Articles about craft beer
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Fresh Beer: why freshness is key in modern craft
Hop aromas, malt texture and the natural liveliness of carbonation depend directly on careful storage. In the world of craft beer, freshness is not a detail: it is part of...
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Craft beer or industrial beer: why paying more makes sense
Most beers served in bars or supermarkets belong to large industrial groups. They are products designed to last, travel and cost little. Their function is to refresh, not to surprise....
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Citra hop: what it is, why everyone wants it and which beers use it
If you have drunk an IPA in recent years and noticed that burst of lime, mango, passion fruit or grapefruit before even bringing the glass to your lips, there is...
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RateBeer closes: history, rise and fall of the platform that defined craft beer
For almost two decades, RateBeer was not simply a ratings website. It was the place where much of craft culture as we know it today was built: the site where...
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Firestone Walker
Perhaps, among so many names and so much novelty, we have forgotten some of the breweries that helped us discover craft. One of them is Firestone Walker, a project that...
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Beer, birra, chela or pivo: a linguistic journey through the world's most universal drink
Few words on the planet spark a smile as quickly as "beer". No matter the language: we all understand it, even before knowing how to pronounce it. In some countries...
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Is yeast a fungus?
Short answer: yes, yeast is a fungus, but not a mushroom or visible mould: it is a single-celled microorganism that transforms sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide. In beer, that...
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Dictionary for the good beer drinker
Dictionary for the good craft beer drinker (A-Z) This dictionary brings together the essential terms of the beer world: ingredients, processes, styles, sensory language and culture. It is written...
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Baa Baa Brewhouse
A Texas microbrewery that has made consistency its strongest argument In an unassuming town west of Houston, a brewing couple has built one of the most respected brands in the...
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What are IBUs in beer, and why don't we show them at MasCraft?
If you are into craft beer, you have probably heard of IBUs (International Bitterness Units). But what do they really mean, and why do we at MASCRAFT prefer not to...
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What are the essential ingredients of beer?
Water, malt, hops and yeast: four ingredients that, in different hands, give rise to completely different worlds. Science explains how each one reacts; the art lies in deciding how much...
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Why canned beer preserves freshness better
Packaging format has more influence than it may seem on the final quality of craft beer. It is not just a matter of aesthetics or trend. From a chemical point...
