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Can canned beer be frozen for longer than bottled beer?

In a bid to chill my beer quickly, I've placed my bottles in freezer only to find myself cleaning up a mess a few minute later. In order to save myself from having this happen again, is it ok to leave beer in cans inside freezer for a longer time?
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Mixing vodka with beer?

Is it safe to mix small quantity of vodka with beer. Any there any dare devils who had tried cocktails on their beer?
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Why can't antibiotics be taken with beer?

Myth or Fact: Antibiotics cannot be taken with beer because it damages the effect of the drug with the interaction in your body of the alcohol. I take antihistamines with beer and they work, so not sure if anyone knew about this one?
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Cause of seasonal difference in beer production

I was recently crunching some numbers about beer production in the United States (data from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau), and I noticed pretty significant seasonality in the production of beer: Average production peaks in June (on…
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1001 Beers You Must Try Before You Die

Does anybody know someone that has completed the 1001 beers of the book: 1001 Beers You Must Try Before You Die - Adrian Tierney-jones If there is someone here trying, please tell me: In your opinion which beer was the best until now and why do you…
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In what amounts is beer beneficial to ones health?

As pointed out in Are there any medicinal uses for beer?, beer has some beneficial effects on ones health. Assuming a beer with average alcohol level and an average, healthy adult, how much would be a healthy amount to drink on regular bases? Also,…
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How long can you store beer?

Assuming a relatively cool and stable environment, how long can you store beer in: Bottles Wooden barrels Metallic barrels Cans (Yes, I really asked that.) without it loosing its carbonation and taste or going off? Are there general rules that…
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Craft beers and Microbreweries in Singapore?

Recently, CNN listed the Smith Street Tap from the Good Beer Company in Singapore as one of the world's greatest bar (http://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2015-07-21/the-greatest-bars-in-the-world/23). Also, locally known, Brewerkz…
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Does Fuller's Golden Pride age well?

Has any of you guys ever aged Fuller's Golden Pride? Does it age well? How was your experience with it? To be honest I don't remember the beer so that well, and whether it has a good level of melanoidins and residual sugar worth to age. This beer is…
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Recommended fermentation time for cider

I know this is more preference than rule but I am a beginner and from what I have read it is: 2 weeks in the fermenting jug; bottle, add sugar and sit for another 2 weeks. Any body else have suggestions for me? Anyone think this is wrong?
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Beer Rating Acronyms and their Origins

We often see the following acronym on beeradvocate or ratebeer ATMOS: Appearance, Smell, Taste, Mouthfeel, Overall LSTFO: Look, Smell, Taste, Feel, Overall Where do these acronyms come from? What is the original source of these acronyms?
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Whats the nickname for gin and mild?

Apparently gin and mild is an old man's drink - but I need to get it for a relatives birthday, anyone know a nick name for this drink ?
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What are requirements for a micropub?

So my question is what are the requirements for micropubs? Are there any specifications on room size, interior, beers, staff? Has anyone got experience in setting up and running a micropub and can give more insights about what are key factors?
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How to chill a 30cl bottle to "cellar" temperature?

I got my hand on a few bottles of Trappist Westvleteren (yay!) and of course I want to drink it at the right temperature. The "right" temperature is "cellar", but alas, I do not have a cellar. What is the best way to chill a 30cl bottle to "celler"…
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Does the process of shipping Trappists to Ontario, Canada damage the beer?

In the past few years I've become more interested in Trappist beers (who wouldn't be?). Buying a Chimay or a Rochefort at the LCBO in Ontario is something I now do on the regular. However, I've heard recently that the shipping process from Europe to…
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