Category: Around The World

The History & Origin of Indian Pale Ale

These beers are characterized by their hazy color and strong fruit flavors to pair with all the hoppy aromas. The humble IPA began as an export to a colony. It circled the globe that spread from England to North America. It nearly died as a style and then became a symbol of the craft beer Renaissance.

What Is Hiding Under Your Pillow?

The custom of putting things under your pillow, or under children’s pillows has been implemented since ancient history until now. But the various items used to either follow a religious motive or just a cultural meaning have been my point of interest.

The Secret Art Of Brewing – Beer & Witches

Is there a hidden link between witches and beer? The image of a broom-wielding sorceress with a tall hat, a black cat, and a bubbling cauldron overflowing with potions has been synonymous with witches for the last century. The truth of women in this story takes us down a much different path altogether. A path that is not about magic and mystery but about money and politics.

Processed Foods – A Necessary Evil?

Take a minute and think about all that you have eaten in a day. To make it more real take a piece of paper and just write it down. All that have touched your lips in 24 hours, including what you had to drink. And be honest. Nobody else will see it but you. Now…

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The Power Of Jamu

If you have ever set a food anywhere in Indonesia then you must have tried a glass of Jamu. Its a famous herbal medicine based on numerous spices, herbs, flowers, roots and juices. Each have a significant and vital role in improving health and combating illness.

Wild Horses Under The Mountain

Only the strongest, the fasters and the most intelligent have stayed alive long enough to call the land their home. And they grew into hundreds. Then 300 hundred strong. Until now the most powerful her had over 600 horses, old and young.