If modern craft beer were a 1980s pop-rock band on a European tour, hops — the flamboyant, attention-grabbing lead vocalist — would fly from city to city on a private jet, as water, barley, and yeast traversed the continent on an overcrowded tour bus in dutiful support. Things haven’t always been this way. The history of brewing dates back thousands of years, and not until the Medieval period did hops become the star of the beer show. Prior to this, early commercial brewers based in continental Europe used a combination of roots, flowers, and herbs, called gruit, to provide the bitter balance and aromatic qualities now offered by hops. While numerous modern-day craft brewers have sought to...
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Growing a beard is a right of passage. But growing a beard with purpose – in a particular style – takes more dedication. Make sure the style you choose will be loved by your significant other, or, if you’re still on the market, ladies in general! We’ve put together a list of 4 modern beard styles women love, so check it out, ask us for any advice you need, keep your beard clean and oiled, and enjoy! 1. Ducktail The ducktail beard is named for it’s similarity to an actual duck’s tail: tapered nearly to a point, but full throughout. The ducktail is the perfect compromise between having a full, wild beard and well-groomed, sophisticated facial hair. The ducktail is large and long enough to...
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This week came the startling revelation that, in the past year, manufacturers of razors and related goods such as shaving foam, have seen a drop in sales of more than £72 million pounds. Market analysts IRI noted that men’s shopping habits were changing and, even though the total market still accounted for 2.2 billion pounds, this was a substantial dent. The cause of this change? Beards. Nobody can have failed to notice in recent months the ubiquity of facial hair. Keep your eyes open as you walk down your local high street and you will probably notice a variety of styles, with the ‘Amish’ style seemingly especially popular. It is also interesting how newsworthy beards are. Just look at how...
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Modern beard styles for black men Keeping up with the trends requires a bit of commitment and skill. Knowing when a certain look is nearing its peak or on its way out is crucial before actually trying to imitate it. Those who feel that it is not yet passé to join in however need only be mindful on how suitable it may appear. It would not be worth the effort if the effect would look forced or unnatural. Such is the case with clothing, hairstyles or even beards. Being able to wear one is not the main objective. Looking good while having it on is the real goal. There are different modern beard styles that look great on black men. These can range from the full beard, the goatee, the French...
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How To Grow A Beard As A Modern Gentleman While some are crying over the downfall of the beard, the truth of the matter is that beards remain at their peak. Forget the pontificating of professors and “style gurus”, whose jobs require they stay in the limelight with theories and made-up news. Let’s go directly to the source – bearded men across America. The chart above shows the interest of each term, over time. The interest, here, translates to amount of times searched on Google. The Google Trends chart shows clearly that “beard balm” was searched for more in December 2015 than at any time prior to that. It’s the same story for “beard styles”. December and January were the highest...
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