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For beer tasting, there is theory and there is practice. Although the ultimate word is yours.

The history of beermaking is a story of invention, dedication and pride.

Look again to that jar where that beer was poured. How and where you serve beer is important the right glassware will enhance a great brew and the wrong one may spoil the experience.

So much beer, so little time. One would wish to try them all.

The phrase is a common complaint among beer aficionados, and for good reason. Today the variety available at restaurants, pubs, specialty stores and online is staggering. Even the most dedicated beer drinker could sample only a small fraction of the total. So, here's a small fraction of the total, for your consideration...

Brews around the world

Popular for centuries, thanks to their unique British craftsmanship, British ales continue to offer some of the finest brews anywhere.

Wine clubs are thriving. Less well known s the fact that beer clubs have done the same.

Lambic beer is produced using wild yeast, instead of the carefully cultivated yeast used with most commercial beers. It is the product of spontaneous fermentation.

Beer is a beverage brewed from water, malted barley or other cereal, hops and yeast. Pilsner and lager are bottom-fermented beers – the yeast sinks to the bottom. Ales are top fermented – the yeast rises to the top.

The basic pantry items millions of home cooks all over the world store; the ones they use every day to prepare simple, straightforward dishes, very easy to replicate at home.

Food cooks faster the hotter it gets and a pressure cooker allows for cutting that cooking time down by 70 per cent. Can you imagine all that free time?

For many women, getting what you need on the go is not easy; but your diet is just as important. If you take care of yourself and what you eat, it will make easier taking care of everyone else.