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Fire in the Castle Classic-Style Smoked BeerBy Josh WeikertThe keyword today is balance. In whichever style you choose to smoke up, the smoke character should more or less equal in magnitude the strongest flavor in the profile and should complement and enhance the flavors present.
Love Handles: La ChichaBy Bo McMillanSteps from the Parque Luis Cabrera on one of the sleepier streets of Mexico City’s Roma neighborhood, this is the place to go for a leisurely dive into the burgeoning world of Mexican cerveza artesanal.
Love Handles: In de Verzekering Tegen de Grote DorstBy Jamie BognerThis classic café outside of Brussels is a magnet for fans of lambic, despite opening only on Sundays.
Love Handles: Elizabeth StationBy John HollThis bar and bottle shop in northern Washington state brings together not only the best in the region but from around the country and world. A beer for every mood, palate, and avenue of exploration makes this a can’t-pass stop.
Love Handles: The RuckBy John HollA long-time dive bar in this college town got a tap makeover several years ago, turning it into the New York Capital Region’s premier craft destination.
Love Handles: The Barrel HouseBy David NilsenDespite one of the most impressive beer lists in the city, this place tosses pretension to the curb in favor of living room–style comfort and camaraderie.
Ask the Experts: Addressing Buttery Flavor in BeerBy Brad SmithHomebrew expert Brad Smith, author of the Beersmith homebrewing software and the voice behind the Beersmith podcast, talks about buttery flavor in beer and how to prevent it from happening.
Brewery Silvaticus Brevity RecipeBrevity is a kettle-soured, dry-hopped ale from Brewery Silvaticus. Mosaic and Motueka hops give it a sweet mango aroma.
From Draft into Bottles: A Brewery Goes Glass in the Age of CansSmog City Brewing Co. has seen steady growth during its seven years in business. It has largely focused on draft, but as the cofounders look to move the brewery to the next level, they have turned to glass bottles to reach new accounts and customers.
Podcast Episode 63: Three Weavers Brewing's Alexandra Nowell: An Appreciation for IngredientsBy John HollAlexandra Nowell, the brewmaster at Three Weavers in Los Angeles talks about what she learned as she worked her way up the brewing career ladder, especially an appreciation for ingredients.
Video Tip: Filling Homebrew Competition Bottles to the TopBy Paul OdellAward-winning homebrewer Paul Odell explains why it can help your chance of winning if you fill a bottle all the way to the top.