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The Beer Periodic Table is an innovative and educational tool that organizes various beer styles in a format inspired by the classic periodic table of elements. This unique chart visually categorizes beers based on their characteristics, brewing methods, and flavor profiles, offering beer enthusiasts and novices alike an engaging way to explore the diverse world of brewing.

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Similar to how chemical elements are arranged by atomic number and properties, beers in this table are grouped according to their common traits. For instance, lighter lagers might occupy one section, while hoppy IPAs dominate another. Each "element" in the table represents a specific beer style, complete with its own symbol, typically derived from its name.

The table often includes key information for each beer style, such as alcohol content, bitterness levels (measured in IBUs), color (using the SRM scale), and country of origin. This allows users to quickly compare and contrast different beer types at a glance.

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Beyond its educational value, the Beer Periodic Table serves as a conversation starter and decorative piece for bars, breweries, and homes of beer aficionados. It can help drinkers expand their palates by identifying new styles to try based on their preferred characteristics.

While not standardized, various versions of the Beer Periodic Table exist, created by different beer experts and organizations. These tables continue to evolve as new beer styles emerge and gain recognition in the ever-growing craft beer scene.

A Beer and Food Hamper is a curated gift basket that combines a selection of craft beers with complementary gourmet food items. These hampers are designed to provide a tasting experience that pairs various beer styles with foods that enhance their flavors.

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Typical contents might include a range of craft beers, from light lagers to rich stouts, alongside artisanal snacks like gourmet nuts, specialty cheeses, cured meats, and savory crackers. Some hampers also feature sweet treats like chocolate or caramel that pair well with darker beers.

These hampers often come with tasting notes or pairing suggestions to guide recipients through their culinary journey. They're popular gifts for beer enthusiasts, making great options for birthdays, holidays, or corporate events.

Beer and Food Hampers cater to different tastes and budgets, ranging from simple sets with a few beers and snacks to elaborate collections featuring rare brews and premium foods. They offer a convenient way to explore beer and food pairings, making them ideal for both novices and connoisseurs alike.

A small project, but that has taught me so much.

I started from the idea of bringing back an ancient flavor into a modern production: wood.

In the past, the beer was mashed inside wooden tuns in which hot water or rocks were poured to raise the temperature.

With the "Message From the Woods" I wanted to take back the flavor of that wood by infusing the water with toasted oak chips even before mashing, to get those flavors of tannin, vanilla and caramel given by the wood contact.

After some attempts I managed to get a good product, and I went so far as to design and make the packaging, where I recalled that dreamy idea, almost dejavu that you have when walking among the trees at sunset.

Wood flavoured beer recipe

Ingredients:

2,5 kg Pilsner malt

20 g Kent Golding hops 6,2% AA

100 g Oak chips medium roast

1 package of S-04 yeast or any clean fermenting continental yeast

Disclamer:

In order to give the wood flavour, before you start to brew you need to heat up the water to at least 65 degrees, insert the wood chips and recirculate it for one hour. This will extract the nice woody flavours from the chips, such as vanilla and caramel, reducing the tannins extraction. For this reason, i’ll suggest to infuse the water with used oak chips to reduce the tannins in the water, or you can lower the temperature so the extraction of tannins will be less evident.

This recipe is intended for an All Grain system with approximately 71% efficiency, so your extraction and therefore your OG may change.

Steps:

Water prep. - 9 L water, 100 g Oak chips - 65°C - 60 min recirculation

Mash in - (oaky) water, 2,5 Kg pilsner malt - 52°C

Beta rest - 64°C - 15 min

Alpha rest - 72°C - 15 min (or till complete conversion)

Mash out - 78°C - 15 min

Sparge and filter - 8 L

Add 10 g of Kent Golding hops - Boil 60 min

Add the remaining 10 g of Kent Golding hops in the last 5 min

Chill below 30°C

Transfer to fermenter and sprinkle the dry yeast on the surface

After 5 min agitate and place in a cool place (20°C)

Let it ferment (OG 1.051 - FG 1.013 - ABV 5,2%)

bottle with 5 g/L of sugar.