The MortierBière journal
Beer news & guides
Gift ideas, beer culture and tricks to pop a cap in style. Short reads from the MortierBière editorial team.
📖 Guides & tipsBeer bottle cap: which bin? Recycling explained simply
Beer bottle cap: which bin? In France, the yellow one, with metal packaging. Sorting rules, loose or grouped, and why the bottle goes to glass.
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📖 Guides & tipsHow to use a bottle opener without damaging the bottle (classic, lever, wall-mounted, rocket)
How to use a bottle opener, whether classic, lever, wall-mounted or rocket: the right move for each model, and the mistakes that chip the bottle neck.
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📖 Guides & tipsWall-mounted or tabletop bottle opener: which one for your home bar
Original wall-mounted bottle opener or tabletop opener? Mounting, caps, decor, renting, show factor: how to choose the right one for your home bar.
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📖 Guides & tipsKeychain bottle opener: how to choose one you'll always have on you
Keychain bottle opener: material, weight, grip, cap compatibility and key ring. The criteria and shapes so you never have to hunt for an opener again.
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🎁 Gift ideasBeer gifts for women: ideas that beat the pink gift box
Beer gifts for women: start from her taste, not from pink packaging. Styles, glassware, tastings, pairings and fun bottle openers for a woman who loves beer.
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🎁 Gift ideasBeer gift box: how to put one together yourself (beers, glass and bottle opener)
Beer gift box: how to put one together yourself in 4 steps, with beers of different styles, the right glass, a neat container and a bottle opener.
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🎁 Gift ideasGifts for beer lovers: 15 ideas sorted by profile
Gifts for beer lovers: 15 ideas sorted by profile (taster, bottle cap collector, king of the aperitif, home brewer, golfer) so you get it right.
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🎁 Gift ideasBottle openers as wedding favours: good idea? Tips and alternatives
A bottle opener as a wedding favour: good idea or not? Pros and cons, how many to order, presentation ideas, and an alternative for the best men's table.
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🍺 Beer cultureChristmas drinks party games: 10 ideas to liven up Christmas Eve
Looking for a Christmas drinks party game to wake up the table? 10 ideas for Christmas Eve with friends or family: no kit needed, next to nothing, or skill games.
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Cheesy Christmas gifts: 12 ideas that get a laugh (and actually get used)
Looking for a cheesy Christmas gift that's funny without being mean? 12 ideas for the uncle, the brother-in-law or the barbecue king: gags, useful gear and drinks-time fun.
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Christmas gift ideas for men: the guide by age, from 20 to 70
Looking for a Christmas gift idea for a man of 25, 40 or 65? Our guide by age group, with useful, funny and budget-friendly ideas that actually land.
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Pistol bottle opener: how does it work, and pistol or mortar?
A pistol bottle opener launches the cap with a squeeze of the trigger. How it works, the right move, safety, and pistol vs mortar vs lever to help you choose.
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The history of the beer bottle cap: culture to shine at parties
The history of the beer bottle cap in a few stories: its inventor, its 21 teeth, and cap collecting. Perfect trivia for your next party.
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Secret Santa gift for men: 15 funny beer-themed ideas
Drew a colleague's name for Secret Santa? 15 funny, beer-themed Secret Santa gift ideas for men, sorted into small-budget picks and showstoppers.
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Beer advent calendar 2026: buy one or make your own (and what to put behind door 24)
Ready-made or DIY beer advent calendar? How to choose, how to build one step by step, and what to hide behind door 24 for a proper finale.
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How to read a beer label: ABV, IBU, EBC, best-before date and the mentions that matter
ABV, IBU, EBC, best-before date, Trappist, bottle-conditioned: how to decode a beer label so you pick the right bottle instead of flipping a coin.
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How to store beer: light, heat, position and the right temperature
Upright or on its side, fridge or cellar, past its date, already opened: how to store your beers properly and what temperature to serve them at.
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Cooking with beer: 6 easy recipes (and which beer to choose)
Carbonade, Welsh rarebit, mussels, beer batter, chicken, stout chocolate cake: 6 easy beer recipes, plus the rules for picking the right beer for cooking.
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Beer and cheese pairing: the guide that'll make you forget wine
Goat's cheese, Comté, Camembert, Roquefort, Maroilles: which beer goes with which cheese? Simple rules and the best beer and cheese pairings.
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How to host a beer tasting at home
Picking the beers, serving order, pour sizes, glasses, tasting notes and food pairings: the guide to hosting a great beer tasting at home.
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Which glass for which beer? The tasting guide
Which glass for which beer? Tulip, stein, pint or teku: find the right glass for each style and the right moves to serve your beer well.
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Birthday gift for men who love beer
A birthday gift for men who love beer? Our ideas sorted by budget and personality, with the mortar opener as a safe bet on a small budget.
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Father's Day gift: 8 ideas for a dad who loves beer
Your dad loves beer? Here are 8 gift ideas that go beyond the usual mug and tasting box, from the clever to the spectacular.
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What to do with beer caps: 8 DIY and decor ideas
Got a jar of bottle caps overflowing? Here's how to clean them, recycle them, and turn them into things you'll actually keep.
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10 drinking-free-friendly aperitif games to liven up your evenings
Aperitif games that actually work: no equipment, next to nothing, or worth the effort. Quick to start, easy to stop.
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Oktoberfest at home: the guide to a great beer party
Planning an Oktoberfest at home? Beers, decor, food, games and clever gear: the full guide to a great beer party, no trip to Munich required.
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Types of beer: the beginner's guide to choosing well
Lager, IPA, stout, wheat, tripel… Lost in the beer aisle? Our guide to the main beer styles to get started, understand the flavours and choose with confidence.
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Beer party accessories: the must-haves for a great apéro
Which accessories make a great beer apéro? Bottle opener, glasses, cooler, coasters: our complete checklist for an evening people remember.
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Is there an “IKEA rocket bottle opener”? (Spoiler: no — here's the real one)
No, IKEA doesn't sell a rocket bottle opener that launches the cap. Here's where the TikTok myth comes from, what you actually find at IKEA, and the real beer mortar.
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Beer mortar STL (3D printing): print it yourself or buy it?
Yes, free beer-mortar STL files exist. But is 3D-printing one a good idea? Cost, sturdiness, pitfalls — and when it's better to just buy it.
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How the beer mortar works: the bottle opener that launches the cap
The beer mortar opens your bottle and then fires the cap into the air. Here's how it works, how quick it is to master and how to use it right.
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5 unusual bottle openers to surprise a beer lover
Looking for an unusual bottle opener that stands out? Discover 5 original bottle openers, from the cap-launching mortar to the magnetic catcher, guaranteed to surprise.
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How to open a beer without a bottle opener: 8 techniques (and the coolest one)
No bottle opener at hand? Here are 8 safe techniques to open a beer without a bottle opener, plus the coolest, most reliable solution of them all.
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Stag do gift: 9 ideas for a bachelor party to remember
Original stag do gift, group activities or a gift for the groom: our 9 ideas for a bachelor party everyone will talk about for months.
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Original gift idea for men: the bottle opener that steals the show
Stuck for a gift idea for a man? An original bottle opener turns every beer into a little show. Our tips to nail it, whatever the budget.
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