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Boreal Brewers Bud Cone and Kyle Veech flew to Portland Oregon for a tour of the many microbreweries and brew pubs that area is known for. Click here for a recount of their trip, and some nice photos.
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Before thermometers were invented, brewers would dip a thumb into the mix to find the right temperature for adding yeast. Too cold and the yeast wouldn't grow; too hot and the yeast would die. This ancient practice is where we get the phrase 'rule of thumb'.
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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).