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Pick Six: Phil Wymore of Perennial Artisan AleBy John HollThe cofounder of Perennial Artisan Ales, as well as brewer who did his time at some of the better-known breweries of the Midwest, Phil Wymore has picked six beers that speak to his fondness for depth, stability, and creativity.
Sparging Hazy IPAs (Video Tip)By Jeff O’NeilJeff O’Neil of Industrial Arts Brewing shows off his lauter tun and talks about the sparging process and how it helps make delicious hazy IPAs.
Gearhead: Running A Warm Bottling LineBy John HollThere are some breweries, especially those specializing in secondary fermentation, that are taking steps to warm the beer before it goes into the package. As they will tell you, it makes a big difference
Classic Weizenbock RecipeBy Ron BarchetA properly brewed weizenbock will have you experiencing intense malt and yeast flavors with enough alcohol to warm the body and soul.
Learning Lab: A Richer Palette with Specialty GrainsLet's affirm the importance of building malt complexity. By mixing up your base malts, bringing in rye or oats, or experimenting with specialty malts, you can bring depth and nuance to your beers, creating a knock-out recipe.
Podcast Episode 95: The Referend's James Priest: Process, Pitfalls, and Methodology When Brewing with a Mobile CoolshipBy John HollThe Referend Bier Blendery uses its own mobile coolship and other people's breweries to create spontaneously fermented beers. In this episode, founder James Priest talks about process, pitfalls, and working in the elements.
How to Find the Best Craft Beer and Breweries Near YouBy BreweeBrewee opens up a whole new world for beer lovers who want to seek out and enjoy the best and brightest breweries. It’s a great way to discover new spots in your neighborhood or during your journey in a different country.
Building a Base Recipe for an Adjunct Beer (Video Tip)By Tim GormleyTim Gormley of Burial Beer offers some tips and suggestions on how to build a beer around adjuncts to ensure the final result is drinkable and showcases the ingredients.
Lighter Than Helium Light Lager RecipeBy Drew BeechumLight American lager is the hardest “nothing of a beer” you will ever make. Here is a simplified version.
The Art of Blending Hops (Video Tip)Using a single hop variety in a recipe is the truest way to see the expression of a certain hop and what it brings to a beer. Once you understand that hop, it's time to master blending.
Breakout Brewer: Hudson Valley BreweryBy John HollWith each new release in their sour IPA program, the brewers of Hudson Valley Brewery are bringing converts into the fold. They are blending down from an acidic beer base, going strong with botanicals, and using hops that convey more than just bitterness.
Bearded Iris Brewing Chasing Rainbows IPA RecipeFrom Bearded Iris Brewing (Nashville, Tennessee), here’s a Pilsner-based IPA that uses Columbus hops extract, Mosaic and Simcoe Cryo, and Galaxy, Mosaic, and Motueka hops.