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Video Tip: Exploring the Wider Potential of Hops, Saison, and Brett
Wednesday June 07, 2023
Brewing saisons with Brettanomyces offers an enticing opportunity to fully embrace Noble and Noble-esque hops, including newer varieties such as Adeena and Loral and later kettle additions to encourage biotransformation. Crooked Stave founder and brewmaster Chad Yakobson breaks down some possibilities.Beer Talk with Matt Brynildson: The Legend of Pivo Hoppy Pilsner
Tuesday June 06, 2023
Firestone Walker Brewmaster Matt Brynildson loves all of his beer children. But he seems to love one more than most: Pivo Pils.Peak Drift Brewing Announces Launch of Peak Press
Monday June 05, 2023
(Columbia, S.C., June 5, 2023 – Peak Drift Brewing Company, Columbia’s newest award-winning craft beverage company, announces the launch of Peak Press, its new sustainable digital can printing program. With a strong […]
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Sourcing the Best Honey Possible
Monday June 05, 2023
Whether you’re making mead, cyser, or even honey beer, identifying high-quality honey is a challenge. James Naeger, director of sales and special projects at Schramm’s Mead in Ferndale, Michigan, offers some insight into the problems involved and how to overcome them.At Alaska’s Seward Alehouse, Get In Some Local Beers Near the Kenai Fjords
Sunday June 04, 2023
From our Love Handles files on the world’s great beer bars: Seward Alehouse is a local dive like only Alaska can do it—it just happens to have great beer, too.Podcast Episode 306: Celebrated Hop Breeder Ron Beatson Discusses the Unique Characteristics of New Zealand Hops
Saturday June 03, 2023
The scientist behind storied varieties such as Nelson Sauvin and up-and-comers like Nectaron shares insights into the process of developing impactful hops.Recipe: Twin Barns Belknap Pils
Friday June 02, 2023
This pilsner from Twin Barns Brewing in Meredith, New Hampshire, near the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, thrilled our blind judging panel and became one of our Best 20 Beers in 2022.Rock Star Hops from a Pacific Paradise
Thursday June 01, 2023
It seems inconceivable that Nectaron®, the latest hop sensation from New Zealand, spent years as a wallflower, hidden from the spotlight because it wasn’t high enough in alpha acids. Those days are gone.Video Course: Chad Yakobson’s Guide to Brewing Saisons and Wild Beers with Brett
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Crooked Stave founder and brewmaster Chad Yakobson, one of the industry’s foremost experts on Brettanomyces, leads this in-depth course on brewing and fermenting funky, farmhouse-inspired beers.Podcast EP 252 – Firestone Invitational Preview + Alex Kidd Talk
Wednesday May 31, 2023
We are back with Andy to preview the 2023 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival and the news surrounding our friend Alex Kidd of Don’t Drink Beer. Items for discussion include: […]
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The Secret Hero Behind Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale may have put Cascade hops on the map—piney, citrusy, superb—but have you admired the beer’s unsung hero? Pale Ale’s yeast quietly anchors this classic, down to the pivotal finale that makes or breaks each batch: bottle conditioning.Recipe: Oedipus Mannenliefde
Monday May 29, 2023
Dry and spicy yet hop-forward, this lemongrass-laced saison from Oedipus in Amsterdam recently took home its third World Beer Cup medal.Cooking with Beer: Fried Chicken Thighs with Grits and Charred Corn–Red Onion Relish
Sunday May 28, 2023
Two splashes of hazy IPA add juicy subtlety to this comforting, moderately spicy fried chicken showcase.Podcast Episode 305: Matthias Trum of Schlenkerla Isn't Preserving the Ashes, He's Keeping the Rauchbier Fire Burning
Friday May 26, 2023
Recorded among the wood-paneled walls of the centuries-old Schlenkerla pub in Bamberg, Germany, sixth-generation brewmaster Matthias Trum shares his deep insights into smoke, balance, and history.Special Ingredient: Lemongrass
Friday May 26, 2023
Exotic but familiar, the tropical plant lemongrass is far from being one of the traditional beer ingredients … yet its flavor and aroma fit right in with the others.Why All Hazy IPAs Taste the Same—and How to Brew Something Distinctive
Thursday May 25, 2023
Hazy IPAs remain popular—and they also remain remarkably similar. Here’s some advice on stepping away from the usual yeast strains to brew a hazy that stands out from the rest.Recipe: Annie’s Three Paths Pale Ale
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Pale ale makes an ideal base for trying out the split-batch method and experimenting with the different flavors you can get from one kettle of wort and a single brew day. Following this recipe, you’ll get an American-style pale ale, a Belgian-style pale ale, and a British-style strong bitter—but it’s easy to imagine more variations.Modular Pale Ale: Explore the Split-Batch Multiverse
Tuesday May 23, 2023
There is not one pale ale—they are infinite. For example: There are a few classic types that can be assembled from essentially the same wort based on some key choices. Let’s explore the versatility.Let’s Help Alex Kidd / DontDrinkBeer Defeat Cancer Now
Monday May 22, 2023
From Danny Fullpint, Editor-In-Chief of TheFullPint: Last week, the craft beer community world wide was stunned to learn that Alex Kidd, founder of DontDrinkBeer and Malt Couture Podcast was rushed […]
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Recipe: Wild Fields Pine Mountain Monolith Brown Ale
Sunday May 21, 2023
From Wild Fields in Atascadero, California, here’s a recipe for a brown ale that won gold medals at both the Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup in 2022.Whitelock’s Ale House Is at the Heart of Leeds and Its Story
Sunday May 21, 2023
From our Love Handles files on beer bars we love: The two-centuries-old Whitelock’s Ale House is the jewel in the beer crown of Leeds, England.Podcast Episode 304: Adam Brož of Budějovický Budvar Loves Talking About and Brewing Great Lager
Saturday May 20, 2023
From the famously soft water to whole-cone hops and extraordinarily long maturation, the brewmaster at Budvar delights in all the details that shape one of Czechia’s most popular beers.Racking, Packing, and Carbonating: Packaging Your Beer at Home
Friday May 19, 2023
From our Illustrated Guide to Homebrewing, here’s what you need to know about packaging—the key step that transports beer from the fermentor to your face.Recipe: Reuben’s Brews Little Fox Red Ale
Thursday May 18, 2023
From Reuben’s Brews in Seattle, here’s a recipe for a modernized take on amber ale that features plenty of hops in the whirlpool and a broad, malty foundation.Editors’ Picks: Red & Amber Ales
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Whether they’re smooth, malty throwbacks or hop-drenched progressives in crimson tuxedos, here are some of the best American amber and red ales we know.Recipe: Lervig Paragon Barleywine
Tuesday May 16, 2023
“Paragon is our barrel-aged barleywine produced like a vintage,” says Mike Murphy, brewmaster at Lervig Aktiebryggeri in Stavanger, Norway. “Every year is the same but slightly different due to blending, subtle differences, and other variables. We stick to the same base recipe, and the yeast [and] aging do the rest.”Thoughts on the Rising Price of Beer
Monday May 15, 2023
As I have turned to writing more about whiskey and less about beer, the inevitable has happened. I don’t get as many beer samples in the mail. This means I […]
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Point of Pride: Brewing Paragon with Lervig’s Mike Murphy
Monday May 15, 2023
An American brewer in Norway inspired by English flavors is producing some of Europe’s most sought-after barleywine, with a new blended vintage appearing once a year. Here, brewmaster Mike Murphy explains the philosophy behind Paragon and offers practical tips for brewing your own.Brooklyn’s BierWax Gives Beer a Great Soundtrack
Sunday May 14, 2023
From our Love Handles files on beer bars we love: This community-minded, audiophile bar stacks the walls with vinyl and the taps with quality.Podcast Episode 303: Peter Kiley of Monday Night Is Creating A Framework That Supports Innovation
Friday May 12, 2023
From high-gravity brewing to pushing new techniques in quick-soured fruit beer, Monday Night brewmaster Peter Kiley isn’t afraid to tackle difficult projects that make life easier on his team of brewers—as long as quality remains the number-one focus.