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Beer color is generally assessed as Standard Reference Method (SRM) values. Brewing software might automatically present a color swatch based on your grain bill, but with nothing more than a calculator, you can estimate your recipe’s SRM.

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The malty sweetness of a Marzen (Oktoberfest) rounds out the spices of the sausage and pairs well with the fontina in the cheese sauce.

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What are some of the ways a beer can go wrong? What signs signal the point of no return? Here are seven points to consider when you’re evaluating a vintage beer.

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The late addition of Calypso hops in this wheatwine will offer some citrus and pear while the beer is young.

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Choosing one over the other is largely a matter of personal preference. Here are 4 characteristics to consider.

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Despite laws on the books that make it tough to get into and stay in the craft-beer business, a new generation of dedicated brewers is destroying old stereotypes and redefining Atlanta from beer backwater to craft trendsetter.

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American barleywine should be a thick, malty, hoppy, bitter, high-alcohol beer. Age adds even more complexity. Josh Weikert guides you through making this challenging style.

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A clean and bright wheat beer pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the potatoes and the tart herbal flavor in the chutney.

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Burial Beer’s goal for Thresher was to prove that a coffee beer can be light and nuanced.

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In our 2017 Gear Guide issue (April/May), our editors tested and reviewed a variety of new beer glasses. Here are the results.

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A vigorous boil is a vital step in the brewing process. Jester Goldman explains what goes on during the boil and offers guidelines on how long the boil should be.

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A Pilsner is the perfect pairing for these wontons because it’s clean, fresh, and not so overpowering as to mitigate the sweet and sour of the Nuoc Cham.

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