Basel Beer: A Toast to Switzerland’s Liquid Gold
Basel is an amazing city. Their unique character is unmistakably interwoven with the rich flavour of Basel beer, making them a must for beer lovers seeking a blend of aesthetics and divine brew. In this blog post, discover more about Basel beer, its heritage and the most fascinating facts about the city’s breweries.
Gluten free beer: truly healthy for everyone?
How much gluten is in beer? Does it really make a difference to avoid drinking beer in order to reduce the gluten content in your diet?
In this blog post, I look at this new trend, describing how gluten-free beer is brewed and the preferences of drinkers who choose gluten-free beers over traditional beers.
The King of the beers: Lager. Because the first sip of beer is a real pleasure
Lager in English, but also Helles in German, Blonde in Italian, Pilsner in Czech…. quite a few names for what is considered the king of beers! Certainly, the worldwide best-selling, probably the most delicate in flavour and certainly the most refreshing of all beers. In this blog post, I highlight the commonalities and the main differences, so that you too can choose your favourite lager.
From classic to the most creative beer ingredients
These days, ingredients of any kind are added to beers, and things are getting a bit confusing. For example, how comes that some beers taste so fruity and they don’t contain real fruits? And why that chocolate taste in the stouts? My aim with this blog post is to look into beer ingredients and share my experience on those that are traditional and those that can be classified as “creative”.
Beer VS wine: 4 reasons to choose craft beers to wine
Beer VS wine is a great topic of conversation and dispute. What is superior, healthier, tastier, better with food? Rather than establishing which of the two, beer or wine, is better, in this blog article I would like to address in which situations beer should be preferred to wine. Finally, learning from wine, I would like to propose a very good reason for choosing craft beer.
The perfect beer in a bar: how to recognize a great beer (and return a bad one)
In this blog post, I want to share my experiences on how to recognise the perfect beer in a bar, how to behave as a customer to avoid getting a badly prepared beer and how to react if the beer doesn’t meet your expectations.
4 basic rules to choose your craft beer
Since my first craft beer, I have explored beer styles, found my favourite flavours and the beers I love the most. Since then, the journey has begun and I would like to share the experiences that led me to choose my craft beer.
Here are my 4 guiding principles to navigate the sea of beers and help you choose the craft beer you really love.
Amber ale: what a passion! From Scottish to American, to drink alone and with fine food
Amber ale, whether classic Scottish or modern American, is a versatile beer type. It varies from malty to hoppy. The best amber beers can be paired with excellent Apèro and Antipasti. Also great for marinating meat to make it more tender and healthier before grilling or BBQing.
The best ways to enjoy your honey beer
It is true that there is no such thing as the honey beer style. However, honey can be skilfully added to classic beers (pilsners, amber ales, IPAs, etc.). However, craft beer brewers have created “experimental” honey beers that cannot simply be categorised into one beer style. Honey beers are only really enjoyable when honey is used in small doses.
How to prepare the best beer tasting: from bottle sipping to great artisanal beer degustation
I enjoy attending beer festivals, and organizing beer degustation, food and beer tasting. The first point is to choose desired artisanal beer style.. Then follows the question: bottle or glass? I always share some recommendations on how to best appreciate craft beer.