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In Defense of Extract KitsBy Libby MurphyExtract kits can be a bit maligned in the homebrew community, but before you disregard them completely, take a look at why we think they can be pretty great.
Beer trading gone mainstream: The Brewswap mobile app and rise of hyperlocal microbreweriesBy BrewswapIn 2005, there were 1,395 craft breweries located in the US. Fast forward to 2015 and that number exploded to 4,269.
Recipe: Scratch Basil AleNot only is basil extremely aromatic, but it also lends both a spicy edge and a sweet finish to beer—hops-like without the extra bitterness
Make Your First Batch an IPASeriously consider brewing an IPA for one of your first batches of homebrew.
Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine Best in Beer 2016: Readers’ Choice & Editors’ PicksFrom your reader picks to our tightly curated (and much argued-over) editors’ picks for the year, we’ve left no stone unturned in bringing you the absolute best in the world of beer this year.
Make Your Best Southern English BrownBy Josh WeikertThe southern English brown ale is a sweet beer and big on flavor, with a sessionable ABV. Josh Weikert discusses his favorite techniques for brewing the best southern English brown ever.
Run to the Pils RecipeBy Jeremy MyersJeremy Myers, head brewer and co-owner of Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company (Croydon, Massachusetts) notes that there are no brewing salts added for mash pH adjustment. This recipe follows the Reinheitsgebot, so he uses acidulated malt.
Barrel-Aged Beer: To Cellar or Not to Cellar?Consider 4 aspects before you decide to put a bottle of barrel-aged beer in the cellar.
Spatchcock Chicken with Dried Cherry Panzanella RecipeDried cherries and a dark lager create a rich tangy and sweet panzanella that pairs perfectly with the crispy grilled chicken.
Double Your Brewing PleasureDoubling up to a 10-gallon (38 l) brew system doesn’t take twice the effort, but it does require a few tweaks to your fermentation and packaging processes. Longtime homebrewer Jester Goldman has some advice for getting the mix just right.
Video: Commercial vs. Homebrew KegsWhen building your home draft system, it’s important to know the differences between the various types of keg on the market. Joe Fisher, the brewmaster of Man Skirt Brewing explains the pros and cons.
5 Beers You’ll Want to Drink on Thanksgiving DayFrom first thing in the morning to the last thing at night, a perfect beer for every moment of Thanksgiving Day.