Articles about craft beer
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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...
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Why is beer called beer?
Historical and scientific origin of the term The word "beer" feels familiar and everyday, but we rarely stop to ask why this ancient drink has that name. The Spanish term...
