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Here's a nifty way to cool your wort to 65°F (18°C) in the summer when the tap water is considerably warmer.

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With deep roots in the town’s history, a diverse lineup of inspired beers, and major expansion in its future, Burial Beer Co. has established itself as a fundamental planet in Asheville, North Carolina’s craft-beer-soaked universe.

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Strong Scotch Ale has some kettle caramelization notes, low hopping levels, some restrained esters, and a rich malty background to balance its high ABV. It’s also a sweet beer, but not too sweet. It’s a tough mark to hit, but you can do it. Here’s how.

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The herbal profile of the Thai sausage goes well with the brininess of the clams, brought together by the spicy and savory chile paste−infused beer broth.

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This roggenbier can be brewed as a more dunkelweizen-inspired beer (with banana and clove and all), or it can be made as a rye-forward lager, and both can be defended as “traditionally” appropriate.

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In our 2017 Gear Guide issue (April/May), our editors tested and reviewed a variety of new growlers, koozies, and bottle carriers. Here are the results.

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Beer color is generally assessed as Standard Reference Method (SRM) values. Brewing software might automatically present a color swatch based on your grain bill, but with nothing more than a calculator, you can estimate your recipe’s SRM.

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The malty sweetness of a Marzen (Oktoberfest) rounds out the spices of the sausage and pairs well with the fontina in the cheese sauce.

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What are some of the ways a beer can go wrong? What signs signal the point of no return? Here are seven points to consider when you’re evaluating a vintage beer.

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The late addition of Calypso hops in this wheatwine will offer some citrus and pear while the beer is young.

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Choosing one over the other is largely a matter of personal preference. Here are 4 characteristics to consider.

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Despite laws on the books that make it tough to get into and stay in the craft-beer business, a new generation of dedicated brewers is destroying old stereotypes and redefining Atlanta from beer backwater to craft trendsetter.

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