Matt Smith, Author at Beer N Biceps

Does Beer Use Yeast? Your Question Answered

March 30, 2020
/ Beer Talk Blog Post
/ By Matt Smith

Yeast is used to make many foods and drinks. It is a vital part of the baking process and is also used to make wine. But does beer use yeast? Yeast is one of the four main ingredients in beer. Alongside water, hops, and grains. Brewers add yeast to turn simple sugars into alcohol. Without […]

Does Beer or Wine Have Caffeine?

March 29, 2020
/ Beer Talk Blog Post
/ By Matt Smith

I was recently talking to a friend about how weird it was that Vodka Redbull was so popular. Neither vodka, nor RedBull is particularly tasty on their own, but combined you’ve got one of the most popular drink choices in many bars and clubs. My friend then asked “Does beer or wine have caffeine?” and […]

Does Beer on Tap Taste Better?

March 28, 2020
/ Beer Talk Blog Post
/ By Matt Smith

It’s a common enough debate amongst a certain type of beer-lover. Does beer on tap taste better than beer in a can or in a bottle? As with many similar questions, you’ll get numerous reasons why it does and doesn’t. But of course, taste is subjective and that should not be forgotten! There are many […]

Does Beer Need Hops? A Quick Guide

March 27, 2020
/ Beer Talk Blog Post
/ By Matt Smith

Ask any beer aficionado what ingredients make beer and (after water), most people will mention hops. But does beer need hops? I was wondering this question myself, so thought I’d do some research. Here is what I found: While water, yeast, and grains are essential to beer, it is actually possible to have a beer […]

What Does HIIT Stand For? A Quick Guide

March 18, 2020
/ Blog Post Strength
/ By Matt Smith

If you have had any interaction with the fitness world in the last few years, you may have heard the term HIIT thrown around. A lot of people talk about HIIT, but a surprising few can actually answer the question: what does HIIT stand for? In this article, I am going to not only explain […]

What is Unfined Beer? And Why Does it Matter?

March 17, 2020
/ Beer Talk Blog Post
/ By Matt Smith

You may have heard the term “unfined beer” recently. It is certainly used a lot more often than it was a decade ago. But what is unfined beer? In this article, I am going to take a quick look at what unfined beer is. And why it may matter quite a lot. What is Unfined […]

What is the Heaviest Deadlift in History?

March 16, 2020
/ Blog Post Gym Talk
/ By Matt Smith

I originally wrote this article in March 2020, and was fairly confident that my answer of 500kg would be set in stone for a while. Oh how wrong I was! So, what is the heaviest deadlift in history? The heaviest deadlift in history is 501kg, it was achieved on 2nd May 2020 by Hafþór Júlíus […]

Is Amstel Lager Gluten Free?

March 16, 2020
/ Beer Talk Blog Post
/ By Matt Smith

Amstel lager is one of the most popular beers on the planet, producing 36 million litres of beer each year. The Amstel brewery was founded in 1870 in Amsterdam, it stayed there until 1968 when Amstel was taken over by Heinekin. Production was moved to the Heinekin brewery in Zoeterwoude shortly after and has stayed […]

What is the best beer to drink while dieting?

March 15, 2020
/ Beer Talk Blog Post
/ By Matt Smith

You know that feeling, you wake up one morning hungover. Stumble towards the bathroom and catch a sight of yourself in the mirror. You climb onto the scales and your worst suspicions are confirmed. You don’t own a set of scales, you’ve drunkenly broken into someone else’s house again. Everyone is dead. Sorry, I get […]

What is German Oktoberfest? A Quick Guide

March 14, 2020
/ Beer Talk Blog Post
/ By Matt Smith

The largest beer festival in the world is held in Munich, Germany every year around late September/early October. It is called Oktoberfest. But what is German Oktoberfest? In this article, we will take a brief look at the history. Throw in some interesting facts, and help you understand why a Bavarian would be irritated that […]

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