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Recipe: Giant Peachtree Double IPABy Josh WeikertRemember double IPAs before they went all soft and hazy on us? This is one of those—bright and bitter, with plenty of oomph.
I Got Your Six: Brewing to Support VeteransBy Joe StangeIn northern Michigan near the shores of Lake Huron, an active-duty airman moonlights as a pro brewer at Alcona Brew Haus. They’re releasing a special beer to support veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan—and you can brew it, too.
Video Tip: Creating Barrel-Aged & Blended Cocktail-Inspired BeersBy Eric PonceFrom idea to grain to glass, Firestone Walker’s Eric Ponce underscores the creative potential of barrel-aging and blending by walking us through the development of Mezca-Limón, a strong ale inspired by mezcalita cocktails.
Recipe: Burial Our Hearts of RuinBy Burial BeerNorth Carolina’s Burial Beer calls this recipe a “mash-up of delightful keller-pils with dank West Coast IPA.”
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Embrace Hoppy Lager (By Whatever Name)By Drew BeechumAn American beer scene still dominated by IPA is enjoying a renaissance of small-scale lager brewing—the ground is fertile for combining the best of both. We don’t care what you call it—IPL, cold IPA, hoppy pilsner, whatever—as long as we get to drink it.
Recipe: Draught Beer 1912 Pre-War LagerBy Paul KaiserThis homebrew-scale recipe, based on brewer Paul Kaiser’s own notes, is for an authentic pre-war American lager with a high proportion of adjuncts.
Cooking With Sour Beer: Shrimp Salad in a JarFrom fresh catch to fridge favorite, this bright and flavorful warm-weather dish is a perfect foil for the refreshingly tart beer—your choice—with which it’s made.
Podcast Episode 205: Jeremy Grinkey of The Bruery Puts His Faith in the BlendBy Jamie BognerFor the director of brewing operations at California’s The Bruery, sensory evaluation is what drives decisions, and beers earn their shot at becoming bigger releases by working their way up the tiers.
Five on Five: Dark LagerWhile drinkability remains the supreme goal, the dark side of Planet Lager can offer richer delights than the brighter styles. Despite their more exotic look, they can also be surprisingly light and refreshing. Here are five top picks from the pros.
The Origins & Enduring Appeal of Founders KBSThe days of waiting in line in the hopes of getting some KBS are long gone—it’s year-round and fireside-ready, with new varietals on the way.
Full Video: Barrel-Aging & Blending Big Beers with Firestone WalkerBy Eric PonceIn this video course, Firestone Walker’s Eric Ponce shares advice and lays out the careful process behind the brewery’s barrel-aged and blended blockbusters such as Parabola and Anniversary Ale.
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The Threefold Path: Floodland’s Adam Paysse Shares Insight on Rearing Mixed CulturesBy Adam PaysseFloodland founder Adam Paysse shares his insights and perspective on collecting and nurturing mixed cultures for rustic, farmhouse-inspired beers.