing efforts.

Bock beer, introduced by the Germans used to be a specialty.

Ale, which is top fermented beer is a style invented by the English brewers.

Lager beers properly brewed need at least a month to age, so considering the consumption levels breweries are required to have a very large storage capacity.

Steam beer is an exclusively brewed blend to San Francisco, California. This uses a hybrid technique where both lager and ale brewing technology are used.

Bottled beer is pretty much all pasteurized. This may impair taste, but it prolongs the shelf life.

A Couple Brewing Quirks From Around The Globe

From Europe:

Most of the European breweries stick to the purity laws of Bavaria from 1516, which insist on using yeast, malted barley, hops and water. A later addition was wheat.

From North America:

To appeal to some market segments and to bring down the cost, the most well known North American beers have many additives.

From Belgium:

Belgians are popular for their fruit flavored (raspberry, cherry, strawberry, peach) ales. These are quite refreshing and appealing, both in aroma and texture.

Draught beers that are imported are micro filtered and not great in taste. Therefore, the low volume bars and restaurants would do better to stick to serving locally bottled beer. However, draught beer that is locally brewed is not pasteurized and its shelf life is limited.

From Switzerland and Norway:

In Switzerland and Norway, there are no regulations. They can use corn syrup, rice flour etc to give beer its different flavors and textures.

Beer Tappers and Beer Can Openers

When it comes to storing and serving beer, beer tappers are more useful than the beer pitcher, because the beer is kept cold and can be dispensed whenever required.

The Rise Of A New Hobby

In closing, beer can collecting as a hobby began shortly after the first beer cans, from the Krueger Brewing Company, appeared in stores in January 1935. This was a packaging revolution in the beer industry. Beer can collecting officially started as a hobby in St Louis in 1970 when Beer Can Collectors of America (BCCA), now the Beer Collectibles Club of America was formed. This has now triggered off the collection of another item, the beer can opener!