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Forward Contracting HopsWhen breweries contract their hops usage at least three years in advance, it lets hops growers better project the varieties to grow and whether to expand the farms, helps prevent shortages or overages, and creates more stability in the hops market.
Spassmacher Rauchbier RecipeJester Goldman, one of our beer judges, designed this beer to be a little bigger than is typical for the style, approaching a Rauchbock. He’s brewed this recipe at home and in 2013 at a commercial scale with Equinox Brewery (Fort Collins, Colorado).
Cask-Conditioned Ale: Natural Flavor One Pint at a TimeCome along as we explore the naturally carbonated world of cask-conditioned ale.
Video: Preparing Your Environment to Evaluate BeerAroma is one of the most effective tools in evaluating beer. Josh Weikert shows you how in this CB&B video tip of the week.
Finders KeepersWe set out to explore how several craft brewers in Los Angeles are adding a sense of place to their beers in unexpected ways.
Make Your Best Sweet (Milk) StoutBy Josh WeikertJosh Weikert’s “sweet” stout isn’t especially sweet; it just seems sweet, and as a result it’s a beer that can be enjoyed by the pint. Here’s how to make it.
Marathon Foreign Extra (Tropical) Stout RecipeBy Josh WeikertThere are undoubtedly better versions of Tropical Stout out there, but this one carries very little risk of getting an overly-sweet, overly-off-flavored version and tastes great as well!
The Quest for a Special BeerJoin homebrewer Jester Goldman as he searches for a bottle of complex barrel-aged stout that inspired him to brew a tribute.
Seared Cod with Pork Posole and Cilantro Pesto RecipeIn this recipe, a Schwarzbier is perfect for the posole. It’s a dark beer that isn’t overly bitter or heavy, and it’s crisp enough and light enough to lend both flavor and color, without overpowering the dried chilies.
Beyond the Barley: Craft Brewers Go Rogue on Grain BillsBy Emily HuttoMove over, barley. Make room for some exciting new grains.
Bugs Gone Wild!In the right hands, normally unwelcome microflora deliver ales that challenge the senses and stir the soul—quite the accomplishment for creatures we can’t even see.
The Rare Barrel Red Ale RecipeIf you liked The Rare Barrel’s Golden Ale recipe, check out this one for their Red Ale.