The HIDDEN History of Lager Beer

More fun stuff from the folks at Beer By The Numbers and maybe you might even just learn something?!?!

"Hey this is Ryan with Beer by the Numbers; beer nerds and historians alike all love to study how lagers, the world’s most popular beers, emerged in Northern Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries. These beers are clear in appearance and deliver a crisp effervescence that makes the incredibly refreshing and popular. Such characteristics lend themselves well to the cool mountain climates of Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic, but recent evidence suggests that another area of the world, thousands of miles away, may have played a key role in the emergence of this major beer family."

Beer As Medicine -- Beer History during times of Disease

Interesting stuff from Beer By The Numbers: "This Week Ryan walks through the history of the beer industry during times of disease. Beer has always been there for humanity during the toughest of times, but in the past it was much more medicinal."

HARD Beer Trivia -- Virtual Beer Trivia

Hey I'm just trying to find fun beery things to pass time. Here's a really good one. Let's see what you know!

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BeerByTheNumbers: "How many of these hard beer trivia questions can you get correct? Join Ryan for some virtual trivia since we can't go out and enjoy the brewery trivia we're used to."

The Greatest Beer Drinker of All Time??

Fun stuff from Beer By The Numbers:

"Andre the Giant is without a doubt the greatest beer drinker of all time. The stories surrounding this pro wrestler's ability to drink over 100 beers in a sitting are legendary but the science behind how he was able to accomplish this is even cooler. Grab just one beer and let's dive into the science behind the greatest beer drinker of all time, Andre the Giant!"

27 Strangest Beers Ever Brewed

Fun stuff from the folks at Beer By The Numbers:

"Today we take a look at the weirder side of craft beer. There has never been more options for drinkers than we have today, but that also means there are plenty of really strange choices drinkers can make. The Beer industry continues to push the boundaries, so today Ryan takes a look at the 27 Strangest Beer ever Brewed."

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The DARK Side of Craft Beer | Social Capital and Prestige Economy

Another great video from the gang at Beer By The Numbers: "I love craft beer. Lots of great people and great conversations. But the craft beer community has a dark side. This dark side threatens the continued growth of the beer industry, and it's up to us to stop it!"

 

History of the Milk Stout -- Beer History

Beer By The Numbers: "While most beer innovations today are focused around creating new flavors and differentiating your beer in a crowded market, the innovations of a couple hundred years ago were all focused on making beer more consistent and nutritious. The Milk stout is a great example of this motive as combining beer with milk's nutritional value was a great challenge to overcome."

 

Nitro Beer Explained -- Beer History & Beer Science

Although Nitrogen has been used in beer for 60 years, this beer innovation is still winning the minds and hearts of drinkers around the world today. Nitro Beers are creamy, foamy, and delicious. But how did they come to be? And are there any drawbacks to replacing good old CO2? Ryan answers all these questions today on Beer by The Numbers.

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Craft Beer 10 Years Ago

I can tell you where I was mostly drinking 10 years ago, The Flying Saucer in downtown Little Rock (pretty much the only place for craft beer in 2008), but I can't tell you what all I was drinking. The Arkansas craft beer scene was yet to take off and I do remember for sure there were very little can choices for my lake trips at the time but I know there were several of the breweries I still drink a lot of today in the state, like New Belgium, Sierra Nevada, Rogue and Boulevard. Boy have their been a lot of changes since then! Cans are abundant, Arkansas has 40+ breweries and most of the big national breweries are available in the state now. 

 

Check out Beer By The Numbers video on the craft beer scene in 2008 for a quick trip down memory lane of your own.

"The Craft Beer industry has come a long way in 10 years. Aside from the sheer growth and number of breweries, the tastes of drinkers and brewers have also evolved. Join Ryan in turning back the clock to take a look at the craft beer scene in 2008."