Let's start with the basics. The main varieties of base malt you'll encounter are pilsner, British pale, American pale, and the higher kilned Vienna and Munich malts.* Here's what you need to know about each. Don't let the name fool you: Pilsner malt can be used in a wide variety of beer stylesânot just pilsner.
Ralph Teetor invented the modern cruise control in 1945. Then known as Auto-Pilot, the cruise control function first became available on new Chrysler models in 1958. Continue Reading.
Captain James Cook discovered the Northwest coast of the Americas on this day. He discovered what is now the coast of Oregon, and was the first European to do so. German troops violated the Treaty of Versailles on this day in 1936. Broadway musicals were put on pause for four days during the musician walkout.