Beer Geek Blog

The Best Thing You Didn’t Know You Needed

beergeekshop — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:49:19 +0000

In our ongoing attempt to improve your life through beer, we are happy to announce the arrival of a fantastic new product, the Open Here Wall Mounted Bottle Opener.

Perhaps you have used one of these at a friends house, or at some restaurant in Mexico, where everything seems to be bottled. If so, you know the awesome power that comes with being able to open a beer one-handed.

The solid chrome design means this thing is made to last. Find a good place to screw it in, and never again will you have to worry about where you put the opener.

It even gives you and your guests succinct, optimal instructions for immediate beer consumption: Open Here!

For more info visit the Product Page.

Beer Glassware Guide: Pint Glasses

beergeekshop — Sat, 16 May 2009 00:39:12 +0000

Content from the Beer Glasses page at Beer Geek Shop.

Probably the most popular beer glasses out there are Pint Glasses. They come in two sizes; American (16 ounces) or British/Imperial (20 ounces). These can be flat-walled or curved.

For home use we prefer the Nonic glass or the Imperial Pint Glass, but for commercial use, most bars prefer thick walled mixer glasses because they are harder to break.

Recommended for: Pale Ales, Stouts, IPAs, ESBs

Beer Glassware Guide: Pilsner Glasses

beergeekshop — Sat, 02 May 2009 23:15:21 +0000

Pilsner glasses are generally tall and slender to accentuate the clarity and carbonation of the beer. They can be hourglass shaped or conical. Sometimes, a pilsner glass can double for a lambic or gueuze glass, like our Framboise Pilsner glass.

Recommeded for: German Lagers, Steam Beer, Wits, Pilsners (duh)

Beer Glassware Guide: Tulip Glasses

beergeekshop — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:02:00 +0000

Tulip Glasses usually have stems, and are bulbous at the base, opening up and flaring out at the top. These beer glasses help focus the aromas and minimize the amount of head you have to slurp through before you get to the beer. The Duvel glass is a perfect example of this style of glass.

It’s nice to have something that’s laser (or manually) etched on the bottom. These nucleation points allow continued carbonation release throughout the course of drinking your beer.

Recommended for: Belgians, Blonde Ales, Saisons, Sours

Re-Launching the Beer Geek Blog

Admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:37:52 +0000

Hello fellow beer geeks, and welcome to the relaunched Beer Geek Blog. We will use this blog to keep you up to speed on new product arrivals at Beer Geek Shop, plus keep you informed of special offers and coupon codes we offer on the site. Thanks for following, and be sure to subscribe to our RSS feed.

Cheers!