Pour it Right

Beer is meant to be enjoyed, and one doesn’t need to be an expert in the subject to do so. However, while most beer drinkers focus exclusively on the taste of beer and the experience once it’s on the tongue, a very important part of the process is often neglected- the pour. Though...

Ales vs. Lagers

There are two basic kinds of beer: ales and lagers. It’s all about yeast’s preferences. Some yeasts like it on top, some prefer to be on bottom. Up until now, yeasts have not been more creative in their brewing positions, but we can always fantasize. Ale yeasts like it on top and will...

A Moment with Marcus Grant, the Creator of Shanghai9 Dec05

A Moment with Marcus...

Shanghai9 is a full range alcohol delivery service that caters to those in China who want the best sent right to their doorstep. Check them out at www.shanghai9.net to browse their impressive selection of beer, single malt whiskey, wine, and other spirits. In the meantime, Shanghai9...

Light Beers: Healthi...

Here at Hops, we love beer. We also support moderation. Although there’s a lot of dispute on how efficiently the body metabolizes the calories in alcohol, there’s no dispute on how the effects of alcohol affects your judgement and mentality. Think of a time where you said something to...

Just Beer; Bringing ...

Just three years ago it was so difficult to find a good-quality, great-tasting Australian beer at a local pub: or so two business-savvy, expat friends living in Shanghai thought to themselves. In 2007, Frank Lee, an Australian businessman/ entrepreneur with an EMBA in Management, and Matt...