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Special Ingredient: Brewing Dandelion Infused Beers with Afterthought BrewingBy John HollNext time you’re planning a spring or early summer homebrewing session and you look out onto the lawn and see dandelions popping up, don’t hit them with the mower. Gather a bunch and add them to a saison recipe.
Brewer's Perspectives: Unsung HopsBy Sean BuchanCertain hops play leading roles, but the supporting actors are just as important and often overlooked. Sean Buchan of Cerebral Brewing shares some of his favorites.
Video Tip: Boil Times for Low ABV BeersBJCP Grand Master Josh Weikert talks about the length of the boil and why it matters when making low ABV recipes.
Podcast Episode #50: Pinthouse Pizza's Joe Mohrfeld: Selecting and Using Hops In Your BrewingBy Jamie BognerPinthouse Pizza Director of Brewing Joe Mohrfeld joins Jamie for a hop-centric conversation that touches on everything from hop trends in the 2018 crop year to hot and cold-side hopping methods.
Ask the Experts: Are there Disadvantages to Going All-grain?By Brad SmithHomebrew expert Brad Smith, author of the Beersmith homebrewing software and the voice behind the Beersmith podcast answers a question from a homebrewer looking to go all-grain.
Make Your Best Special/Best/Premium BitterBy Josh WeikertFar from being just the “middle child” of the British Pale Ale family, the Best Bitter should be one of your favorites because it combines the lightness of the Ordinary Bitter with the more flavor-forward nature of the ESB.
Breakout Brewer: Brewery Silvaticus Ales & LagersBy John HollProving that experience is the best teacher, Jay Bullen, a homebrewer turned pro who has bounced from one side of the country to the other, recently settled in northern Massachusetts and is now focused on creating traditional styles.
Ten Breweries to Visit During the 2018 Great American Beer FestivalBy John HollYou’ll get your fill of haze and pastry stouts; hops are everywhere.
The Complex Case of ThiolsThiols, also known as mercaptans, are sulfur-containing organic compounds with a sulfur atom bound to a hydrogen atom. Thiols make up less than 1% of the essential oils in a hops cone but might hold a key to the fashionable in-demand tropical flavors.
Full Video: An Inside Look at Craft MaltingDennis Nesel from Hudson Valley Malt gives you an inside look at their craft malting operation.
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Full Video: How to Brew Great StoutsJoin former Three Four Beer Company, Odell, and Horse & Dragon brewer Linsey Cornish as she walks you through everything you need to know to design and brew great stouts.
Ask the Experts: Should I try to match my water to a particular city for a style of beer or use another method?By Brad SmithHomebrew expert Brad Smith, author of the Beersmith homebrewing software, and the voice behind the Beersmith podcast, answers a question on water profiles.