Ale beer is not a single style, but a vast family of beers fermented primarily by Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains, traditionally called top-fermenting yeasts. They usually work at warmer temperatures than lager yeasts and can influence the aroma and taste of beer more decisively. “Can” is the key word here, as ale doesn’t have to be … Read more
There are beers that pass unnoticed. They appear and then disappear – they enter one hole and exit through the other – like modern pop hits young people listen to on TikTok. They are pleasant, smooth, often one-dimensionally sweet. And let them be, if that’s what the mass consumer needs. But then there are beers … Read more
Imagine a cool, late autumn evening – you’re sitting in your favorite armchair, and a dark amber beverage shimmers in your glass. The aroma of freshly baked bread, caramel, and dried fruit wafts through. The very first sip warms you from the inside, pampering your palate with its velvety maltiness. This is precisely what bock … Read more
Tradition must be honored. On Saturday, January 18, 2025, we celebrate Baltic Porter Day . To mark this occasion—as every year—we’re selecting the best Baltic porter at Beer, Bacon & Liberty. You can see the historical entries here: 2023 , 2024 . This time, the judging panel was the largest and most diverse. Judges from … Read more
The history of Grodzisk beer Brewing in Greater Poland has a rich history, stretching back several hundred years. The first mention of beer produced in Grodzisk Wielkopolski dates back to the 15th century, although there are sources that establish the origins of Grodzisk brewing over a century earlier. We know for certain that in 1601, … Read more
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