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Off-the-Cuff Ordinary Bitter RecipeBy Josh WeikertWhile some think of the Ordinary Bitter as nothing more than a bland, low-ABV, thin-bodied ale, at its best, it’s one of the better drinking beers around!
System Update: Review How You BrewBy Josh WeikertUpdating your brewery can be one of the healthiest things you can do, says Josh Weikert, as he leads you on a walk-through of a prospective system-reboot process that will enable you to get the most out of the time you spend brewing.
Podcast Episode 78: La Cumbre's Jeff Erway: Another Way to Think About HopsBy Jamie BognerWith six GABF medals and four World Beer Cup medals under his belt (in categories ranging from Pilsner to stout to IPA), La Cumbre Brewing Company’s Jeff Erway has built a reputation as a perfectionist and outspoken proponent of brewing quality.
5 Reasons Why This Taster Glass RocksTasters may not be the sexiest glasses, but they play a very important role in your taproom and at tasting events. The right glass can transform a boring, ordinary sip into an impactful sampling experience.
The Importance of Cooler Temperatures for a Coolship (Video Tip)By Todd BoeraFonta Flora's Todd Boera talks about his brewery's coolship, the temperatures needed to be successful, and more.
Knowing the Ways of the Wine BarrelJeffers Richardson, the former barrel master of Firestone Walker Barrelworks (Buellton, California), explains how using wine barrels for beer has evolved and what they look for and expect when working with wood that once housed vino.
The Pros & Cons of Leaf and Pellet Hops (Video Tip)Learn the pros and cons of using pelletized hops vs. whole leaf hops in this Craft Beer & Brewing video tip!
Why Malt MattersBy Josh WeikertIt’s the second-largest ingredient in your beer by weight, and yet many brewers are content to keep uncritically plugging away at brewing with grains that were bred and designed to satisfy the needs of large breweries. That is beginning to change.
Parish Brewing Acadiana Haze IPA RecipeSoft and pillowy from generous use of flaked oats and dextrin malt for body, Parish Brewing’s hazy IPA recipe is a great base for innumerable juicy dry-hop permutations.
Breakout Brewer: Parish Brewing Co.By John HollBy finding the “white space” in the brewing industry—that is the styles, trends, and flavors that still need to be explored, Parish Brewing Co. is working to stay competitive and give customers a reason to get continually excited about its beer.
Podcast Episode 77: Adam Avery: Laying a Foundation for the Future and Focusing on Quality and InnovationBy Jamie BognerAdam Avery of Avery Brewing has seen a lot of cycles in craft beer over his past 26 years in business, and is bullish on the future.
The Next Big Flex in HomebrewingSpike Brewing launches a small-batch, 5-gallon fermenter.