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A Beer for That Leftover Candy CornBy John HollOnce a year the candy that resembles a vegetable takes over America. What was once confined to trick-or-treat bags is now finding its way into beer.
Podcast Episode 56: Founders' Dave Engbers: Is Founders the Last of the One Million Barrel Breweries?By John HollDave Engbers, the cofounder at Founders Brewing Company has learned a lot about brewing from both the beers he likes to drink, and how it's evolved to the way to keep the lights on.
Exploring the Most Brewery-Rich Region in the WorldBy Joe StangeDecoction mashing and patient lagering remain the norm across Upper Franconia, as they do in nearby Czechia—the two places in the world most famed for their attractive, flavorful lagers. Our correspondent takes a deep dive into the region.
Shot in the Dark Pre-Prohibition Porter RecipeBy Josh WeikertThis is an "Americanized" version of an existing style in the colonial sense – brewed using what was available in early America – rather than in the “extreme” sense, as we see with many other styles.
Video Tip: Pulling Beer from BarrelsWhen is the right time to pull your beer from a barrel? That's a complicated question but Andy Parker of Avery Brewing has some sensory suggestions in this tip of the week.
2018 Halloween Candy and Beer PairingBy John HollHere are some suggestions on the right style of beer to pair with all the different candy currently filling bowls and bags in your house.
Podcast Episode 55: Crooked Stave's Chad Yakobson: Geek Out On Sour (and “Clean”) BeerBy Jamie BognerFrom his pioneering masters thesis on fermenting with Brettanomyces to his current role running a 10,000 BBL per year brewery and artisan-focused craft distributorship in Denver, Colorado, Chad Yakobson has made his mark on the world of brewing.
Breakout Brewer: Fox Farm BreweryBy Tyler PlourdBest known at the moment for their hoppy IPAs and pale ales, Fox Farm is using location to its advantage. The emphasis on sourcing local ingredients and taking a culinary approach to beer-recipe development translates to a farm-to-glass experience.
Video Tip: Using Candi Sugar in Abbey AlesPaul Odell is here with some tips on how to pick the right candi sugar for your Abbey-style ales.
Beercation: Nashville, TennesseeBy John HollThe metro area is booming, with countless cranes on the horizon and traffic to match. Still, this city has managed to retain its Southern charm. The brewing industry has risen with the times. It’s time to go drinking in Nashville.
Make Your Best Coffee BeerBy Josh WeikertOnce you get the process down for your system and palate, you can play around with the amount and type of coffee involved, and you should also start playing around with the styles of coffee beer you brew!
A Different Kind of Beer BootBy John HollL.L. Bean, the boot, clothing, and outdoor gear company, partnered with a number of local breweries to highlight small-batch craftsmanship as well as their surroundings.