As the long days and heat of the summer begin to take over Southwest Florida, you may begin reaching for lighter, more refreshing styles of beer. A style that fits this bill perfectly is the German Hefeweizen. This style of beer has long been a popular and refreshing...

When you think of Scotland and its fine beverages, Scotch Whiskey is the first to come to mind, but we cannot forget about their distinct and delicious beers! Since grains have always flourished in Scotland more than hops, malt has a heavy hand in...

As the Pale Ale is to America, the Bitter Ale is to England. A personal favorite of mine, the English Bitter combines malt and hops into an almost unbelievable balance and can only be described as perfection. Lovingly dispensed from a slightly lower than...

Most novice beer drinkers looking to indulge their curiosity in the world of dark beer are quite often surprised at their findings. Misconceptions derived from the act of “drinking with your eyes” often results in individuals assuming stouts are rich, thick and heavy. Quite...

One of the more significant events in brewing history is the introduction of the Porter. A hand in hand partnership with the rapidly growing English Industrial Revolution allowed this style to gain some serious momentum. Porters were slowly developed by the continuous improvement of the...

Pilsner On October 5, 1842, the beer style Pilsner was born. Developed by the way of Bohemian and Bavarian knowledge collaboration in the town of Plzen, Bohemia (now the Czech Republic) this light, clear and golden straw-colored beer was unlike anything the citizens of Plzen...