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What Is Your Home Worth Today?

I found a cool resource at http://www.FHFA.gov. If you go there, in the middle of the page you will find something called the Home Price Calculator. You input your home purchase information in terms of State, quarter in which you purchased and the quarter in which you’d like to get the valuation. Next, you hit calculate, and it will show you a chart. While it isn’t specific to YOUR exact home, it does give trends for your area. If you want specific information-specific to your home-within the Twin Cities metro-give me a call and we can discuss your situation. I can then give you guidance on what the value might be.

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Did you know-Current & Future Housing Data

Watch this video-then call me to help you buy or sell a new home or investment property.

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4 Tips to Determine How Much Mortgage You Can Afford

By knowing how much mortgage you can handle, you can ensure that home ownership will fit in your budget.

Here are six surefire ways you can get your finances in order before you buy a home.

Homeownership should make you feel safe and secure, and that includes financially. Be sure you can afford your home by calculating how much of a mortgage you can safely fit into your budget.

Instead of just taking out the biggest mortgage a lender qualifies you to borrow, consider how much you want to pay each month for housing based on your financial and personal goals.

Think ahead to major life events and consider how those might influence your budget. Do you want to return to school for an advanced degree? Will a new child add day care to your monthly expenses? Does a relative plan to eventually live with you and contribute to the mortgage?

Still not sure how much you can afford? You can use the same formulas that most lenders use, or try another of these traditional methods for estimating the amount of mortgage you can afford.

1. The general rule of mortgage affordability
As a rule of thumb, you can typically afford a home priced two to three times your gross income. If you earn $100,000, you can typically afford a home between $200,000 and $300,000.

To understand how that rule applies to your particular financial situation, prepare a family budget and list all the costs of homeownership, like property taxes, insurance, maintenance, utilities, and community association fees, if applicable, as well as costs specific to your family, such as day care costs.

2. Factor in your downpayment
How much money do you have for a downpayment? The higher your downpayment, the lower your monthly payments will be. If you put down at least 20% of the home’s cost, you may not have to get private mortgage insurance, which costs hundreds each month. That leaves more money for your mortgage payment.
The lower your downpayment, the higher the loan amount you’ll need to qualify for and the higher your monthly mortgage payment.

3. Consider your overall debt
Lenders generally follow the 28/41 rule. Your monthly mortgage payments covering your home loan principal, interest, taxes, and insurance shouldn’t total more than 28% of your gross annual income. Your overall monthly payments for your mortgage plus all your other bills, like car loans, utilities, and credit cards, shouldn’t exceed 41% of your gross annual income.

Here’s how that works. If your gross annual income is $100,000, multiply by 28% and then divide by 12 months to arrive at a monthly mortgage payment of $2,333 or less. Next, check the total of all your monthly bills including your potential mortgage and make sure they don’t top 41%, or $3,416 in our example.

4. Use your rent as a mortgage guide
The tax benefits of homeownership generally allow you to afford a mortgage payment—including taxes and insurance—of about one-third more than your current rent payment without changing your lifestyle. So you can multiply your current rent by 1.33 to arrive at a rough estimate of a mortgage payment.

Here’s an example. If you currently pay $1,500 per month in rent, you should be able to comfortably afford a $2,000 monthly mortgage payment after factoring in the tax benefits of homeownership.

However, if you’re struggling to keep up with your rent, consider what amount would be comfortable and use that for the calcuation instead.

Also consider whether or not you’ll itemize your deductions. If you take the standard deduction, you can’t also deduct mortgage interest payments. Talking to a tax adviser, or using a tax software program to do a “what if” tax return, can help you see your tax situation more clearly.

G.M. Filisko is an attorney and award-winning writer who’s owned her own home for more than 20 years. A frequent contributor to many national publications including Bankrate.com, REALTOR® Magazine, and the American Bar Association Journal, she specializes in real estate, business, personal finance, and legal topics.

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Two Special Twin Cities Home Buying Programs

One program is called FPP-Foreclosure Partnership Program, and the other is NSP2 Homebuyer Assistance Program.  Both programs offer incentive money for a purchase.  I can use these financing programs with one of our mortgage investors.  Consider checking them out to see if they’d work for you.

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Rebuilding Credit To Get A Mortgage

Often, especially in this market due to the recession, we find potential home buyers who have had a life event or “bump in the road” that affects their ability to obtain a new loan. If you want to buy a home, you will have to have a certain number of reporting trade lines and for certain length of time. MOST mortgage programs require 3-5 trade lines and a minimum of two years of reporting. The other criteria is the actual credit score-which generally has to be 620, 640 or even 660 as it is all lender dependent. A manual underwriting where they use alternative credit such as rent payments, cell phone bill, utility bills, and the cable bill might be able to be used-but only with a few certain programs and lenders. So, the best bet is to re-establish credit as quickly as possible. HOW ABOUT NOW!! Don’t wait-it will only extend the time until you are going to be eligible. I have put together a list of resources that might be helpful. This list is only a starting place for your research. If you find another good resource please post it in the comments below so that the list can be expanded upon.

TOP IDEAS FOR CREDIT RE.doc

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Have You Ever Wanted A FREE Classic Bartender Book Or One On Beer & Ales of America?

How about downloading one for FREE http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13487 The book is called the “Ideal Bartender” by Tom Bullock and it is available at Gutenberg.org-which is a repository of public domain documents. Check out other cool documents as well while you are their. It is one of my favorite public domain resources. How about a beer & ale book at http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25050 This book is entitled “A Study Of American Beers And Ales by James Garfield Riley and L. M. Tolman

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Buying Rental Property In The Twin Cities

Have you ever wanted to own rental property, but were unsure where to start? I teach a class on the topic. I’ve decided to make the outline into a PPT. I cover the information in my class in much more depth and breadth, but this will give you a lot of useful information. If you are interested in discussing purchasing a rental property as an investment, just give me a call and we can set up a time to meet and review how I can help you become a “real estate mogul”.

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Mortgage Insurance May Still Be Deductible For Some Buyers

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Is There An Opportunity Right In Front Of YOU

I just watched an amazing video which I’ve posted below called the Money Tree. There are so many different interpretations. One that struck me was that people are oblivious to opportunity that is right in front of them. How many of us are looking for something that we already have or is within our reach? How many people are NOT buying real estate today when they could be looking at this as an incredible wealth building opportunity for what it is over the long term-assuming properties rise again in value? I was showing homes this past weekend. It was incredible to see townhomes in great communities selling for 40-60% less than they had sold for just as little as 5 years before. Luckily for my client, we are going to make an offer and ACT. Watch this video and don’t let the opportunities in your life pass you by. Don’t let life pass you by. Happy New Year and may 2011 be your best yet!

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December Is The Time To Reflect

Are each of us doing all we can to make the world a better place? Many of us have our favorite charity and organizations we support. RE/MAX is a very large sponsor of Children’s Miracle Network. Many people don’t realize how much has been given. Each time I sell a home, I automatically donate a portion of my commission to this organization. Other RE/MAX agents like myself contribute from their commission checks as well. Together, with RE/MAX we have collectively given over 100M. I would encourage everyone to consider finding an organization they believe in and make giving a part of their life. Just imagine what the world could look like?

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Getting Ready to Sell Your House

While most experts see little good news in 2011’s housing market, economic downturn is no reason to neglect maintenance on a home or lose sight of future plans to relocate.

The critical issue is planning intelligently for what spending you do now to make sure it’s worth your money later. And even if your plan to sell your property is more than a year away, it’s not a bad idea to get your finances in order as well. In the coming months, you’ll be addressing tax issues, so it’s a good time to look at your overall financial picture with a qualified financial planner as well as a trained tax expert.

The October MacroMarkets Home Price Expectations Survey doesn’t see a meaningful increase in home prices until 2012, though appreciation is expected to go up on average more than 14 percent through 2014.

As you wait for your opportunity, here are some ideas to incorporate in your planning:

Check your credit report and score: If you plan to finance a new property once you sell, it makes ample sense to lower your debt and clean up any discrepancies in your credit data well in advance of any move into the market. Remember, you are entitled to one free copy of each of the major credit reports in any given year, and you can obtain them from one resource – www.annualcreditreport.com. Avoid all the services with expensive TV commercials calling themselves “free” – if they ask for a credit card number, you are not getting a free report. Also, so you can spot discrepancies and keep a watchful eye on the possibility of ID theft throughout the year, stagger your receipt of your reports from Equifax, Experian and TransUnion (the major credit ratings agencies) at different points during the year.

Get a home inspection: Go through local channels – lenders, friends, real estate professionals you trust – to find a licensed home inspector who can look over your property and help you develop a list of potential repairs and upgrades that you can do economically given that you’ll have months before you put the property up for sale. Checking your home’s structure – roof, foundation, windows, etc., as well as its mechanical parts – heating/AC, installed appliances, plumbing – can give you an early warning system for expensive repairs that a prospective buyer’s inspector would find anyway. Try now to make sure there are no problems that will kill a deal later.

Ask a trusted broker for advice: Structural experts can determine whether your home is working properly – real estate brokers may or may not be equally expert at spotting these flaws. But generally, they can be trusted on matters of appearance – whether the grounds around the home are well maintained as well as whether the home’s interior is inviting to the eye of potential buyers.

Don’t overinvest in improvements: In the 1990s, spending $40,000 on a kitchen in many neighborhoods could recover that amount of money and more in the final sales price. In today’s market, those payoffs are a distant memory. Experienced brokers generally do a good job steering you away from overpaying for improvements, but there are other resources to doublecheck the spending you’re planning to do. Remodeling Magazine’s latest Cost vs. Value report provides estimates on specific projects by region, including projections on cost recoupment.

Appeal your property taxes: If you’ve never appealed your property taxes before or have not done so in many years, do so when your appeals period is open. Lowering your taxes as much as possible may help make your property more salable.

Declutter and don’t re-clutter: Start making a list of items you might donate – furniture, clothing, household items, etc. Make sure they’re in good condition and if you’re having trouble setting a value, check on eBay or other auction sites to see if you’re being fair to yourself while not drawing the attention of the taxman.

December 2010 — This column is produced by the Financial Planning Association, the membership organization for the financial planning community, and is provided by John Mazzara 952-929-2577  john@johnmazzara.com , a local member of FPA.

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HUD Has A YouTube Channel-Here Is There Vid On Buying A Home

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Google lets you create cool templated websites

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Can Home Ownership Contribute To Your Wealth?

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Minnesota Foreclosure And Distressed Home Fact Sheets PLUS Twin Cities First Time Buyer Special Programs

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Minnesota First Time Home Buyer Tips

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Top Seven Tips For Home Buyers

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Data.gov – A Cool Site With Lots Of Great Info

http://www.Data.gov I just found this site and wanted to share it.  It has a ton of info and reports.  If you have a project or just an “inquiring mind”, this is sure to be a hit.  Check it out and get the data you need.

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Beer Making, the Cheapest Way to Brew the Best Beer in Town

By Shannon Brown

Beer has a reputation of being the world’s best drink, and beer lovers consider the intoxicating experience as a divine experience. This notion dates back in the ancient times.

The process of beer making was discovered in the ancient times by the Sumerians. The basic ingredients of beer making even then are Hymn of Ninkasi otherwise known as the goddess of brewing, which consists of barley and baked bread. The accidental discovery of beer making happened when baked bread crumbled into water and formed a mash, which was then fermented and an inebriating pulp resulted. This was how the ancient Sumerians discovered beer making.

When the Babylonians became rulers of Mesopotamia after the Sumerian empire collapsed, the Sumerian culture of brewing beer was passed on; and the Babylonians were able to produce twenty different types of beer. This gave the Babylon people the luxury of enjoying the divine drink even more.

Additionally, the King of Babylon at that time recognized his people’s want for this exhilarating and blissful drink, thus he decreed a daily beer ration to his people. During his reign, beers were not being sold but were used to barter trade.

Beer making did not stop in Mesopotamia; other countries also produced fermented beverages just like Chang, the beer in Tibet and Chicha, the corn beer and Kumis, the beer that comes from fermented camel milk. Other countries also produced beer, the beer they prouced does not have much difference from the Mesopotamia brew.

Historically, after the Egyptians, the Greeks and the Romans succeeded beer making and brewing. There was even a time where Romans considered beer as barbarian drink. Even with this notion though, beer drinking was still very much popular.

The beer they brew during that era can never be stored becuase it was too cloudy and with almost no foam.

Popularity of beer making and brewing is a result of the early civilizations belief that beer making is a neat sacrifice for their Gods. Additionally, because of the wonderful feeling they get from drinking beer, they treat beer making as a gift to themselves as well.

Thus, beer making became so popular and workers do not resent doing it for both these purposes.

Moving forward, in this modern time, beer is not that hard to acquire. You can find beer in every corner of the world, from small stores to big entertainment houses.

Additionally, some American beer aficionados even perform beer making in the confines of their own homes. This beer making process done by some Americans are no longer for sacrifice to the Gods but for their personal enjoyment, and for sharing with their friends as well.

Like in the ancient times, beer making ingredients are malted grain, barley, wheat and sometimes rye.

Brewing is also almost the same such as malt would come from germinated grain. This malt will be dried in kiln or roasted, the germination creates enzymes, which will convert starch in the grain into sugar.

The malt will take on dark color and strongly influence the flavor of the beer; this process is dependent on the amount of roasting done on the malt.

Grist will come from crushing the malt, and mixed in heated water and mashed together in a mash tun.

The process of brewing will then take effect, the result will be the beer that will provide enjoyment to you, which you can also share them with your friends.

There may be some equipment necessary in the process of brewing beer, but if you will only do beer making for personal use, what you have on your kitchen may be enough.

Commercial beer making may need the other sophisticated equipments. You will only need these special equipments if you are making beer for commercial purposes.

Various beer making websites will be able to help you brew your own beer. If your friends know that you made the beer specifically for their enjoyment, surely, your friends will consider your beer as the best beer in town.

Continue the saga of beer making and live on the tradition of drinking this exhilarating, wonderful and blissful drink that people consider divine.

Seek help from beer making websites and brew the beer you longed for.

Shannon W. Brown has brought together some of the best “Beer Making” resources online. You can visit his site at: http://www.wemakebeer.com

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Shannon_Brown
http://EzineArticles.com/?Beer-Making,-the-Cheapest-Way-to-Brew-the-Best-Beer-in-Town&id=108887

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Origin of Beer and Its Ingredients With Information on Health Effects

By Gavin Gupta

Beer is one of the oldest and most consumed alcoholic beverage produced by brewing and fermentation of starches derived from cereals. Wheat,corn,rice and malted barley are commonly used for brewing the beer. While brewing beer sometimes herbs or fruits are also be added to give flavor and color to beer. Alcoholic beverages which are fermented from non-starch sources such as grape juice(wine) or mead are not classified as beer.

History of beer

Beer is recorded in the written history of ancient Egypt and is one of the oldest beverages approximately dating back to the 6th century B.C. European monasteries also started making and selling beer by the end of 7th century A.D. During the industrial revolution production of the beer moved from domestic manufacturing to industrial manufacturing. Beer like beverages were independently invented through out the various cultures mainly because any substance containing carbohydrates like sugar or starch can easily undergo fermentation. During the thirteen century making the beer and selling beverages from home was a mean of supplementing family income.

Ingredients

The basic ingredients of beer are water, starch and yeast. Sometimes secondary starch sources are used such as wheat, rice and sugar, these sources are used as low cost substitute for malted barley.

Water is very important to beer because minerals in water influence the character of beer made from it that is the reason beer is composed mostly of water. Water of different regions are different in mineral components as a result quality of beer in one region is different from quality of beer in another region. Hence, it is argued that minerals of water have influence on quality of beer.

Fermentable in the beer is provided by the starch source of the beer and hence, it is the key determinant of the character of beer. Malted grain is the most common starch source used in beer, malted grain produces enzymes that converts starches in grain into fermentable sugar. Colour of beer will depend upon the colour of malted grains, that means darker the grains darker will be the beer. For flavouring and preserving the beer flower of hop vine is used. Hop is also used to balance the sweetness of malted grains, as it contributes to bitterness of beer.

Sugar extracted from grains is metabolized by microorganism known as yeast, it is the yeast only who is responsible for fermentation in beer. Yeast not only ferment beer but also influence the character and flavour of beer. Sugar extracted from grains produces carbon dioxide and alcohol which turns wort into beer. Common method of categorizing beer is from the yeast which is used in fermentation process. Top fermented yeast is used to brewed the ales. The important distinction between ale and lagers is that ale is fermented at higher temperature due to which ale ferment more quickly then lagers. Real Ale is the natural product which is left inside container after brewing to get mature and then it is went through secondary fermentation process which leads to formation of CO2 which in turn increases the pressure in flask which forces it out of container and then it is being poured.

Serving

Common method of serving the draught beer is from a pressurised keg used in bars around the world. The keg is pressurised with carbon dioxide which drives the beer out from the tap of keg. While bottling the beer mostly beer is filtered to make it yeast free. Now a days beer is mostly sold in cans. It is advisable to preserve the beer in cans because it protects the beer from light and also from leakage. Taste of beer also depends on the temperature of beer at which it is served, some like chilled beer and some like beer preserved at room temperature and also some add ice to it to make it more chilled.

Health effects

It is said that moderate consumption of alcohol reduces risk level of cardiac diseases. Beer is also referred as “liquid bread” , beer contains significant amount of nutrients because it is said that brewer’s yeast is rich source of nutrients. A study found that beer which has low quantity of alcohol may posses the anti-cancer properties and also reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases. It is consider that overeating and lack of proper exercise is a result of beer belly rather then product itself.

There is conclusive evidence that heavy consumption of alcohol can lead to liver problems and other health related problems, however moderate consumption of alcohol or beer has quite a few many benefits as it is full of nutrients and also beer is mostly composed of water which is source of many minerals.

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Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Gavin_Gupta
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Check Out Energy Rebates

EnergyStar.gov –  Check Out Energy Rebates

This is a government site that offers lots of energy saving tips as well as explains what energy saving grants or credits might be available.

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Twin Cities Foreclosure Trends-From our MLS & Realty Trac

Besides the board of realtor sites:  http://theThing.mplsrealtor.com and market data posted elsewhere at http://www.MplsRealtor.com I have a subscription to Realty Trac.  My subscription gives me additional data about foreclosures and trends within certain zip codes.  This is in addition to my daily subscription to Finance & Commerce (a business newspaper that prints all the foreclosure information as well as very timely articles regarding the business community).  If you are looking for someone who has experience and access to information about distressed sales, we need to be working together.  Whether buyer or seller-I can help you understand the market we are in and the options and opportunities available to you.  Give me call today.

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Real Estate Information

These are a couple of my newsletters that have a ton of valuable information. Go check them out.

Foreclosure Market Trends Newsletter
http://www.realtytrac.com/MarketTrends/NewsLetter.aspx?guid=131bd355-1b69-4bd1-99cd-2f0c9a936810

Real Estate Cyber Space Tips
http://www.REcyber.com/cybertips/r11627

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Outstanding Video-An Inspiration To All-Be The Best You Can Be!

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Twin Cities Home buyer book

Thinking about buying a home but don’t know where to start? Why not start by reading the home buyer hand book that we have provided below. It is a great place to start to get the information you need. When you’re ready, we would love to help you find and finance a new home.

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Summit Beer Wins Award

WOW–one of my favorite beers-Summit-just one an award. If you get a chance to drink some Summit, I would highly recommend it. As you can tell by the award, others think the same thing. Here’s a link to an article about the contest and award:
http://twincities.bizjournals.com/twincities/stories/2010/04/12/daily32.html?ed=2010-04-15&ana=e_du_pub

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Open Source Documents-Unbelievable Resources-Find YOUR topic of Interest

If you’ve never visited http://www.Archive.org, you are missing a wonderful site.  From this site, you will find many resources that are out of copyright and you can download and use them as you wish.  You will find all the classics and some fun things as well.  Just for fun, I have the download of a book called “Little Gardens” which is a book about setting up a garden on a city lot.  This is just one of the MANY fun things you’ll find.  You can download and watch old music, movies, and cartoons as well.  Plan to spend some time on the site should you decide to visit, as it is very cool.  Click here to download the book Little Gardens

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It’s Not Beer, But Funny Anyway

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Sell Your Home Faster-Learn The Home Selling Secrets Of Successful Sellers

Here is a special report that outlines over 450 ideas on how to sell your home faster.  This report is just one of the many home buyer, home seller, and investor reports that I can make available to you.  Read this report and call me to arrange a time to see how I can help.  Download Now

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George Jones- Bubbles in my beer

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Summit Brewery Tour

One of my FAVORITE local brewerys is Summit. I frequently drink their IPA, which is delicious. Right now, they have a Winter Ale. I tried that this weekend. I liked that as well. I would recommend you consider their beer. It is one of the best values in the Micro Brewery world. I was on the MN Daily site today and found this slideshow of a Summit brewery tour.

http://www.mndaily.com/multimedia/slideshows/2009/12/04/summit-brewery-tour

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Lego Beer Song

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The Beer Song

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Beer, Wine & Water-An Interesting Perspective

This is interesting! And to paraphrase W.C. Fields,
“I don’t drink water, because fish poop in it.”

To my friends who enjoy a glass of wine..
and those who don’t.
As Ben Franklin said:
“In wine there is wisdom,
in beer there is freedom,
in water there is bacteria.”

In a number of carefully controlled trials, scientists have demonstrated that if we drink 1 liter of water each day, at the end of the year we would have absorbed more than 1 kilo of Escherichia coli, (E. coli) – bacteria  found in feces. In other words, we are consuming 1 kilo of poop..

However, we do NOT run that risk when drinking wine & beer
(or tequila, rum, whiskey or other liquor) because alcohol has to go through a purification process of boiling, filtering and/or fermenting…

Remember:
Water = Poop,
Wine  = Health.

Therefore, it’s better to drink wine and talk stupid,
than to drink water and be full of shit!

There is no need to thank me
for this valuable information:
I’m doing it as a public service!

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Beer Notice

This is alarming

Beer contains female hormones! Yes, that’s right, FEMALE hormones!

Last month, April 2009, Sydney University and scientists released the results of a recent analysis that revealed the presence of female hormones in beer. Men should take a concerned look at their beer consumption. The theory is that beer contains female hormones (hops contain Phytoestrogens) and that by drinking enough beer, men turn into women .

To test the theory, 100 men each drank 8 schooners of beer within a one (1) hour period.

It was then observed that 100% of the test subjects, yes, 100% of all these men:-

1) Argued over nothing.

2) Refused to apologize when obviously wrong.

3) Gained weight.

4) Talked excessively without making sense.

5) Became overly emotional

6) Couldn’t drive..

7) Failed to think rationally, and

8 ) Had to sit down while urinating.

No further testing was considered necessary!!

Send this to the men you know to warn them about drinking too much beer!

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Toes

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Characteristics of Beer Brewing Regions in the United States

Characteristics of Beer Brewing Regions in the United States
By Michael Briggs

Regional Characteristics of Craft Brewing.

It is surely apparent to even the most casual observer that the selection of small batch, or micro brewed, beer has grown steadily for many years. Early on in the craft brewing revival it was widely speculated that the microbrew revolution was merely a fad and once over, factory beers would once again be the only beer left standing on the shelves. But these smaller brewers have not only survived, they have thrived and revitalized many brewing traditions nearly lost forever. What has emerged is rather amazing. When you travel the United States and sample beers over a wide geographic range, patterns emerge in the beer styles and flavors you sample. These brewing tendancies are based on the history of beer making in the region, the availability of ingredients, and even the climate of the area and its effect on the demand for various beer styles.

Let’s look at some of the broad regions of the country and what you can expect in the general styles of beers. While this exercise sheds some light on how each region has evolved, it is by no means an absolute reference. There are many wonderful exceptions to every generalization.

North East

New England has roots that run to the very beginnings of when Europeans first settled North America, and one of the first traditions these settlers brought with them was brewing. Many of our founding fathers not only enjoyed a brewed libation, they often made their own. One of the biggest craft brewers even takes its very name from a famous patriot and brewer from the American Revolution. The microbrew revolution has not traveled far from its heritage, and you will find almost exclusively beers made in the English tradition. This is ale country, and most brewpubs even have the traditional hand pulled beer engine offering true cask conditioned ales at cellar temperatures. While English ales rule in the North East, a few renegades are offering Belgian style ales. These beers are very traditional in their hops and malt balance, smooth and very drinkable.

Midwest

Many Germans migrated during the 1800′s to the Midwest in search of farm land and work in the booming cities. With them they brought a long tradition of brewing cold fermented lagers from their homeland of Germany, Bavaria, Poland, and other middle European countries. True to form, this portion of the country still has some of the best lagers to be found in the world. It is this part of the country where brewing survived during prohibition and then blossomed after its downfall. The United States largest brewers are still in the Midwest, but they are no longer alone. The beer selection you will primarily find here focuses on lighter beers that have been cold fermented and offer crisp clean colors, the floral and citrus aromas of Noble hops, and little in the way of estery yeast by-products. The exception to this rule is the amazing bounty of aromas you may find in a glass of traditional Hefeweizen, or wheat beers with the yeast left unfiltered.

South

Settled mainly by the French, the south and Gulf Coast has little in the way of a brewing history. The very warm climate made growing malt and hops nearly impossible, and fermenting in this heat is unpredictable. As such, the South does not have many brewpubs and Micros in order to define their space. With the advent of refrigeration, and the ease of shipping ingredients now, there are some great brews beginning to take shape. So perhaps it would be better to wait until more brewing traditions have been created before pigeon-holing this newcomer to the brewing scene. One thing that is noticeable is the effect hot weather has on the beer drinkers desire. Lighter beers served ice cold are in much greater fashion than the heavier and warmer ales served by their neighbors to the North.

Mountains

The mountains of Colorado, Nevada, and Idaho are especially noted for unparalleled skiing. Along with skis, vacationers often bring a hearty thirst worked up from multiple trips down the mountains. Here an ever-growing brewpub scene offers some of the most varied selections in the country. It is almost like the brewers of the mountain region reflect the many expectations brought by visitors from every corner of the world. Here you will find German lagers, English Ales, and American originals all served side by side. But one characteristic that begins to shine through comes from the proximity of the hops growing region in the Pacific Northwest. Beer here has a distinct extra dose of hops that make them All American. Instead of using hops imported from Europe, beer is most often embued with American varieties descended from traditional hops of the world.

West Coast and Pacific Northwest

The West Coast is mostly affected by the very close US center of hops growing in Oregon and Washington states. Beer styles here are most certainly American. The Pacific Northwest is also the heart of barley growing in the United States, so it is no surprise that the density of micro brewed beer is higher here than most anywhere else in the country. And every brewery or brewpub offers many styles with assertive hops; in the kettle for bitterness as well as large amounts of dry hops in the barrel for aroma. Most styles are American adaptations of German or English traditional brews, adapted for the cool wet weather and utilizing the abundance of local ingredients.

While throughout the world there are literally dozens of styles of beer, relatively few are brewed in any one region of the United States. Each area has been influenced by climate, availability of ingredients, and tradition, to develop a limited number of distinct beer offerings.

Michael Briggs is a beer fanatic and a frequent contributor to BreweryMall.

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10 Reasons Why You Should Drink Beer Today

By Jitesh Arora

Come on friends lets discover the health benefits of beer.

• About two drinks of beer a day will decrease the risk of heart diseases and stroke.
• Beer is mainly made up of grains and yeast.The grains which are used in producing beer are mainly wheat and barley and both of these grains contain good quantity of vitamins and minerals.
• If you are a lover of unfiltered beer then you will get some more vitamins due to presence of yeast in unfiltered beer. No other alcoholic beverage will provide you such a good quantity of vitamin B group as it is given by beer.
• The beer gives a good amount of HDL that is high density lipoprotein – these are known as good cholesterols which give lot of health benefits to our bodies.
• Beer helps a lot in relaxation and sleep.
• Beer provides a lot of health benefits in elderly people as it helps them relieve stress as well as allow for better urination and digestion.
• Beer is used as medication in many alternative therapies.
• According to some studies and surveys, beer is having beneficial effects for a person suffering from diabetes and dementia if drunk in moderate quantities.
• Presence of antioxidants in beer will delay your aging process.
• Do not be afraid of calories which you will get from beer consumption as beer is not harmful for you until it is drunk in high quantity. Beer can be a part of your healthy diet as it contains a good quantity of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

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Drinking Your Way to Good Health – The Health Benefits of Beer

By William Swan

If you read the newspapers, you probably see a lot of stories about the health problems that the country is facing. You see headlines of people suffering from heart attacks, cancer, and other illnesses, but you may not have heard an easy (and delicious) solution to some of these headlines – beer.

Remember, that you should definitely consume all alcoholic beverages in moderation, and if you have any questions about whether this will benefit your health, you should talk to your doctor. Ok, we’ve told you the legal disclaimer, let’s get down to the facts and the research that show that beer, consumed in moderation, can actually help your health.

So how can beer help you to keep you healthy? Well, studies have found that it can actually be good for your heart, just like wine. If you are worried about your heart health, you should obviously exercise and eat right, but drinking two beers a day for men (and one for women), may give some people an extra boost. Remember, the advice is one to two beers a day, so drinking three or four beers a day won’t triple or quadruple these effects of the beer.

What exactly can beer do to help your heart? Well, according to a study done by Tufts University, the consumption of beer in moderate amounts can decrease your cholesterol level, reduce the amount of fibrinogen in your blood (which is a protein that is responsible for blood clotting), and increase the level of antioxidants in your body.

Are all beers created equally? Not really, because although you can get health benefits from all beers, dark beers are actually better for your health than lighter colored beers. Dark beer contains more flavonoids than light beer. Flavonoids come from plants, and are also found in chocolate and red wine. What are the benefits of flavonoids? Flavonoids have been proven to prevent cancer and promote a healthy heart. Sure, you can find flavonoids in other foods, such as fruits and vegetables, but they are also present in high numbers in dark beer.

If heart disease runs in your family, you may want to listen to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, which found in their research that drinking a moderate amount of beer daily can decrease your risk of coronary disease by about 30-40%. This is a great study to show your wife when she complains about you drinking a beer or two every evening. You can just reply with “Sorry honey. I’m doing it for us, not for me.”

No longer do beer drinkers have to switch to wine if they want to get the health benefits of alcohol, because now they can get them from their favorite beverage. Of course, if you want more information about the effects of beer on your health, you should definitely consult your physician. Beer drinking can be dangerous for people who have certain health conditions or who take some medications. If you are already a casual beer drinker, you don’t have to give it up to enjoy a healthy lifestyle.

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Beer Commercials

By Alison Cole

Beer is one of the oldest beverages humans have produced, dating back to at least the 5th millennium BC. Beer is even part of the recorded history of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. At the turn of nineteenth century, beer commercials were aired on radio and TV. The critics of beer commercials saw these new mediums as an intrusion into peoples’ living rooms. Many were concerned that beer ads might offend the viewers’ sensibilities. Commercials that actually showed a person consuming beer were considered to be in bad taste.

The purpose of most advertisements is to convince people that the quality of their lives could improve if they use a particular product. But research on a large collection of TV commercials aired during sporting events and prime-time programming found opposite effects. The numerous beer ads featured people driving, boating or jet skiing while drinking beer. This inspired the youth to celebrate victory or happiness indulging in drinking alcoholic beverages. It led to some dangerous situation, with people trying to emulate the ads. Many beer ads have also been criticized for “exploiting” women, given how they are often paired with the product. Males aged 21-35 represent the major target audience for beer ads.

Children are likely to be affected by commercials the most, as they enjoy stories and characters portrayed in the ads. There is always the danger of them being influenced by beer commercials and may start drinking out of curiosity.

A new research study revealed that beer ads on television can intrigue college students and lead them to start drinking. After exposing a sample of college students to such ads, it was found that males were more likely to agree that alcohol had positive social benefits. According to these males, beer makes parties more fun or increases one’s chance of success with the opposite sex. Companies that manufacture beer beverages make use of this aspect relating beer consumption with prestige, success, and enjoyment.

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Why Brew Your Own Beer?

By Ong Boon Leong

You know, if you enjoy beer so much, why not go out and buy some? Or just visit the nearest pub with a nice ambiance and have a nice enjoyable drink there? Why bother to spend time and effort to brew your own beer? Well, there are lots of reasons why I brew my own beer and some of them might even surprise you.

1. It just taste better. If you have not tried the beers I brewed, you may not agree. The beers you brewed from the basic beer kits will most likely taste better than the cheaper commercial ones you buy from the store. Unlike commercial ones which pasteurized, home brewed beers have no preservatives or any artificial additives (as they will kill off the yeast), so they are all natural. Of course, high quality ingredients will give a better quality batch. And like wine, beer will usually taste better as it ages but with commercial beers you can’t age it since it is already pasteurized.

2. It can be actually very easy. In fact, all you need to do is to add some dextrose (or malt) to the beer ingredient kit and the resulting beer should work out fine and you can have a very decent drink in just under 4 weeks. I mean what is easier than that? But with that said, you can make the brewing process complicated as well, depending on what style and what type of beer you want. Some brewing styles take up to a few hours to complete and needs tons of expensive equipment.

3. You get to experiment and taste different beers. This is probably the best part. You get to play around with malt extracts, grains, sugars, yeast, hops and other ingredients and make yourself a batch that is truly yours and ultimately unique. Or you can simply attempt a clone of a very popular commercial beer. Time consuming, but fun.

4. Cheaper. Of course with the high tax on alcohol in most countries, it will definitely be cheaper to brew your own beer. Sure, it depends on the ingredients and the style of the brew, but most of the time, you will find it to be cheaper.

5. It’s a great hobby! I mean it is like taking a break from your stressful life and relax by brewing beer, that’s it. Nothing much to it. Some people go around and attempt to kick a ball into a huge net and scream while others jump off tall buildings with a rubbery rope tied around their ankles. I brew beer, so can you.

6. Teaches patience. You won’t get it anywhere else. Imagine, after you finish your wort, you will have to leave it to ferment for a few days or even a few weeks. And after bottling, you will need to leave it to carbonate for a few days or even a few weeks as well. And if you are patient enough, you could age your beers for even longer and this of course will produce a even better tasting beer. So the longer you wait, the better the result will be. Patience is a virtue!

7. It makes beer. The result of all your hard work is beer. You get a lot of it if you are successful. So you don’t have to worry about not having beer when your friends come around. And you will find that your friends are coming by more often than not because you have an continuous supply of good quality and delicious alcohol to share. And beer brewing is all about sharing with your friends right?

Boon Leong is a vivid beer brewer. He has a blog about beer brewing and he administrates a web directory with a comprehensive listings of Restaurants in Singapore

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How Beer Is Made

By Mario OReilly

When you think of beer you might think that it has only been here for a couple of hundred years but is so not the case, beer has been drunk all over the world in one form or another, from lagers to bitters.

So How Is Beer Made?

To put it in simple terms beer is a fermented combination of water, barley, yeast and hops. The various beers on offer in the licensed establishments across the world are mainly determined by the yeast that was used during fermentation.

So let’s take a beer apart and examine the different properties that make up a “pint”.

Water

The chief ingredient in beer is of course water, in the old days the purity of the water is what mainly affected the outcome when brewing beer. Beer production in this time was specific to a particular this would have been mainly due to water quality. This is no longer the case with the purification technology that we have available today.

Malt Barley

Malt barley is essential to beer brewing as the barley contains the highest amount of fermentable sugar. A lot of breweries today have moved to wards powdered or instant barley malt as it ferments far faster and therefore the beer brews quicker. The barley malt powder also contains extra minerals that help the yeast to grow.

Yeast

Yeast is crucial to beer production and without it there would be no beer. Yeast is a single celled organism that consumes any sugar it comes in contact with and expels 2 very well known chemicals that you will know as alcohol and carbon dioxide.

There are several different variations of yeast used to make beer, but the 2 most common yeast strains used are lager and ale. Now if beer was brewed using only water, yeast and barley it would be almost too sweet to stomach, this is where hops come in to the mix.

Hops

Hops are the flowers that grow on a climbing vine plant; these vines can be found in various different regions through out the world. Hops are used to make beer because of the bitterness of the flower, adding bitterness to beer helps to balance out the sweetness as well as acting as a natural preservative. When more hops are added to the beer mix it then has a very bitter taste, this brew is a favorite in England and has been given the appropriate name “bitter”.

For those of you who want to start brewing your own beer at home, there are plenty of resources available in the form of home brewing kits. Home brewing kits are great but as with everything reading the instructions are essential. This is required if the beer is achieve top quality. The only point I should stress to you is when home brewing, USE FRESH WATER!

Many have often sought information on how to make beer and the basic home brewing equipment can be bought for as little as $100

In order to start making your own beer the following items are needed:

A Brew Pot Primary Fermenter Airlock and Stopper Bottling Bucket Bottles Bottle Brush Bottle Capper Thermometer

To make beer is quite easy even from your home kitchen. A list of the equipment and their uses is as shown below.

Brew Pot

A brew pot is usually made from stainless steel; some of the newer brew pots are made from enamel coated metal and can hold up to 15 litres. For brew pots you need to steer clear of aluminum or chipped enamel coated as these 2 pots will make the beer taste strange, the brew pot is used to cook the beer ingredients and therefore start the fermentation process.

The Primary Fermenter

The primary fermenter is where all the action starts; this is where that amazing stuff that makes you so charming all begins. The primary fermenter has to hold at least 26 litres and must have an air tight seal; the airlock and rubber stopper. Make sure when you are buying one it is made of food-grade plastic, this will ensure nothing gets in or escapes.

Airlock and Stopper

The airlock is a handy gadget that allows for C02 to escape this is a must or it would blow up; at the same time it doesn’t let in any fresh air. The airlock fits into a rubber stopper and this stopper then fits into the top of your primary fermenter. The stoppers are numbered according to size, so make sure you use the correct stopper for the correct hole

Plastic Hose

This hose must be over 5 feet in length and made from food grade plastic, there must also be no holes or clogs and must be kept clean at all times, this hose is used to shift the beer from one system to another.

Bottling Bucket

This is a large food grade plastic bucket with a tap for drawing water at the bottom, this bucket needs to equal in size to your primary fermenter so your beer can be transferred over for bottling.

Bottles

After the fermentation stage, you then siphon the beer in bottles for the secondary fermentation and storage. The best types of bottles to use are solid glass with smooth tops that use bottle caps and not the twist-off caps. You can use plastic bottles with screw on lids but with these bottles the beer does not ferment as well and does not look anywhere near as good as the glass bottles. A quick point to remember, when making beer use dark bottles (brown or green) this is essential as bright light damages the beer.

Bottle Brush

This is a thin, curvy brush which is used to clean bottles; because of the shape of the brush it does a superb job at cleaning the bottles. The bottle brush is a specialized cleaning utensil you will require in order to maintain your bottle kit.

Bottle Capper

If you buy glass bottles for the fermented beer, you will need some sort of bottle capper and of course bottle caps, you can buy them from any brewing supplies store. The best type of bottle opener is one that is fixable to the fridge of counter top and can easily handled and operated.

Thermometer

This is a thermometer which can be attached to the side of your fermenter; it is just a thin strip of plastic which is self adhesive these temperature strips can be found in any store or shop.

Household Items

In addition to the above specialized equipment, you will need the following household items:

Small bowl Saucepan

Rubber Spatula

Oven Mitts/Pot Handlers

Big Mixing Spoon

So there you have the ingredients and the method to make your own beer, all you need now is to get yourself a beer making kit and you’re on the way to beer heaven.

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Beer – Underage Beer Drinking

By Michael Russell

As you’re growing up as a teenager, there are a number of things that you look forward to; getting your drivers license, graduating from high school, going to your senior prom, having your first date and having your first beer. The problem with this last one is that the drinking age and the thing you want make it something that you just can’t have yet. And still, you want it and will go to any lengths to get it.

Underage beer drinking is certainly no secret and to try to sweep it under the carpet isn’t going to make it go away. But the most odd thing about underage drinking when it comes to beer is that even after kids sneak their first beer, they still want to have another one. If you’re wondering why that sounds so strange then you need to think back to when YOU had your first beer. It was pretty nasty tasting. Let’s be honest, beer is bitter and is an acquired taste. Very few people, if any at all, enjoyed their first beer. Many even get sick after it because of the taste or the fact that they’re not used to the alcohol yet.

And still, they want another. Why?

Well, that all comes down to beer being the “cool” thing to drink when you’re a kid. Most teenagers wouldn’t consider sitting down to a gin and tonic. That’s and “old” person’s drink. Kids drink beer because they see the characters on TV and movies drinking beer. James Bond may have been cool drinking martinis, but let’s face it, most kids wouldn’t know how to make a martini with the directions right in front of them. But how hard is it open up a bottle of beer? Today, with the twist off caps, it’s not hard at all. Beer is convenient. That’s another reason kids choose it over drinks that you have to mix.

And where are they getting their beer from? Simple. They’re getting their beer from their older friends. An 18 year old has no trouble walking into a liquor store or a bar and picking up a six pack. What he does with that six pack, which unfortunately many times involves bringing it to his underage friends, is out of the store owner’s control. The sad truth is, it’s out of everybody’s control. And as a result, this thing that kids want, as bad as that prom date, as bad as that graduation, as bad as that driver’s license, while something they are not ready to have, either legally or emotionally, is delivered, parcel post, right into their underage hands.

Maybe if we didn’t glamorize beer in the movies and on TV; maybe if we didn’t have all these cool sports stars and movie starts promoting it on commercials; maybe if we made kids realize that beer in the hands of a 16 year old is like putting a gun in his hands; maybe we wouldn’t have so much underage drinking going on.

Michael Russell
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How to Find a Good Selection of Beer Making Supplies

By Peter Waterman

Although there are many people who seek supplies to create their own wine, root beer or other beverages we will stick to beer making supplies only in this article. There are places where they have so called home brew shops but they are not as common in the country side or even in small cities. in fact you are in luck when you have such a shop near by. For most people however it is a reality to buy their supplies online. And when I am really honest, the best supplies can be found online.

Fresh ingredients, recipes and advice online:

Many of the sources for beer supplies online provide links to special brands like Coopers but they often also offer recipes and advice information on how to achieve good results brewing your own beer. The supplies and ingredients you buy online are often much more fresh and provide a bigger assortment of beer packs and beer kits then home brew stores in your neighborhood. They are able to do so because the do not have to keep a stock. Most of the time they sell straight from the provider. They are in fact resellers or affiliates.

Most first time home brewers, prefer beer kits that are available from a few manufacturers. They contain nearly everything that will be required to make a first batch of excellent beer. They also provide beer packages you can use in the beer kits of many different types of beer. But for the more adventurous brewers there are also beer making supplies online for working with different recipes and coming up with stronger versions beer.

Beer brewing has been done at home for thousands of years and became extremely popular in the United States during the prohibition and today is undergoing a resurgence in popularity. There are many websites selling supplies online, but just a few manufacturers, we prefer Coopers because they are also a great brewery and the products they sell for home brewing are the same as what they use to brew on a large scale.

The Right Supplies And Equipment for Beer Making Make The Process Easier:

When you start with home brewing you probably start with reading online stories about brewing and when your anything like me you get scared of by the tales of early stills blowing up under pressure. Or ruined carpets and so on. While in fact if done properly, using the right beer making supplies and brewing equipment, there should be little worry about blowing up the house when brewing a keg of beer. In fact the process is not difficult at all, when you consider that home brew is the principal of turning sugar into alcohol through controlled fermentation.

Other than the starter kit, a fermentor and a siphon tube can get anyone started brewing your own beer. The kits make it easy to test the home brewer’s desire to brew their own without having a buy a lot of expensive equipment. Start with a beer kit and with proper supplies for beer making and your first batch will be a great tasting beer.

The author of this article, Peter Waterman, writes on his website HomeBeerMakers.com about his greatest hobby, making his own beer. Read his articles about beer kits and custom beer labels .

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Making Beer Tips For Dads

By Paul Weese

Beer is an excellent pastime, both to drink and brew. Home brewing beer is as rewarding as a fantastic pile of barbecue ribs, rubbed and sauced. In the household, Dads are the most common brewers in America, especially with beer kits. Over the years, being Dad has given me new opportunities in beer. The two main ones are educating my kids in the brewing process and the history of beer. The second is the new, um, moments to increase my relationship with my wife by containing the messes I make with being King Brew Master of my home.

My wife loves beer as much as I do. Having beer brought in from the store in a clean case and discarding the bottles is very efficient. A fermenter, gear, empty bottles, full bottles, books, and magazines are a project unto themselves, often being very messy. In managing beer inventory, studying how to brew better beer, and sampling, I have had to get creative with my small house. I have taken up to keeping much of my brewing equipment in dark places of the house. The first reason for this is to control the temperature of the wort. I want my wort to fluctuate as little as possible and stick to the cooler side. (This has been a challenge because my house is a very warm structure.) The second reason is that my wife doesn’t want to see the equipment laying about the kitchen, dining room, or bedroom. Though I enjoy the thought of a good brew fermenting nearby, I know that beer happiness starts with household happiness.

The biggest items for Dads to remember is to keep your area temperature stable, clean, and out of the way, preferably out of sight of company and wife. A clean area can be a hard find. My area is under my stairwell. This area is excellent for my wort to remain a stable temperature and I have built an area to keep it off the floor (away from gunk on the floor) and a shelf above to prevent dirt from falling onto the top. This area is made to contain all my brewing equipment and supplies. What I run out of most is area to store the cases of beer I brew, which is a good thing. When considering a place to put your fermenter and beer gear, think about ease of cleaning up of spills, and everyday access.

Some brewing systems are made to be in a refrigerator for the entire brewing process, like Mr. Beer. Some beers require a chilling process. In both cases, this can be cumbersome for the one frig household. As well, it’s tough to brew beer at someone else’s home and hope to taste the results! If you are using a cooling type process, make sure to plan around the amount of cold storage you have.

Including my family has been very rewarding. Telling my kids about the history of beer from mead to Prohibition, and the German Purity Laws, has been entertaining for us all. They enjoy mixing the boiling ingredients, filling the bottles, capping, and making an occasional big batch of root beer. When I was younger, it didn’t occur to me that beer would be such a great family pastime. In all of this fun, it is also great time to encourage drinking responsibly. Having a caring and responsible approach to brewing beer at home has brought extra rewards.

To keep beer making in the home a great day, remember to hear the input from your family members. Overall, make sure that beer making is cleaned up, out of the way, and happy. Happy beer is good beer. Good beer is good for Dads.

Paul Weese is the editor and chief beer maker for http://thebarleyreview.com, a home brewing beer kit review website devoted to helping you find the best beer brewing kits, ideas, and recipes since 2008.

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Beer For Beginners

By Kevin Vida

Beer is made by brewing. The essential stages of brewing are mashing, sparging, boiling, fermentation, and packaging. Most of these stages can be accomplished in several different ways, but the purpose of each stage is the same regardless of the method used to achieve it.

Mashing manipulates the temperature of a mixture of water and a starch source (known as mash) in order to convert starches to fermentable sugars. The mash goes through one or more stages of being raised to a desired temperature and left at the temperature for a period of time. During each of these stages, enzymes (alpha and beta amylase primarily) break down the long dextrins that are present in the mash into simpler fermentable sugars, such as glucose. The number of stages required in mashing depends on the starch source used to produce the beer. Most malted barley used today requires only a single stage.

Sparging (a.k.a. lautering) extracts the fermentable liquid, known as wort, from the mash. During sparging the mash is contained in a lauter-tun, which has a porous barrier through which wort but not grain can pass. The brewer allows the wort to flow past the porous barrier and collects the wort. The brewer also adds water to the lauter-tun and lets it flow through the mash and collects it as well. This rinses fermentable liquid from the grain in the mash and allows the brewer to gather as much of the fermentable liquid from the mash as possible. The leftover grain is not usually further used in making the beer. However, in some places second or even third mashes would be performed with the not quite spent grains. Each run would produce a weaker wort and thus a weaker beer.

Boiling sterilises the wort and increases the concentration of sugar in the wort. The wort collected from sparging is put in a kettle and boiled, usually for about one hour. During boiling, water in the wort evaporates, but the sugars and other components of the wort remain; this allows more efficient use of the starch sources in the beer. Boiling also destroys any remaining enzymes left over from the mashing stage as well as coagulating proteins passing into the wort, especially from malted barley, which could otherwise cause protein ‘hazes’ in the finished beer. Hops are added during boiling in order to extract bitterness, flavour and aroma from them. Hops may be added at more than one point during the boil. As hops are boiled longer, they contribute more bitterness but less hop flavour and aroma to the beer.

Fermentation uses yeast to turn the sugars in wort to alcohol and carbon dioxide. During fermentation, the wort becomes beer. Once the boiled wort is cooled and in a fermenter, yeast is propagated in the wort and it is left to ferment, which requires a week to months depending on the type of yeast and strength of the beer. In addition to producing alcohol, fine particulate matter suspended in the wort settles during fermentation. Once fermentation is complete, the yeast also settles, leaving the beer clear. Fermentation is sometimes carried out in two stages, primary and secondary. Once most of the alcohol has been produced during primary fermentation, the beer is transferred to a new vessel and allowed a period of secondary fermentation. Secondary fermentation is used when the beer requires long storage before packaging or greater clarity.
Pasteurisation is an optional stage of the beer process in which the beer is slowly heated and cooled to kill off any existing bacteria in order to maintain longer shelf life. This is generally a stage not included in higher end beers, but is quite common in mass-produced beers such as American-Style lite beers, and other mass-produced lagers. It is less common in ales as pasteurization can change the many flavours.

Packaging, the fifth and final stage of the brewing process, prepares the beer for distribution and consumption. During packaging, beer is put into the vessel from which it will be served: a keg, cask, can or bottle. Beer is carbonated in its package, either by forcing carbon dioxide into the beer or by “natural carbonation”. Naturally carbonated beers may have a small amount of fresh wort/sugar and/or yeast added to them during packaging. This causes a short period of fermentation which produces carbon dioxide.

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Homemade Beer – Get Started With This Simple Guide

By William Swan

She’s a pretty girl, and she can make a cake from scratch, but can she make homemade beer? You might be surprised at how many people make and store homebrewed beer. Is your mate among them? Are you?

Beer making follows very simple rules. So, why wait? If homebrewed beer is something you’d like to try, then this should help you get started. And the good news is that it costs very little to bottle your first homemade brew.

People have been making homemade alcohol for thousands of years, ever since man first stumbled onto fermentation. After tasting the results of fruit left to rot in the bottom of a jug (wine), he moved to grains, which are the main ingredients of beer. Beer recipes have been found among some of the world’s oldest recorded Sumerian writings.

Homebrewed beer is a thoughtful process, not a complicated one; it involves 6 components or steps:

1. Mash is made when a malted grain is mixed with water and then heated causing the starch to change into sugar. Mashes are available in a “No Boil” Kit, a partial mash, or the most complicated option, a full mash.

2. Wort (pronounced wirt, not wart) is the liquid formed by the malted grain mash. Wort can be purchased pre-made in dry or liquids.

3. Fermentation happens when a sugar mash is encouraged to convert into alcohol and carbon dioxide via the introduction of bacteria (yeast). Once yeast is added, wort becomes beer.

4. Conditioning (also known as secondary fermentation) is when the beer is siphoned from one container to another and allowed to brew again.

5. Carbonation takes place with the addition of a second sugar to the beer, which is then stored in either bottles or kegs.

6. And the easy part….Drinking!

Still afraid to get started? Perhaps master brewer and author, John Palmer, can help. He knows the ins and outs of home-brewing beer and the mistakes that can be made. He says his first homemade beer was “fit only for mosquitoes to lay their eggs in.”

He suggests beginning with a “fool-proof” ale beer recipe because ale is the easiest type of homemade beer to make. Palmer includes terms and tools you’ll need to make your first beer.

You could start brewing beer from scratch or you could begin with a home brewing beer kit which can be had for under $100. Beer kits are available from your local beer and wine supplies store, eBay, or one of the links below.

A simple search of the Internet will leave you with thousands of returns for recipes, games and other important beer information. Making your own beer can not only be useful it can also be a great experience. Think about it, they brewed their own beer years ago and look how much fun they had. So much they tried to shut them down! Try and stay out of trouble, but there is nothing any better than a home brewed cold one.

Caution

Homemade beer is for your consumption; stay out of trouble, don’t sell it.

And play it safe, check with your state or provincial laws before embarking on your homebrew beer adventure.

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The Many Types Of Beer To Choose From

By Lee Dobbins

So what do the pharaohs of ancient Egypt and modern-day fanatical football fans have in common? Why, they all love to drink beer of course!

Beer is the oldest recorded alcoholic beverage in history, with origins dating back to ancient times, even as far back as ancient Egypt. Beer has been the drink of choice of many people, for a very long time.

So what exactly is beer and how is it made? Beer is basically an alcoholic beverage made from fermented starches. It main ingredients consist of water, malted barley (or other starch sources like wheat, cassava, etc.), hops, and yeast. They are then fermented through a process called brewing. After brewing the beer is ready to be consumed, though further processes like aging and carbonation can be practiced to improve the taste and quality.

Throughout the years, many different types of beer have been created around the world. These types of beers can vary in things like flavor, color and aroma. Various different cultures have invented their own distinct take on this famous beverage.

Beer is generally classified into two types or styles based on the yeast used for fermentation. These two types are ales, which uses top-fermenting yeast, and lagers which are brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast. These yeast give the beer their own unique characteristics, which can affect how the beer looks and tastes.

Ales along with using top-fermenting yeast, are fermented at a warmer temperature than lagers. They’re fermented at about 15 to 23°C, 60 to 75°F and usually take a shorter amount of time to ferment. Ales tend to have a stronger more pronounced taste as well as a fuller body. Ales can also have a somewhat nutty or fruity taste that are the result of the warmer fermentation temperatures.

Some common varieties of ales include:

Pale ale – Pales ales are ales that use pale malts, usually barley. They all tend to have similar characteristics, such as a strong hop taste and low to medium malt levels, though many countries have their own versions of pale ale like the English Bitter, Saison, and India Pale Ale each with their own slight variations.

Porter- A porter is a dark ale ranging from dark brown to black in color. It was originally created in the 1700′s in Britain. A combination of three different kinds of ale, it was very popular among the porters of old London, hence the name. It was made from roasted malt barley giving it a rich aroma and full body.

Stout- Stout is a dark ale derived from porter. Like a porter it has a very dark coloring. This results from roasting the malted barley, used for brewing, until black. Irish dry stout like Guinness or Murphy’s are known for their bitter, roasted taste. The ale’s black color topped with distinctive creamy head gives it it’s nickname the “priest’s collar” and goes well with oysters.

The other type of beer are lagers. The word lager is derived from a German word “lagern”. “Lagern” translated means “to store” and alludes to a time when brewers used to store beer in caves to ferment in cooler temperature.

Lagers are made with bottom-fermenting yeast at temperatures ranging from 8 to15 degrees C or 46 to 59 degrees F. At these cooler temperatures, the beer will generally take a longer time to ferment. Lagers are known generally be lighter in color than ales. They also have a distinctively clean and crisp taste that makes them very popular to the masses. They also tend to have a lower alcohol content than ales and are best served cold.

Some beers categorized as lagers are:

Pilsner- Considered the most popular type of beer in the world. Pilsners are generally light yellow to golden in color and usually well balanced in flavor, with a clean, crisp taste.

American style lagers- The common, mass produced type of beer in America is a type of pilsen. Light in color and flavor, it is also high in carbonation.

Bock- Bock is a dark lager originating from Germany. It’s high in alcohol and malt making it a strong, full-bodied beer.

There are many more kinds of beers, each with their own distinct style and taste. There are enough choices to satisfy just about anyone’s taste.

Beer has been around since even before people could write! With so many kinds of beer to choice from, and even more being invented all the time, there is no doubt that beer will be here to stay.

Lee Dobbins writes for http://beer-making.leisure-webzone.com where you can learn more about beer making procedures and supplies.

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Beer: Pros and Cons

By Michael Russell

Beer is an alcoholic drink, but that alone doesn’t make it a danger to your health. Only excessive consumption leads to headaches, hangovers and eventually more severe health problems. A moderate consumption of beer has no negative impact on your health.

With that in mind, let’s see some of the aspects favoring beer consumption and their counterpoints:

Beer Contains no Fat, but It Does Cause the “Beer Belly”

You’ve heard that beer makes people fat – the “beer belly” is a famous expression all around the world. Well, actually, beer itself contains no fat and there are plenty of beer diets you can try to get thin (beer diets are not based on calorie counting). So what exactly causes the beer belly? Excessive consumption of beer means excessive consumption of alcohol. Alcohol can lessen the body’s ability to burn fat. And you’ve heard people saying that drinking a glass of beer equals eating a slice of bread. The “liquid bread”, they say. That’s true: because beer contains alcohol and alcohol contains calories. Depending on the brand, beer contains about 7-8 calories per gram, sometimes even more.

Beer Is Low in Sugar, but Can Cause Your Sugar Levels to Drop

The low levels of sugar in beer are a positive aspect. But beer contains alcohol and alcohol will cause the natural sugar levels in your blood to drop, leading to fatigue and a low energy level. Too much beer and you can go straight to bed. On the other hand, alcohol lowers insulin levels. That makes beer perfect for non-diabetics, as it reduces the chances of developing arteriosclerosis.

Beer May Help to Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease

Because it contains no cholesterol and it contains polyphenols with antioxidant qualities that will reduce the “bad cholesterol”, also known as LDL cholesterol oxidation, beer may reduce the risk of heart disease. Besides, beer is a source of fiber derived from the malted barley which can also help. Consumption of beer may even help to reduce stress. That’s good news. But again: moderate consumption! Not more than one beer per day for women and two for men and definitely not every day! Alcohol is also a blood thinner, thus not only is your heart protected, but the risk of stroke is also diminished. Some studies even consider moderate alcohol consumption (seven drinks a week) to be helpful in improving memory.

Beer Is Very Nutritious, but It Can Destroy Vitamin C

So far we know that beer is a great source of fiber. It also contains substantial amounts of minerals – magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and plenty of B vitamins: B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxin) and B9 (folate) and B12 inotisol. Yet, alcohol destroys vitamin C.

Beer is 98% Water, but Still a Diuretic

Although 98% water, beer is a diuretic because it contains alcohol. That means you should not drink too much and never replace water with beer. To avoid headaches and hangovers caused by dehydration you should always have a glass of water between each glass of alcohol you drink.

Michael Russell

Your Independent guide to Beer

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Beer Brewing Big and Creative in America

By Andrea Nichol

Breweries in America are growing at an exponential rate. Beer brewing is becoming big business with a resurgence of traditional types of ales and lagers combining with more exotic offerings. With a colourful history, beer carries on its controversial way to regain the traditional role it’s always played as an every-day beverage, while taking on a more creative flavour to please every palate.

Back in 1620, when the Mayflower came to America’s shores, the boat fell a bit short of its destination due to a shortage of beer, according to a passenger’s journal. One doesn’t think Puritans would have drunk beer – they were Puritans, after all – however this was the every-day drink of choice. People drank beer as we drink pop, juice, milk and water today. Each tavern and inn brewed its own beer.

It is only in modern society that we see beer as having a perilous quality. There were no laws governing beer brewing and drinking. There were no police roadblocks to catch drunk drivers. How much damage could a horse and cart inflict? Certainly there were no scantily-clad women prancing about at parties, drinking beer and impressing men with their sudsy sexiness. Beer was an every-day beverage drunk by everyone in the household from adult to child. When the Mayflower arrived, the people discovered that the Natives made their beer from maize. Wonder which beer was drunk at the first Thanksgiving? This may have been the first ever “Bring Your Own Beer (BYOB).”

The United States has become an international contender in beer brewing and the country can hold its own when in competition with other countries that are notorious for making amazing beer. The U.S. prohibition slowed things down a little, but in the 21st century, things seem to be heating up for American breweries. According to the Brewer’s Association, nearly 7 million barrels of beer will be made and drunk by Americans in 2006. That’s a lot of kegs, bottles, pints and glasses!

Online there are multitudes of sites about beer: beer brewing magazines to read like “Yankee Brew News” and “Brewery News;” breweries to visit; associations for beer-makers to join like the Brewer’s Association; festivals to attend like the Barleywine Festival in Buffalo, New York; and competitions to enter like the World Beer Cup held in Seattle, Washington. Of these sites, about 85% are based in the U.S. so the Americans seem to be leading the pack!

During the 1960s, 70s and 80s, beer in America was primarily made and distributed by large beer brewing companies. In the early 1980s, many of the states passed legislation that allowed the smaller microbreweries to get in on the action. The large companies still do big business, but many patrons are fussy and want high-quality, exclusive beers; they are the “yuppies” of beer drinkers. In and around any city in America, there are anywhere from 2 to 20 breweries within a 15-mile radius of that city and the numbers are growing. Some states have more breweries than others. Each microbrewery has a family tradition they want to maintain and each beer is different; a return to the old days when two taverns a mile apart had two different-tasting beers.

The breweries have gone back to creating beers that are made from all-natural ingredients like malt, hops and yeast. They produce traditional lagers and ales together with exotic beers that have a hint of spices, vanilla, caramel, coriander and anise. One brewery, found online, uses rose hips in their beer. Usually used for tea, rose hips must provide an interesting taste to beer. Lemon coriander beer may be quite refreshing on a hot day.

Soon we will be having discussions about what type of beer goes best with chicken or beef. We’ll hear opinions like: “The caramel-flavoured beer would go great with that cheesecake; a sweet beer just made for dessert.” Is that beer good for pasta? Would it be better with a roast beef dinner? Already there are countless beer-tasting functions. Is beer the new wine? Is there a “twirl-glass-sniff-liquid-swish-in-mouth” process for beer? Like martinis, there are excessive amounts of beer types. Perhaps the process should be expedited; Beertinis for everyone!

The beer brewing companies in America, found online, emphasize the importance of quality. They discuss the importance of tradition. They discuss the importance of bringing beer back to its every-day role played for thousands of years. This time, breweries also seem to feel beer can be creative-tasting and still be in demand.

Andrea Nichol is a contributing writer to Excalibur Communications, the company that created The Beer Home Page – Your Online Guide to Great Brew Pubs and Beer Labels. If you would like to find the best breweries worldwide and discover the world of beer, visit http://www.thebeerhomepage.com

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How to Make Beer

How to Make BeerBy Jason Ditto

Making beer is easy, inexpensive, and most of all, fun. With the rise in popularity of homebrewing, there are a wide variety of top quality ingredients available.

You can literally make hundreds of styles of beer that will taste great and impress your friends. Getting started making beer will only cost you a small amount of money, depending on your level of interest. Most beer making kits range from only $60 to $200 and make great, unique gifts.

How to Make Beer

Making Beer is just like cooking. Each recipe requires different ingredients and techniques. This page is an attempt to go over the basics of homebrewing in order to give you an understanding of how beer is made.

First of all, beer is made from 4 basic ingredients: water, malt (malted barley), hops, and yeast.

Water

Water is the most abundant ingredient in any style of beer. When making beer at home try to use filtered water instead of plain tap water. If your water doesn’t taste good from the tap, you probably won’t like it in your beer either. Do not use distilled water because it has been depleted of its oxygen.

Malt

Malted barley is barley grain that has been carefully soaked in water until it sprouts and then dried. This malting process develops the necessary sugars and soluble starches needed for fermentation.

The malt is then taken through a process called mashing which extracts the sugars and starches from the grain. Although advanced homebrewers can accomplish this step at home, most will buy the malted barley already mashed in a product called malt extract.

Hops

Hops are green flowers that grow on a vine and look similar to pine cones. They perform several roles in the beer making process. Most notably are the taste and aroma they impart on a beer.

Since not all of the sugars will ferment, the malt will cause the beer to be really sweet. Hops will balance out the sweetness by adding a degree of bitterness. Hops will also add a distinctive aroma to the finished brew.

Yeast

Yeast is the catalyst that makes it all happen. In short, yeast is a living organism that feeds off of the sugars in the malt. The yeast will convert the sugars to alcohol and carbon dioxide in a process called fermentation.

There are many strains of yeasts (even in the air we breathe). In order to get the results needed for making beer, a specially cultured beer yeast is required. The yeast will also impart taste and mouthfeel qualities to the beer.

The Beer Making Process

To summarize, the malt, hops, and water are boiled for a period of time. This mixture is called wort (pronounced wert). Then the wort is poured into fermenter and allowed to cool.

Next, the prepared yeast is pitched into the fermenter and an airlock is placed over the opening. Now it’s the yeast’s job to do its thing.

The yeast will multiply like crazy as it consumes the sugars in the brew. After a period of time, usually within 7 to 10 days, the yeast will have consumed all that it can and fall to the bottom of the fermenter.

Finally, the beer is bottled and set aside for a couple of weeks to mature and carbonate.

Making beer at home really is a fantastic hobby and can be a great social activity. Have some friends over and let them try your new brew. Better yet, get them involved and see who can make the best batches. Have blind taste tests with your buddies. Most of all, have fun!

About The Author

Jason Ditto

Author of the http://www.2BASNOB.com website about the enjoyment of coffee, tea, wine and beer.

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Minnesota Real Estate Newsletter Gives Access To Great Computer & Life Tips

I maintain a number of real estate sites, blogs, and newsletters. One newsletter that provides a number of computer tips to help you function better with a computer is http://www.REcyber.com/cybertips/r11627 The site is full of cyber space tricks and great places to visit. We have link to this site on the list of MN Real Estate links, but I wanted to highlight this particular newsletter because it different from what most agents provide. From this newsletter, you can also access all the back issues-from 2001 and beyond. It is really quite a useful resource-spend some time there if you have a chance.

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German Beer – One of the World’s Top Types of Beer

For several centuries Germany has been at the forefront of brewing beer. The drink is something that has been common throughout all generations of German history. German beer is the most popular types of imported beer in the world. A major part of it has to do with the way that the beer is made and the strict laws that the country has for making the beer.

Just like in other countries there are all sorts of different types of German beer. What makes this type of beer different from the beer that comes from other countries is that of the requirements for purity that have been created for it by the Bavarian Reinheitsgebot law. The original law stated that the only three ingredients that would be allowed in beer made in the country are water, hops and malted barley. When yeast was discovered it was included as a fourth ingredient in the law. Sugar has also been allowed as an optional ingredient.

With the limited ingredients mentioned here it can be seen as to why German beer. The sharp taste of the drink is something that is unique and it is thanks to the limits that the country has placed on the ingredients that can be used here. However, the beer is soothing in that it is pure.

The typical content of the alcohol in German beer will vary. Most of them will have alcohol content that ranges from 4.7% to 5.4%. There are certain brands that can be at alcohol levels that are stronger than that of wine. This includes beers with contents of 12% alcohol. These typically can only be found at liquor stores.

The world of German breweries is especially varied. There are all sorts of major breweries that not only brew beers for Germany but also for other countries. There are smaller breweries that can be of strong interest to locals. These are microbreweries, just like what can be found in other countries.

Among the most popular breweries in the country include Altbier, Kolsch, Helles, Weizen, Spezial, Export, Rauchbier and Schwarzbier. That’s just a handful of the breweries around Germany, as there are several that are even more popular in certain areas of the country than others.

There are many different styles of beer that can be found in this type of imported beer. Even with the limited ingredients ales and lagers alike can be produced along with other types of beer.

That’s the world of German beer in a nutshell. Not only does this type of imported beer take pride in its purity but it also come in all different kinds of makes with different levels of alcohol. Its sharp taste and soothing quality makes for an exciting drink for anyone who is interested in beer.

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The Amazing World of Mexican Beer

Mexico is home to some of the most interesting and unique beers in the world. For centuries before Europeans first settled into North America people in Mexico have been crafting and perfecting their own art of beer making. It has evolved over time, and today Mexican beer is one of the most popular types of foreign beers.

The first beers in Mexico were developed from the natives in the country. They were especially based from maize corn. This was one of the most common grains in the country and therefore became a useful crop to use in the production of beer.

One of the most unique features of beer in Mexico is that it contains unique ingredients in many cases. For instance, in the early days of Mexico natives brewed a type of beer known as pulque. This was a fermented drink that featured either honey water or aquamiel. This would become known as distilled tequila in today’s society.

When more people from Europe began to settle in Mexico unique features of beer that are found in other countries would become more common in beer. A large number of the people who brewed beer at the time were of German descent. This helped to create a darker and a more malt based type of drink.

In the nineteenth century brewing companies in Mexico began to become more common. The advancement of industrialization was what definitely helped to get the brewing of beers in the country to become more popular. In fact, not long after this time Mexican beer became popular in the United States. During the Prohibition era of the 1920s in the United States Mexican beer was very popular to get through exports.

One of the best factors to see in Mexican beer is that of how lime and salt are used in many beers. A slight amount of salt and a lime wedge are generally served in Mexican beers. In fact, michelada is a beverage from Mexico that is popular. This is a light beer with lime juice and hot sauce.

Various different brands of beer from Mexico are now on sale. Corona, which is a light lager, is the most popular of these beers by far. Dos Equis, Tecate and Modelo Especial are among the other popular brands.

Mexican beer is indeed a unique type of beer. It has evolved well over the past few centuries and has many interesting features, including the lime and salt that are used often and the German influences of these drinks. In fact, the world of Mexican beer is continuing to grow as more breweries are being formed and more products are being exported outside of the country. It makes for a type of beer that is interesting and enjoyable.

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Here’s a Great Beer Bread Recipe!

There are several different recipes for beer that are used in all sorts of different areas of food. From beer can chicken to beer chili there are all sorts of different types of food that can be created with the use of beer. Beer bread is one of the most unique of these items. A good beer bread recipe can be easy to follow because it is a beer recipe that is easy to handle because it is so easy to get all of the ingredients that are needed for the bread. Here’s one of the best recipes for beer to use for something that can be enjoyed by anyone.

In order to get this beer bread to be created properly the right ingredients are needed. One twelve ounce can of beer is needed along with three tablespoons of sugar and three cups of self-rising flour. That’s all that is needed, thus making this one of the best and easiest recipes for beer to use. The beer itself will be good enough in terms of liquids that will be used because many of the ingredients in bread are in the beer. This will be described in detail later on here.

After getting those ingredients the oven will have to be set to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 Celsius). A cooking pan will have to be treated so that the bread does not stick to the pan. A good pan to use here will be a bread loaf pan that is 9x5x3 inches in size. Another bowl will be needed so that the ingredients will be mixed with ease. After the ingredients are mixed they will need to be poured into the bread loaf pan. The mixture will then bake for about an hour in the oven.

So, what is it that makes this beer bread recipe easy to cook? Simply put, some of the most important ingredients in bread can already be found in the beer that is being used here. Beer does include water, yeast, barley and hops. The yeast will be used to get the bread to rise up. The water in the beer will help to get the sugar and flour to mix in together so that it will spread out well enough. The hops are what are used to give the beer flavor, and this will help to create the unique flavor that can be found in the beer.

This beer bread recipe is one of the easiest recipes for beer to use. There are not many ingredients needed for making the bread, and the process of mixing and baking the bread is easy to handle. It helps to create a great bread recipe that can be shared with anyone.

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The Various Types of Irish Beer

Breweries in Ireland has been making various different types of beer for centuries. The style of the beer is what goes into the creation of the beer in Ireland. It helps to make the style the most important factor in the beer. Irish beer is one of the best types of beer to try out and there are all sorts of kinds that are available.

One of the most common types of beer that is produced in Ireland is that of ale. What makes the ale used in Ireland different from that of other ales from other countries is that in Ireland no hops are used. That is because hops are not native to Ireland. Countries around Ireland have continued to use hops but Ireland has resisted the influence of hops ever since.

Ireland began to import beer from other countries later than most. In the eighteenth century beers from outside of the country began to be allowed in Ireland. However, Irish beer was still a favorite. In fact, around the same time in the eighteenth century Arthur Guinness formed his own brewery. Since then Guinness beer has been not only the top beer in all of Ireland but also one of the world’s most popular beers.

There are three basic types of beer that are brewed in Ireland. The first of the types of beer is that of lager. While lager was not completely popular at first it became more common over time thanks to an increase in consumption in the 1950s. Lager production in Ireland and the nearby United Kingdom have since increased as a result.

The next of the types is red ale. This type of beer gets its name from the slight red color that is featured in the body of the beer. It is not as strong as other types of beer but there are exports that are available in Ireland that are stronger than that the country itself produced. Like with other ales made in Ireland there are no hops used here.

The last of the types is stout beer. This is the most popular type of beer that is sold in the country. Guinness is the most popular of all of the stout brewers in the country. It has a stronger taste to it which makes it a hit in not only Ireland but also in other countries.

Over the past few centuries more people around the world have tried and enjoyed the many different types of Irish beer. With all of the unique features and qualities to these beers it can be seen why they are popular and are even favorites among certain people. Be sure to try out one of these types of beer today.

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The Craftsmanship, Attention and Detail of Belgian Beer

There are all sorts of different types of Belgian beer. What makes these beers so different is that of the attention that the makers of these beers in Belgium have to the making of beer. Even when the first type of beer was produced in the country the craftsmanship of beer was already prevalent. Today more features of Belgian brewing are used to make the beer better. This includes not only the concentration that is placed on making the beer but also the way that the beer is sent out.

Many centuries ago beer in Belgium was brewed in monasteries. Because modern machines that are used in breweries were not around at the time the beer was hand crafted for maximum effect. This is no longer the practice but the same attention is still brought onto beer but at a much larger scale. That’s because more brands of beer from the country are becoming available on the market.

The selection of Belgian beer in various different restaurants and other meeting places in Belgium are varied. Some places will have about five to ten different brands of beer from the country while others can have hundreds. That’s because of the devotion that the country has to beer and making it. In fact, most every supermarket in the country will have hundreds of beer brands from the country on sale. There are some countries where they can only be bought at certain liquor stores because the alcoholic content of these beers may be higher than that of the legal limit for sale at a standard market.

One of the most important details of the craftsmanship of beer is that of the packaging. The bottles that beers from the countries are put into will be in a tinted color. This will be the standard for most of the beers out of the country. Light can create a negative impact on the quality of the drink so it will be important to have a tint on the bottle so that the impact of light will not be felt as much. Bottle-conditioned bottles are also popular because they allow for the drink to be fermented again while it is in the bottle.

The temperature that the beer is served in is another factor of the craftsmanship of beer in Belgium. It is best to serve this type of beer at a temperature between eight and fifteen degrees Celsius. The glass should have a unique design, whether it be a wide-mouth goblet or a tulip glass, so that the flavor and feel of the beer will be improved upon.

Belgian beer is more than just a type of beer from another country. It is a type of beer that has a great amount of detail and concentration put into its making. The packaging and the serving recommendations for the beer make it more important. With all of these qualities Belgian beer has become popular. It’s no wonder that there are so many different breweries in the country.

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