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The Story of Matusalem: a Legendary Rum Born to Make History
Matusalem is a rum created to stand the test of time: not a passing trend, but a lasting favourite across generations and changing tastes.
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Liqueurs
Sake in Japan: origin, brewing and serving traditions
Japanese sake is made from polished rice, water, koji and yeast, with precise brewing methods and serving styles shaped by type and occasion.
Beer
How to increase the alcohol percentage in beer
To increase beer alcohol, brewers can add more malt, fermentable sugars, honey or malt extract while balancing body, flavour and yeast attenuation.
Beer
Ale vs Lager Beer: Styles, Brewing and Flavour Profiles
Explore the differences between ale and lager beer through their styles, brewing methods and flavour profiles that define each beer’s authentic character.
Articles
Table protocol: 6 key points for a formal table
A guide to table protocol covering tablecloth, crockery, cutlery, salt shaker, napkins, glassware and posture at a formal table.
Liqueurs
Mezcal and tequila: differences between Mexican spirits
Mezcal and tequila share Mexican origin and agave, but differ in raw material, regions, cooking, fermentation, flavour and regulation.
Liqueurs
Cocktail Classification by Volume and Serving Size
Learn how cocktails are classified by volume, and why even small changes in measurements can alter the final balance, flavour and quality of a drink.
Beer
Beer Malting: Definition, Key Traits and the 3 Stages
A clear guide to the beer malting process, its definition, main characteristics and the three stages that produce malt and stop germination.
Beer
Beer production: 10 stages in the brewing process
Beer production moves through malting, milling, mashing, boiling, fermentation, maturation, clarification and final packaging in the brewery.
Wine
How to Deliver Excellent Wine Service in Your Restaurant
How can you deliver excellent wine service in your restaurant? These 12 recommendations will help make the guest experience far more enjoyable.
Wine
Grape morphology: skin, pulp and seeds in wine
Grape morphology explains how skin, pulp and seeds influence must, fermentation, aromas, colour and the final flavour of wine.
Wine
Dry Wine and Sweet Wine: Differences and How They’re Made
What are the differences between dry wine and sweet wine, and how are they made? Learn how sugar, fermentation and tasting cues shape each style.