Beer & Brewing Glossary

Resin in hops that contributes to the bitterness of beer. The higher the alpha acid% in the hop, the more potential bitterness can be extracted from it.

"Old" in German, a top fermenting style of German beer.

The ability to drink a pint/bottle with either hand. Without it looking awkward.

Describes the style or color of a beer between pale and dark, sometimes with a reddish hue.

To not favor one arm over the other when drinking. The ability to drink a pint/bottle with either arm and not look like an idiot.