The Great Beer Page

Beer has a long and illustrious career in the history of mankind; its roots are older than the pyramids and recipes for beer have been found carved into the sarcophagus's of many pharaohs. Throughout history beer has been used in medicine, as payment to soldiers and as a means of trade and currency, but today in western society it is simply a beverage enjoyed in at gatherings, sporting events and celebrations.

Beer History

• A dedicated site to the history of beer and beer making along with helpful links and books to be read on the subject.
• A small history of beer including the ancient uses and evidence of beer in civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Sumeria and Egypt.
• A history of the beer making industry in Germany starting in 1516 Duke Wilhelm IV in Bavaria.
• The development of beer and its uses throughout history starting in the near east.
• Beer and Food - a history of the beer culture in the Americas.
• The art and science behind beer - a simple representation of the events leading to the advent of beer.

Beer Making - Resources to Get Started

• A software tool called BeerTools Pro to assist in the production and brewing of home beers.
• A complete reference to home brewing beer including recipes, supplies of ingredients and tricks to brewing different kinds of beer.
• A glossary on beer terms, and beer brewing resources for the home brewmaster or micro brewery.
• TastyBrew, a site offering help and information on brewing beer; it also provides a beer of the day and competitions for brewers.
• How to brew beer in seven easy steps.
• A review on the process and ingredients needed to produce beer.

Beer Makers and Fully operation Starter Sets

• Cooking.com offers many products to help get the beginner beer maker started.
• A site that provides beer makers with the supplies and information needed to make beer; this includes fermenters; fermentation locks and recipes.
• A warehouse supply company devoted to the beer making process and appreciation of beer in general.
• Home brewing starter kits and recipes offered to the public via this site.
• Ingredients, supplies, recipes and general items needed for beer making.

Beer Gifts

• Beer gift baskets of hand picked micro brews and gourmet snacks.
• Beer tasting and appreciation kits perfect for the beer lover in all of us.
• Top ten beer gifts for any beer lover or enthusiast.

Beer Contests

• One of the largest beer contests in the world from ratebeer.com.
• A beer, bourbon and BBQ contest in North Carolina held every year and in multiple states.
• Home page of the Hooker Brewing Company's beer home brew contest held each year.
• The National Brewing Association's annual beer brewing contest.

Beer Games

• Beer drinking games for college students based on cards, sports and movies.
• The World Beer Games explained in detail.
• Rules and instructions for the most popular beer games.
• Webtender beer games in alphabetical order - more than one hundred different games.

Beer Magazines

• A list of beer publications online and in print.
• A resource of beer magazines available for subscriptions around the world.
• A large list of beer publications including newspapers, magazines and newsletters.
• The Beer Magazine home page - resources for brewing, appreciation and recipes.

Beer Guides

• A large resource for breweries, pubs and articles on European beers, microbrews and a little history.
• Beer information divided by region and geographic location.
• American crafted beer guides - a list of books and publications on the subject.