7jrM6IMYPmh3pTz14ZjEZV
Podcast Episode 327: GABF Gold! Rob Malad of Metazoa Doubles Down on Decocted Scottish-Style AleBy Jamie BognerOver the years, Metazoa has won more than a dozen GABF and World Beer Cup medals. The latest gold—for a double-decocted, Scottish-style ale made with ingredients on hand, minimal specialty malts, open fermentation, and yeast borrowed from their hazy IPA—is proof that there is more than one way to make a compelling and malt-forward ale.
Do What You Love, and Be Proud of What You DoThe BREWHA BIAC is the simplest way to make the best beer. It uses a unique method that takes up less space and uses less water, and it makes brewing simpler, more enjoyable, and easier to do while still providing full control of the brewing process.
Czech Lager: The Art of the AddictiveBy Joe StangeWhether you want to brew a more convincing Czech-style lager, or you simply want to borrow a few tricks to shape the kind of beer that seems impossible to stop drinking, here are some elements to consider.
Recipe: Bus Beer Světlý Ležák 12°This reverently Czech-style lager is triple-decocted and brewed with imported Moravian malt and whole-leaf Bohemian Saaz. Green Bench cofounder and head brewer Khris Johnson says the beer “was inspired by a life-changing week spent in the Czech Republic with an incredible group of people.”
Subscriber
Pick Six: For Occasions Exquisite and EverydayBy Jamie BognerFrom New Year’s Eve to breakfast to making new best friends, New Belgium’s Lauren Woods Limbach guides us through six beloved beers that represent excellence as well as those moments that remind you what it’s all about.
Unleash Your Creativity: Five Reasons to Celebrate Learn to Homebrew DayOn Saturday, November 4, the American Homebrewers Association invites you to participate in Learn to Homebrew Day.
Video Tip: Considering Cannabis as an Ingredient for Aroma and FlavorBy Ross KoenigsRoss Koenigs explains why homebrewers may want to consider cannabis as a flavorful ingredient—even if they’re not trying to extract THC—and how to evaluate its aroma for beer.
Wake Up Fresh this Holiday Season with ZBioticsCan you savor a few glasses of wine or eggnog over the holidays and wake up feeling fresh the next day? Yes, you can.
Podcast Episode 326: GABF Gold! Saison Mega-Episode with Ratio and Protagonist on Traditional and Carrot-Infused SaisonBy Jamie BognerJason zumBrunnen of Ratio Beerworks and Jeremy Claeys of Protagonist discuss their respective 2023 GABF gold medal–winning saisons, from Protagonist’s classical take to Ratio’s carrot- and elderflower-infused rendition.
Cooking With Beer: Pulled Chicken Quesadilla with Lager AdoboThese crispy, moderately spicy quesadillas are delicious and easy to make, while a splash of Mexican-style lager adds subtle sweetness to the adobo dipping sauce.
Recipe: Incendiary SchwarzbierBy Adam GoetzThis dark German-style lager took home gold from the 2023 World Beer Cup in Nashville, Tennessee, and then went on to impress our blind-review panel. Smooth and easy-drinking, it offers subtly complex roasted malt character and a dry finish.
Subscriber
How Homebrewing Communities Contribute to Exponential Gains in KnowledgeWhether in-person or online, homebrew clubs and similar groups provide fertile ground for learning, experimentation, and fresh ideas.