There is a lot of discussion about beer being pasteurized and what else it does to the beer apart from keeping it fresh and prolonging its shelf life. There are many opinions on the matter and pasteurization is defended by the more commercial sector of the industry as opposed to the craft end of the … Read more
A home bar is a place to have fun, enjoy yourself with family and friends and chill. What better place in the house to have some fun stuff to enjoy while you are entertaining at your home bar. It doesn’t matter what size your bar is or how much room you have to spare, there … Read more
We are a world of beer lovers, I know not everyone in the world like’s beer, but there are a large number of us that just loves the stuff. We all have our favorite beers, but it is good to try new beers, you never know there may be a new favorite just waiting to … Read more
White and rose wine have always been enjoyed cold, red wine is traditionally served at room temperature, but there are those among us that like our red wine chilled too. Whatever the color of your wine, if you want it cold, then unless you are going to keep going to the refrigerator each time you … Read more
Everyone loves a quiz, the chance to flex the old gray matter and show others how clever we are at answering general knowledge questions. If the quiz is put together well, then it can be fun as well as interesting, and a great way to spend time with others. You may be wondering what a … Read more
A home bar is not complete without a few cocktails, and the best way to learn how to make cocktails is to learn about the ingredients needed and how to mix those ingredients together. Even if you don’t have a home bar and all your drinks are stored in a cupboard, it’s still good to … Read more
The iconic Gin drink has in recent years exploded and there are now small and large distilleries that are producing some pretty glamorous gins. It is not just the drink itself that has been glammed up, but how we serve this great drink has also taken on a new direction with an array of fruits … Read more
A home bar is an exciting concept and a great addition to any home, but many people don’t know where to start and need help with ideas and designs. The type of bar you build is a personal choice and will be governed by how much space you have and the size of your budget. … Read more
I have often thought about starting my own beer rating system, mainly for my own reference and sharing with friends. When I first thought about this idea it would have been a pen and paper record. That quickly moved to a digital version when the internet exploded into our lives, but things have moved forward … Read more
If your home bar is an outside bar in your yard then you will need some lights so when the sky turns its lights off, you can turn your outdoor patio bar lights on. You may only use your outdoor bar during the hours of light, but at some point you will carry on entertaining … Read more