Beer basics

Lager, pilsner, porter, stout... What are all these beer types? Here are just the basics:

• Lager: golden-colored, effervescent brew that's been fermented slowly
• Light beer: lager with reduced carbohydrates and calories
• Pilsner: lager with a strong hops flavor
• Malt liquor: lager with high alcohol content
• Ale: rapidly fermented brew with distinctive hops flavor and aroma
• Bock, porter, and stout: dark malty ales that range in taste from sweet to bitter

Want to know more? Read the Beer 101 guide. 

What to do with all those empty bottles

A customer passed along this idea, on what to do with empty bottles.

awesome tumblers made from used Absolut bottles. Each glass has been created by cutting the top off of a 1 liter bottle and measures 7″ tall by 3 1/2″. Not a fan of Absolut? The designer, WVGlass also boasts a Grey Goose version as well.

Found at Inhabit.com.