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Podcast Episode 63: Three Weavers Brewing's Alexandra Nowell: An Appreciation for IngredientsBy John HollAlexandra Nowell, the brewmaster at Three Weavers in Los Angeles talks about what she learned as she worked her way up the brewing career ladder, especially an appreciation for ingredients.
Video Tip: Filling Homebrew Competition Bottles to the TopBy Paul OdellAward-winning homebrewer Paul Odell explains why it can help your chance of winning if you fill a bottle all the way to the top.
Heirloom Rustic Ales' Black Cauldron Dark Lager Recipe"Black Cauldron is our take on Old World dark lagers," says brewery Cofounder Jake Miller. “Most of the beers we brew at Heirloom are steeped in tradition, but we also give ourselves the freedom to explore these older styles and methods with new eyes.”
Ask The Experts: Water Testing for Beer RecipesBy Brad SmithHomebrew expert Brad Smith, author of the Beersmith homebrewing software and the voice behind the Beersmith podcast, answers an important question about water testing.
Averie Swanson’s Five International Breweries to WatchFew brewers are more well-traveled than Averie Swanson, (the recently departed) head brewer at Jester King Brewery in Austin, Texas. Here are five breweries she recommends.
An Ode to Samuel Adams Old Fezziwig AleBy John HollThe annual release of Old Fezziwig Ale, available only in the brewery’s Winter Classics Variety Pack, is something that many look forward to, but they often find that beer is the first gone from the party cooler, leaving them out in the cold.
Podcast Episode 62: Falling Rock's Chris Black: Blurring the Lines of the Three-Tier SystemBy Jamie BognerFalling Rock Taphouse cofounder Chris Black is known for his strong opinions and bombastic style—befitting for one of America’s most influential publicans.
Make Juice, Not Haze: Refining the New England-style IPABy Josh WeikertJuicy doesn’t have to mean hazy. It’s time to call a truce by ramping up the juiciness of the style without resorting to murk-inducing techniques designed to send a visual signal of “juicy.”
Homebrewing Flows through Washington, D.C.By John HollFrom hops harvested at the Smithsonian to congressional staffers squaring off with their homebrew recipes, there’s been a lot of brewing action happening in the nation’s capital in the past few weeks.
Testing the Best Beer LuggageBy Jamie BognerWhether you’re headed back from your latest great beercation or jetting off to an amazing bottle share with friends, keeping your beer safe from the perils of travel is paramount. Our staff tested several bags designed to keep your bottles from breaking.
Suarez Family Brewery Kinda Classic, a Modern Saison RecipeBy Dan SuarezWell-hopped with low-alpha hops and fermented with characterful yeast, this simple recipe perfectly reflects the brewing philosophy at Suarez Family Brewery.
Podcast Episode 61: Trillium's JC Tetreault: Owning It and Moving ForwardBy John HollIt’s been three weeks since an internet post where issues of wages, beer service, and recipes were leveled against Trillium Brewing Co.