Amstel Pause wanted people to have a three minute break. And to enjoy a cool beer afterwards. Over a period of 16 days, a total of 1,344 beers given to people who do nothing. It added up to 4,032 minutes of break or more than 67 hours of rest for different people.
Stand still for 3 minutes without reading, answering a phone or otherwise fidgeting around, and you get a free beer.
This week’s America’s Test Kitchen (PRX program) 4th of July special “The Amazing History, Lore and Science of America’s Favorite Drink”. This year, it’s all about American beer. They speak with historian, author, and self-proclaimed ranter Maureen Ogle about her book Ambitious Brew: The Story of American Beer. And they taste test beer with expert Lauren Clark. Here’s the show below:
In 1900 there were over 1,800 breweries in the U.S. In 1980 there were 44. According to The Brewers Association, there were 1,449 breweries in the U.S. in 2007. This included 1,406 small, independent and traditional craft brewers.
Bob McIntire will be conducting a special class on the modern way to brew multiple beers from a single mash. The overview of the class includes:
Research shows that moderate beer consumption can help prevent heart disease and strokes, provide important vitamins and minerals, is low in fat and helps increase good cholesterol (HDL).