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What do they judge on at beer competitions?
When you see advertising for beer, some of them advertise awards that they have won at various beer festivals and/or competitions.
What are the judging standards at these competitions, and what are the most prestigious competitions?
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Is there any way that I can discern the IBU of a beer if the bewer doesn't provide that information?
Some brewers are awesome and kind enough to place information like the ABV, IBU, and even SRM right on the label of any beer they distribute. This is rad, because (in theory), it means I know exactly what I'm getting myself into, and how to expect a…
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Popularity of tank beer
In Czech Republic pubs with tank beer are pretty common and popular. There in many pubs and restaurants the beer is not stored in mobile casks or kegs but in much larger stationary tanks.
Here is interesting article about tank beer in Prague.
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What steps in the brewing process affect alcohol levels?
Why do some beers have high alcohol levels and some have low ones? Is the alcohol content something that can be changed for any specific brew, and the brewer sets it at a specific level on purpose? Or is the alcohol level something that is achieved…
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Why do some beers smell like cannabis?
In my experience, some beers smell like cannabis. Stella Artios is a distinctive example.
What causes this? - Is it due to a type of hop, or a style?
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What factors affect the carbonation level of beer?
Beer varies widely, and one of the most noticeable differences when drinking is the carbonation level. What factors in the composition, brewing process, storage, etc affect the final level of carbonation?
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Why don't any Arizona craft breweries export their beer?
Why don't any Arizona craft breweries export beers out of state? Is it a legal restriction, a private agreement, or just a market force?
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West coast beer recommendations, please!
I'm an east coast guy who loves east coast and mid-west beer. I'm about to head out on a west coast tour with a show band and am looking for "must have" west coast beers. We will be all over CA, OR and WA. I'm aware of the ones that are must tries…
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Unusal recepticles
I understand openings of a glass allow for aroma to add to the taste. However I recently had Kwak in its recommended glass, which is similar to a test tube. I have seen a number of other unique glasses.
Are these really only for asthetics or are…
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Is there any meaningful difference in acidity level between beer styles?
I would guess that a Porter pH is higher than for an IPA, because of alpha acids or other acids from the hops. I also heard that it can heavily depend on the acidity of the water used.
But anyway, are those pH differences really significant in the…
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Drink from the can?
Why is The Alchemist Heady Topper recommended to "Drink from the can"? Also, are there other beers that "should" also be drank from the can?
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Where to find Okocim beer in or around Pennsylvania
I'm looking for distributors/shops close to central Pennsylvania that sell Okocim beers such as Okocim Porter, Okocim Beer, or Okocim Mocne. I've seen O.K. Beer around here (another Okocim product), but the branded Okocim beers are what I'm really…
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Are growlers considered open containers?
My local brewery fills growlers and just adds a twist-off cap to the top. They do not place any kind of seal or sticker on the cap to prove it hasn't been opened.
So if I get pulled over for whatever reason and the cop sees the growler, in say, the…
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What are the differences between mead and beer? Where can I try one in the US?
From my understanding, mead is primarily made from honey and may or may not have hops added.
Is mead considered a style of beer, or more of a wine, or a completely separate kind of beverage?
Are they brewed similarly? More specifically, would it be…
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How does the PA liquor control board decide which beers can be sold in the state?
I live in Pennsylvania, where the folks in charge cling desperately to the last vestiges of Prohibition, with a protection racket on the side. What this means is that the state heavily regulates alcohol import and distribution. Wine and hard…
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