History of the Beer

Exactly when beer was first brewed cannot be determined. Two slate tablets are displayed in the British Museum in London, which were, in the year 1926, scientifically estimated to be about 9000 years old. The scientist, a Mr. E. Huber, was of the opinion that the inscriptions on these tablets showed the coarse milling of emmer (A prehistoric grain type, similar to spelt, used for the brewing of beer). He concluded that this was possibly the oldest evidence of the brewing of beer. More recent research has indicated that the tablets are probably not so old as Mr. Huber thought and that even the connection with the brewing process may be doubtful.

The oldest proven records of brewing are about 6000 years old and refer to the beer.

The baking of bread and the brewing of beer was the province of women in the first centuries after the birth of Christ. This began to change shortly before the end of the first millennium, when the

With the introduction of James Watt´s steam engine, industrialization and rationalization began to invade brewing. The first breweries to use steam power called themselves Steam Beer Breweries. Today, one brewery in German still uses the name steam beer.

Green Beer is a fermented beverage principally made from four ingredients; water, malted barley, hops, and yeast. Each one of these ingredients will impart its own flavour characteristics to the finished product, one which is almost as old as civilization itself.

Beer brewing played an important role in daily lives. Beer was clearly so desired that it led nomadic groups into village life. Beer was considered a valuable (potable) foodstuff and workers were often paid with jugs of beer.

Learning how to make beer can a great hobby and culinary achievement for the home brewing enthusiast and microbrewery operators that has a long tradition which can be both fun and refreshingly rewarding. The process is flexible allowing you to make your brew to your taste, and is highly repeatable if want to make more from the same recipe.

Mint Iced Green Chocolate Fudge

Ingredients
1 box (1 pound) confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 cup white chocolate chips
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Mint Extract
1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Green Food Color

Directions
1. Line an 8-inch square pan with foil, allowing foil to extend over sides of pan. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Mix sugar and cocoa in large bowl; set aside.

3. Heat butter and milk in small saucepan until butter melts. Remove from heat; add vanilla. Add to sugar mixture; mix well. Stir in nuts. Pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm.

4. For the mint layer, place white chocolate chips and milk in medium microwavable bowl. Microwave on MEDIUM 1 minute; stir. Microwave additional 15 to 30 seconds, stirring after 15 seconds. Stir in mint extract and green food color. Spread over cooled chocolate layer.

5. Refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes or until firm. Use foil to lift out of pan onto cutting board. Cut into 16 (2-inch) squares. Cut each square diagonally in half, making triangles.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Information per 1 serving

Calories: 129 Sodium: 33 mg

Fat: 5 g Carbohydrates: 20 g

Cholesterol: 8 mg Fiber: 0 g

Protein: 1 g

Enjoy the Green Beer day with this.Ingredients
1 box (1 pound) confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 cup white chocolate chips
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Mint Extract
1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Green Food Color

Directions
1. Line an 8-inch square pan with foil, allowing foil to extend over sides of pan. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Mix sugar and cocoa in large bowl; set aside.

3. Heat butter and milk in small saucepan until butter melts. Remove from heat; add vanilla. Add to sugar mixture; mix well. Stir in nuts. Pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm.

4. For the mint layer, place white chocolate chips and milk in medium microwavable bowl. Microwave on MEDIUM 1 minute; stir. Microwave additional 15 to 30 seconds, stirring after 15 seconds. Stir in mint extract and green food color. Spread over cooled chocolate layer.

5. Refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes or until firm. Use foil to lift out of pan onto cutting board. Cut into 16 (2-inch) squares. Cut each square diagonally in half, making triangles.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Information per 1 serving

Calories: 129 Sodium: 33 mg

Fat: 5 g Carbohydrates: 20 g

Cholesterol: 8 mg Fiber: 0 g

Protein: 1 g

Enjoy the Green Beer day with this.

Pistachio Fudge

Ingredients
1 pound white baking chocolate
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Almond Extract
1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Green Food Color
1/2 cup chopped pistachios
Additional pistachios for garnish, if desired

Directions
1. Line an 8-inch square pan with foil, allowing foil to extend over sides of pan. Spray with no stick cooking spray.

2. Melt chocolate as directed on package. Beat cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar on low speed until well blended. Add melted chocolate, extracts and food color; mix well. Stir in chopped pistachios.

3. Spread evenly in prepared pan. Garnish with additional pistachios, if desired.

4. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm. Use foil to lift out of pan onto cutting board. Cut into 25 (1 1/2-inch) squares. Store in refrigerator.

Substitute: One bag (12 ounces) white chocolate chips can be substituted for the white chocolate squares.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Information per 1 serving

Calories: 198 Sodium: 64 mg

Fat: 10 g Carbohydrates: 25 g

Cholesterol: 13 mg Fiber: 0 g

Protein: 2 g

Enjoy the Green Beer day with this.

Green Beer Paddy's Pudding

Ingredients
3 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon McCormick® Green Food Color
2 packages (4-serving size each) vanilla instant pudding mix
1 tub (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 package (18 ounces) chocolate sandwich cookies, coarsely crushed

Directions
1. Pour milk into large bowl. Stir in food color. Add pudding mixes. Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes or until well blended. Let stand 5 minutes. Gently stir in whipped topping.

2. Layer crushed cookies and pudding mixture in 3-quart bowl, beginning and ending with crushed cookies.

3. Refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to serve. Garnish as desired with shamrock candies.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Information per 1 serving

Calories: 262 Sodium: 410 mg

Fat: 10 g Carbohydrates: 39 g

Cholesterol: 4 mg Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 4 g

Enjoy the Green Beer day with this.

Luck of the Irish Green Crispy Treats

Ingredients
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 package (10 ounces) marshmallows
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon (50 drops) McCormick® Green Food Color
6 cups crispy rice cereal
Foil-wrapped chocolate candy coins, for garnish

Directions
1. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil. Lightly butter or coat foil with no stick cooking spray.

2. Melt butter in large saucepan or Dutch oven on low heat. Add marshmallows; stir constantly until marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat.

3. Add vanilla and food color; stir until smooth. Quickly add cereal to marshmallow mixture and stir until well coated.

4. Press into pan using a buttered spatula. Cool. Cut into bars or use a shamrock-shaped cookie cutter. Top with foil-wrapped chocolate coins.

Microwave Directions: Melt butter and marshmallows in large microwavable bowl on HIGH for 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Continue with Step 3.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Information per 1 serving

Calories: 82 Sodium: 84 mg

Fat: 2 g Carbohydrates: 15 g

Cholesterol: 5 mg Fiber: 0 g

Protein: 1 g

Enjoy the Green Beer day with this.

Shamrock Green Sugar Cookies

Ingredients
Cookies:
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon McCormick® Cream of Tartar
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Nutmeg
1 cup (2 stick) butter, softened
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract

Emerald Isle Icing:
13 drops McCormick® Green Food Color
2 to 3 teaspoons milk
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions
1. Mix flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and nutmeg; set aside. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually stir in flour mixture until well mixed. Refrigerate dough about 1 hour or until firm.

2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface* to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out dough with shamrock cookie cutter. Place on greased baking sheets.

3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

4. For the Icing, mix green food color and milk. Add confectioners' sugar, stirring until color is evenly distributed and icing is smooth.

5. To decorate cookies, hold cookie by its edge and dip top of cookie into icing. (Or spoon the icing onto cookie using a teaspoon.) Place glazed cookies on wire rack set over foil-covered baking sheet to dry.

*Test Kitchen Tip: Mix 1/4 cup flour and 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar to use for dusting surface.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Information per 1 serving

Calories: 167 Sodium: 122 mg

Fat: 8 g Carbohydrates: 21 g

Cholesterol: 32 mg Fiber: 0 g

Protein: 2 g

Enjoy the Green Beer day with this.

Green food coloring Directions

Food Coloring Chart

1/2 Cup Icing:
Deep Purple : Blue + 15 Pink
Green Apple: 25 Green + 2 Blue
Apricot: 8 Green + 3 Pink
Turquoise: 10 Blue + 3 Green
Dusty Rose: 6 Pink + 1 Blue
Sky Blue: 12 Blue + 6 Purple + 2 Green


For St. Patrick's Day, Christmas Day, Arbor Day...or any other day that needs a dash of color, it's easy being green when you add this food color to your favorite treats.

Usage
Fun with Food Color

Colorful Cakes: Prepare and bake 1 package white cake mix as directed on package, adding 1/2 teaspoon Food Color to batter.

Green Car Cookies: Use green tinted Colorful Cookie Icing to glaze car-shaped cookies.

To Dye Easter Eggs: Mix 1/2 cup boiling water, 1 teaspoon vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon Food Color in a cup. Dip hard-cooked eggs into dye 5 minutes or longer to achieve desired color. Remove to wire rack to dry.

1/4 teaspoon Food Color = 20 to 25 drops


Ingredients
WATER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C BLUE 1, AND PROPYLPARABEN (PRESERVATIVE).

Available Size
1.00 ounce, UPC 52100 07088


In the USA, the following seven artificial colorings are permitted in food


* Blue - Brilliant Blue FCF, E133 (Blue shade)
* Blue - Indigotine, E132 (Dark Blue shade)
* Green - Fast Green FCF, E143 (Bluish green shade)
* Red - Allura Red AC, E129 (Red shade)
* Red - Erythrosine, E127 (Pink shade) [4]
* Yellow - Tartrazine, E102 (Yellow shade)
* Yellow - Sunset Yellow FCF, E110 (Orange shade)