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In this episode recorded at the Brewers Association headquarters in Boulder, Colorado, we dive into the data with the BA president and CEO, and we consider how the industry might be able to correct the prevailing narratives that have grabbed popular attention.

• Podcast

The Scottish heavy—also known as the 70-shilling ale—isn’t so heavy at all. Typically below 4 percent ABV, it punches well above its weight in flavor.

• Make Your Best
• Scottish Ale
• Session Beer

From head brewer Éloi Deit and his team at Brasserie Dunham in Dunham, Quebec, this saison recipe features the catkins of the green alder—also known as dune pepper.

• Beer Recipe
• Saison
• Herb/Spice/Vegetable Beer

In your brewery, you can improve cleaning and sanitation, optimize tank-cleaning performance, and reduce water, chemical, and labor costs while maintaining high hygienic standards. Here’s how.

• Sponsored
• Cleaning
• sanitation

As Firestone Walker celebrates their 30th anniversary this year, we’ve teamed up to share stories around a theme they’re incredibly passionate about and proud of—the deep relationships they’ve built with hop growers, hop brokers, and hop-industry organizations.

• Podcast
• Sponsored

Bubbling up through Québécois gastronomy and into the brite tanks of craft brewers, this foraged spice is gaining wider fame and winning fans—and it grows freely across much of Canada and the northern United States.

• Dune Pepper
• Special Ingredient
• Herb/Spice/Vegetable Beer

From our Love Handles files on our favorite places in the world to drink great beer: In downtown Flagstaff, Arizona, this beer bar and package store has mountain-town spirit. Plus, hot dogs.

• Love Handles

Some beers win so many medals that they become institutions—and with three World Beer Cup gold medals in five years, COVA’s Aloha State of Mind is making its claim. Brewmaster Matt Topping shares his secrets.

• Podcast
• Fruit Beer
• Fruit

In the never-ending quest for quality, brewers turn to specialized instruments to build a better understanding of their raw materials, their processes, and their beer.

• Gearhead
• Quality Control
• QA/QC

From Marcin Ostajewski, head brewer at Browar Grodzisk, here’s a recipe for the revived classic from the style’s own hometown.

• Beer Recipe
• Grodiskie
• Smoked Beer

Vinnie Cilurzo of Russian River, Kelsey McNair of North Park, Evan Price of Green Cheek, Ben Edmunds of Breakside, and brewing scientist Tom Shellhammer of Oregon State University discuss dry hops, sulfur, and thiols, plus they answer audience questions during this special episode recorded live at the Craft Brewers Conference.

• Podcast
• Dry Hops
• IPA

All but extinct before Polish homebrewers revived it, grodziskie is now more than a decade into its second life. Here are the elements that come together to make this smoky yet delicate style so beguiling.

• Grodziskie
• Style School
• Smoked Beer